From April 2024, to promote helmet use among people who ride bicycles and reduce the harm caused by traffic accidents, the city subsidizes part of the cost of purchasing a helmet for bicycle riding for people who have an address in the city.
Kitaibaraki City: Bicycle Helmet Purchase Cost Subsidy
October 2, 2026
Summary
Kitaibaraki City subsidizes part of the cost of purchasing a bicycle helmet for city residents. The program aims to promote helmet use and reduce injuries from traffic accidents.
Key Information
| Location | Kitaibaraki City, Ibaraki |
|---|---|
| Opening Status | Open for Applications |
| Application Period | Apr 1, 2026 – TBD |
| Max Subsidy Amount | ¥2,000 per helmet |
| Subsidy Rate | Flat amount |
| Purpose | Equipment investment / crime prevention, disaster prevention, and BCP |
| Eligible Expenses | Equipment purchase costs |
| Eligible Applicants | Individuals |
| Implementing Agency | Kitaibaraki City |
| Official Page | https://www.city.kitaibaraki.lg.jp/docs/2024032500015/ |