This subsidy provides financial assistance for the costs associated with installing an earthquake-sensitive circuit breaker (a device that automatically cuts off electricity when it detects strong shaking from an earthquake) as a measure to prevent fires caused by electricity when an earthquake occurs.
Ibaraki Prefecture Hokota City: Hokota City Earthquake-Sensitive Circuit Breaker Installation Subsidy
October 9, 2026
Summary
Hokota City provides a subsidy for the installation costs of earthquake-sensitive circuit breakers to help prevent fires caused by electricity during earthquakes.
Key Information
| Location | Hokota City, Ibaraki |
|---|---|
| Opening Status | Open for Applications |
| Application Period | Oct 1, 2026 – Feb 26, 2027 |
| Max Subsidy Amount | ¥500,000 |
| Subsidy Rate | 1/2 |
| Purpose | Equipment investment / Crime prevention, disaster prevention, and BCP |
| Eligible Expenses | Machinery and equipment costs / Construction costs |
| Eligible Applicants | Individuals |
| Implementing Agency | Hokota City |
| Official Page | https://www.city.hokota.lg.jp/page/page008166.html |