To ensure the functions of emergency transport roads during an earthquake disaster, a portion of the costs required for seismic assessments, reinforcement design, seismic retrofitting, and other measures carried out by building owners and others is subsidized to promote the seismic retrofitting of buildings along these roads, as it is necessary to prevent the roads from being blocked by buildings collapsing in an earthquake and causing major disruptions to evacuation and rescue activities. Prior consultation is required.
Tokyo’s Sumida Ward: Seismic Retrofitting Promotion Program for Buildings Along Emergency Transport Roads (General Emergency Transport Roads)
September 7, 2026
Summary
Sumida Ward subsidizes part of the costs for seismic assessments, 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 (maximum amount varies depending on the project) |
| Purpose | Regional revitalization and community development / environment / crime prevention, disaster prevention, and BCP |
| Eligible Expenses | Construction costs / assessment 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 |