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

September 6, 2026

Summary

Sumida Ward provides subsidies for part of the costs of reinforcement design, seismic retrofit construction, rebuilding, and removal of buildings along specified emergency transport roads that have undergone a seismic assessment. Prior consultation is required.

Key Information

Location Sumida Ward, Tokyo
Opening Status Open for Applications
Application Period Apr 1, 2026 – TBD
Max Subsidy Amount ¥497,600,000
Subsidy Rate Reinforcement design: 10/10; Seismic retrofit construction, rebuilding, and removal: 9/10 for portions of 5,000㎡ or less; 1/6 for portions exceeding 5,000㎡; the maximum amount may vary depending on the requirements.
Purpose Regional revitalization and community development / Environment / Crime prevention, disaster prevention, and BCP
Eligible Expenses Construction costs
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

For buildings along specified emergency transport roads where a seismic assessment has already been conducted, a portion of the costs related to reinforcement design, seismic retrofit construction, rebuilding, and removal is subsidized to prioritize seismic retrofitting.

Prior consultation is required.