Sumida Ward, Tokyo: Seismic Retrofitting Promotion Program for Buildings Along Emergency Transport Roads (General Emergency Transport Roads)

September 6, 2026

Summary

Sumida Ward provides subsidies for part of the costs of seismic diagnosis, reinforcement design, and seismic retrofitting of buildings along general emergency transport roads. Prior consultation is required.

Key Information

Location Sumida Ward, Tokyo
Opening Status Open for Applications
Application Period Apr 1, 2026 – TBD
Max Subsidy Amount ¥30,000,000
Subsidy Rate 2/3 (upper limit varies depending on the project)
Purpose Regional revitalization and community development / environment / crime prevention, disaster prevention, and BCP
Eligible Expenses Construction costs / diagnostic fees
Eligible Applicants Businesses in the relevant area / individuals
Implementing Agency Sumida Ward
Official Page https://www.city.sumida.lg.jp/kurashi/funenka_taishinka/taishinka/tajoseikin/kinnkyuuyusou.html

To ensure the functions of emergency transport roads during earthquake disasters, a portion of the costs required for seismic diagnosis, reinforcement design, seismic retrofitting, and other work carried out by owners and others is subsidized in order to promote the seismic retrofitting of buildings along these roads, as it is necessary to prevent the roads from being blocked by collapses caused by earthquakes, which would significantly hinder evacuation and rescue activities.

※Prior consultation is required.