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Child Allowance (Jido Teate)
10,000 to 30,000 yen/month
💡 The Bottom Line
This is money for households with children up to high school age. If you don't apply within 15 days of childbirth or moving, you will miss out, so be very careful!
🗓 5W1H Overview
👤 Who
Guardians raising children up to high school age (end of the fiscal year of age 18) (No income limit)
📋 What
Application for Child Allowance (10,000 to 30,000 yen per month per child up to high school age)
⏰ When
Within 15 days from the day after birth/move-in (late applications lose retroactivity)
📍 Where
Children's Affairs Division (Kodomo-ka)
❗ Why
To reduce financial burden on families raising children
📝 How
Submit the application form with health insurance card and bank account info to the Children's Affairs Division.
📖 Easy Explanation
If you forget to apply, you won't receive it! Go to the City Hall immediately after childbirth or moving
This is a national allowance paid monthly to households raising children up to high school age (until the first March 31st after their 18th birthday). You can receive it by completing the procedures in Ota City.
💰 How much will I receive?
You will receive the following amounts per month for each child. (Payments are made 6 times a year, on the 10th of even-numbered months)
- 0 to under 3 years old: 15,000 yen
- 3 years old to high school age: 10,000 yen (*30,000 yen for the 3rd child and onwards) (※The income limit was abolished due to system revision in October 2024)
⚠️ Important rule to follow (15-day rule)
- Please apply within 15 days from the day after the child is born or the day you move to Ota City.
- If you miss this deadline, you will not be able to receive the money retroactively for the past months, so you will lose money!
📝 What you need to bring
- Copy of guardian's health insurance card
- Guardian's bank passbook or cash card
- My Number Card (for both guardian and spouse)
✅ Checklist
- RequiredAvailable at the Children's Affairs Division counter or download from the Ota City official website
- RequiredRequired for company insurance; not needed for National Health Insurance
- RequiredMust be in the applicant's name
- RequiredFor applicant, spouse, and all children
- RequiredDriver's license, My Number Card, etc.
📄 How to Fill the Form
💡 記入のコツ
- In case of birth or moving in, apply within 15 days from the date of birth or moving in (if delayed, payment will start the following month).
- Public servants must apply at their workplace (not at the city hall).
👥 Who Qualifies
- Those living in Ota City raising children of high school age or younger
❓ Terms & FAQ
Child Allowance (Jido Teate)
An allowance provided by the national government to households raising children. It is paid monthly for children up to high school age (until the first March 31st after their 18th birthday).
❓ FAQ
How much Child Allowance can I get?
The basic amount is 15,000 yen for under 3 years old, and 10,000 yen for 3 years old to high school age (30,000 yen for the 3rd child and onwards). The income limit was abolished by system revision in October 2024.
Is there a deadline?
You must apply within 15 days from the day after birth or moving in. If late, payments start from the following month, meaning you may lose a month's worth.
For dual-income couples, who should apply?
The parent with the higher income who maintains the livelihood should apply.
Where should public servants apply?
Public servants receive payments from their workplace, not the city hall. Please apply at your workplace.
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