Child Rearing Allowance (Disability Allowance) (Tokyo System)

Eligibility

Those who are raising children with disabilities (disabled persons) under the age of 20. However, the degree of disability must be one of the following: Love Certificate level 1 to 3, Physical Disability Certificate level 1 or 2, conditions such as cerebral palsy, progressive muscular atrophy, etc.
Note: Even if you do not have a handbook, you may be eligible depending on your status of receiving the Special Child Allowance.

• Special Child Support Allowance (National System)

Allowance Amount

15,500 yen per child

Payment Method

In principle, the allowance for four months up to the previous month is paid three times a year (mid-February, June, and October) by bank transfer to the designated financial institution account. Please note that payments will be made starting from the month following the application date.

Application Method

Please bring the following documents and apply at the Child Care Support Division Allowance Assistance Section on the 2nd floor of City Hall.

1. Document showing the bank account number in the applicant's name (such as a passbook or card)
2. Certificates and diagnosis documents indicating the status of disabilities
3. My Number Card Verification Document
   • Note: It is necessary to include the My Number on the Application Form at the time of application.
     (For the applicant, spouse, and child)
4. In addition, depending on the situation, other certificates may be required. For more details, please contact us.

Note: 2 may be omitted if submitted at the time of application for the Special Child Allowance.

Income Limit

Please refer to the table below
Note: The new fiscal year starts from applications submitted in May each year.

Child Rearing Allowance (Disability Allowance) Income Limit Table

Number of People	Disability Allowance
0 people	3,661,000 yen
1 person	4,041,000 yen
2 people	4,421,000 yen
3 people	4,801,000 yen
4 people	5,181,000 yen
5 people	5,561,000 yen

Dependent Deduction

Senior Citizen Deduction

100,000 yen

Specific Dependents, etc.

250,000 yen

Special Disability

400,000 yen

Other Disabilities

270,000 yen

Deduction Applicable to the Individual

Special Disability

400,000 yen

Other Disabilities

270,000 yen

Widow

270,000 yen

Single Parent

350,000 yen

Working Students

270,000 yen

Other Deductions

Casualty Loss Deduction

Equivalent Amount

Medical Expenses Deduction

Equivalent Amount

Small Business Mutual Aid

Equivalent Amount

Special Spousal Deduction

Equivalent Amount

Special Deduction for Designated Relatives

Equivalent Amount

Fixed Deduction (Social Insurance Equivalent Amount = Fixed Amount)

80,000 yen

Notes

• Note 1: The amount to compare with the figures in this table is the amount obtained by subtracting the above deduction amounts from your income (please refer to the "Amount after Employment Income Deduction" on your withholding slip, the "Total Income Amount (1)" on the Municipal and Tokyo Metropolitan Resident Tax Special Collection Tax Amount Notice, or the "Total Income Amount" on your tax return).
• Note 2: The number refers to the number of dependents for tax purposes.
• Note 3: The Special Deduction for Specific Relatives will be applicable starting from the income assessment for FY2026.

Update Procedures

Every year in June, it is necessary to submit a current status report as part of the annual update procedure.
In late May, the Child Care Support Division will send you the application form, so please submit it along with the necessary documents.
If the current status report is not submitted, you will not be able to receive the allowance from June (payment in October) onward.

Notification is required

Please complete the procedures promptly in the following cases.

• When the condition of the target child's disability changes
• When changing your name
• When you change your address
• When the number of eligible children changes
• When a child is admitted to a child welfare facility, etc.
• When other circumstances arise that do not meet the payment requirements and you are unable to receive the allowance

Available Procedure Dates

Open on weekdays from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Note: Excluding holidays.

You can change your payment account online

Please complete the procedure using the LoGo form below.

• Application for Change of Allowance Payment Account(External Link)