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🏡 Housing & Community Open
Subsidy for Housing Seismic Retrofit
Subsidizes part of the construction cost (with an upper limit)
💡 The Bottom Line
The city subsidizes part of the cost for seismic diagnosis and retrofitting of wooden houses built before 1981. Please be sure to apply before construction.
🗓 5W1H Overview
👤 Who
Owners/residents of wooden houses built in Ota City before May 31, 1981
📋 What
Subsidy for the cost of seismic diagnosis, seismic retrofitting, and block wall removal
⏰ When
Accepted within the budget for each fiscal year. Prior application is required.
📍 Where
Architecture and Housing Division at City Hall (submission of application)
❗ Why
To prevent human casualties caused by building collapse during an earthquake
📝 How
Consult in advance, undergo a seismic diagnosis, and then submit the subsidy application form
⏱ Application for seismic diagnosis: About 15 minutes at the counter / Diagnosis implementation: Later (about 2-3 weeks)
📖 Easy Explanation
Purpose
To promote the creation of a safe city highly resistant to earthquakes, the city subsidizes part of the costs for seismic diagnosis and retrofitting of old wooden houses.
Eligible Houses
Wooden detached houses, etc. constructed before May 31, 1981.
Subsidy Details
- Seismic Diagnosis: Covers most of the diagnosis costs (your out-of-pocket expense may be only a few thousand yen).
- Seismic Retrofit: If the diagnosis shows the house does not meet certain standards, the city subsidizes part of the construction cost (up to several hundred thousand yen) to retrofit it. *You must apply to the city "before contracting".
✅ Checklist
- RequiredAvailable at the Architecture Division or website.
- RequiredUsed to confirm construction before May 31, 1981.
- OptionalUsed to confirm the building structure. Consult the Architecture Division if you don't have them.
- RequiredObtained at the Tax Division.
- OptionalEligible for retrofit subsidy if diagnosed as 'dangerous'.
👥 Who Qualifies
- Owners of old wooden houses
❓ FAQ
Can I get a seismic diagnosis for free?
Ota City offers free seismic diagnosis for wooden houses built before May 31, 1981.
How much is the subsidy for seismic retrofitting?
The subsidy amount varies depending on the construction details and the fiscal year. Please check the city website or contact the Building Guidance Division for upper limits and subsidy rates.
Are apartments eligible?
Wooden detached houses are the main target. Apartments (condominiums) may be covered by a different system, so check with the Building Guidance Division.
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