Fukuoka City launched a housing support program on April 1 to assist families with children relocating within the city, offering subsidies of up to ¥1.25 million. The initiative targets households with children under 18 or expectant parents and aims to address rising housing costs while encouraging long-term residency. Subsidies include up to ¥1 million for home purchases and up to ¥500,000 for rental expenses, with no income or rent caps, although mortgage use is required for purchases. Applications are open for moves made on or after April 1 via online, mail, or in-person channels. Officials said the program is intended to support stable living conditions and help retain families amid increasing housing costs. Source: Fukuoka City / KBC News
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