Tokyo's Sumida City: Seismic Retrofitting Promotion Program for Buildings Along Emergency Transport Roads (Buildings Along Designated Emergency Transport Roads)

September 7, 2026

Summary

Sumida City subsidizes part of the costs for reinforcement design, seismic retrofitting, rebuilding, and removal of buildings along designated emergency transport roads that have already undergone seismic diagnosis. 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 retrofitting work, rebuilding, and removal】9/10 for portions of 5,000 m² or less; 1/6 for portions exceeding 5,000 m²; the maximum amount may vary depending on 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 City
Official Page https://www.city.sumida.lg.jp/kurashi/funenka_taishinka/taishinka/tajoseikin/kinnkyuuyusou.html

For buildings along designated emergency transport roads that have already undergone seismic diagnosis, Sumida City provides subsidies for part of the costs associated with reinforcement design, seismic retrofitting work, rebuilding, and removal, thereby promoting seismic retrofitting as a priority.

Prior consultation is required.