To promote the relocation and settlement of households with children and address labor shortages at small and medium-sized businesses in the city, support payments are provided to households with children who relocate to the city from the Tokyo area and take up employment at a small or medium-sized business in the city or start a business in the city.
Tokyo Area: Joetsu City Relocation and Employment Support Grant for Households with Children (Fiscal Year 2026)
September 7, 2026
Summary
Joetsu City provides support payments to households with children who relocate from the Tokyo area, work for a local small or medium-sized business, or start a business in the city.
Key Information
| Opening Status | Open for Applications |
|---|---|
| Application Period | Ongoing – Jan 29, 2027 |
| Max Subsidy Amount | ¥500,000 |
| Subsidy Rate | Fixed amount |
| Purpose | Human resource development and employment; regional revitalization and community development |
| Eligible Applicants | Individuals |
| Implementing Agency | Joetsu City |
| Official Page | https://www.city.joetsu.niigata.jp/soshiki/sangyou/kosodatesetai-izyuushienkin.html |