Public Housing Recruitment Information

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Page ID1002963 Updated on December 25, 2025

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Tokyo Metropolitan Housing is housing provided at low rent for those who are struggling with housing.

Eligibility Requirements

There are income requirements set for Tokyo Metropolitan Housing applications. If you would like to check the income requirements, please refer to the income standards table below.

An overview of the eligibility criteria is provided below, but if you would like to check in more detail, please see the following page.

Overview of Eligibility for Family Applicants

  • As of the application date, residing in Tokyo.
  • Having cohabiting relatives. (This also includes those in a partnership relationship.)
  • Having difficulty securing housing.
  • Income is within the specified criteria. (The total income of the applying household must be within the income standard range.)
  • The applicant (including cohabitants) must not be a member of an organized crime group.

Overview of Eligibility Requirements for Single Applicants

  • Must be a single person who has continuously lived in Tokyo for more than 3 years (in principle, no relatives living together at the time of application).
  • Must meet one of the requirements such as being 60 years of age or older.
  • Having difficulty securing housing.
  • Income must be within the specified standards. (The applicant's annual income amount must fall within the income criteria.)
  • The applicant must not be a member of an organized crime group.

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Recruitment Period and Others

[1] Regular Recruitment (4 times a year)

Once the details such as the recruitment period are decided, we will inform you on the city website and the Inagi Newsletter.
In addition, we will also inform you through the Tokyo Metropolitan Government's public relations paper, public corporation website, and telephone service.

Recruitment Period Recruitment Details Until Move-in
Early May and November
  • For Families
  • For Single Residents
  • Regular Use Housing (For Young Couples and Parenting Households)

About 8 to 16 months

Early August and February
  • Family-oriented (Point System)
  • For Single Residents
  • Silver Pier
About 8 to 16 months

Note: The point system is limited to single-parent households (mother-child households, father-child households), Older Adults, persons with disabilities, large families, and households using wheelchairs.

Distribution of Application Forms

Application forms will be distributed during the application period at Inagi City Hall, Hirao Branch Office, Wakabadai Branch Office, each Cultural Center, and the Welfare Center, as well as at the Tokyo Metropolitan Housing Supply Corporation's Public Housing Application Center and the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Office (only during business hours).

Contact Information

Tokyo Metropolitan Housing Supply Corporation Public Housing Application Center
Postal Code 150-8322
5-53-67 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Cosmos Aoyama 3F
Phone: 03-3498-8894 (from 9 AM to 6 PM, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays)

  • We provide information about the application overview for Tokyo Metropolitan Housing and Tokyo Resident Housing via audio tape.
    Telephone Service 03-6418-5571
    Note: Please be aware that this service cannot be used from telephones that do not produce a push tone.
  • If you have a hearing impairment and have questions about the recruitment, please contact us by fax.
    Fax 03-3409-4527

[2] Monthly Recruitment

The city does not distribute application forms, etc.

Please apply from the Tokyo Metropolitan Housing Supply Corporation website.

For other application methods and distribution of application forms, please contact the inquiry address below.

Recruitment Period

Recruitment Details Until Move-in
Around the middle of every month

For Families and Singles (Lottery System)

About 6 to 8 months

 

Contact Information

Tokyo Metropolitan Housing Supply Corporation Public Housing Application Center
Postal Code 150-8322
5-53-67 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Cosmos Aoyama 3F
Phone: 03-3498-8894 (from 9 AM to 6 PM, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays)

  • We provide information about the application overview for Tokyo Metropolitan Housing and Tokyo Resident Housing via audio tape.
    Telephone Service 03-6418-5571
    Note: Please be aware that this service cannot be used from telephones that do not produce a push tone.
  • If you have a hearing impairment and have questions about the recruitment, please contact us by fax.
    Fax 03-3409-4527

[3] Ongoing Recruitment

The city does not distribute application forms, etc.

Please apply from the Tokyo Metropolitan Housing Supply Corporation website.

For other application methods and distribution of application forms, please contact the inquiry address below.

Recruitment Period Recruitment Details Until Move-in
Whenever there is availability For Families (First-Come, First-Served) Approximately 3 months minimum

Contact Information

[Dedicated Recruitment Hotline] 03-5467-9266 (from 9 AM to 6 PM, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays)

Please check the Tokyo Metropolitan Housing Supply Corporation website for information on recruitment status, eligible housing, and residency qualifications.

[4] Local Allocation Recruitment

Application guides will be distributed during the application form distribution period.

Distribution Locations: City Hall 1st Floor General Information, Hirao and Wakabadai Branch Office, each Cultural Center, Welfare Center

As soon as recruitment is decided, we will inform you on the city website and the Inagi Newsletter.

Recruitment Period Recruitment Details Until Move-in
Irregular Only for residents within the city (lottery system) About 8 to 16 months

Contact Information

Inagi City Department of Urban Development Community Development Revitalization Division

Phone: 042-378-2111 (8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays)

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