Past News｜Accounting, Tax & Labor News（May 28, 2026）

City of KitakyushuKitakyushuUnder consideration (not final)Living Support Allowance application deadline: December 18, 2026 (Fri)

Kitakyushu City's June Supplementary Budget Proposal: JPY 1.6 Billion for Price Relief; Living Support Allowance Applications Until December 18Prices are rising, so Kitakyushu City is adding more money

At the mayor's press conference on May 28, 2026, Kitakyushu City announced a June supplementary budget proposal with JPY 1.6 billion in additional support, split into JPY 700 million for responding to the Middle East situation and JPY 900 million for revitalizing the local economy. It widens the Living Support Allowance to give JPY 10,000 per household, and includes support for added Cheongju flights and for higher garbage bag production costs. The Middle East Situation frame for SMEs is part of an existing subsidy, separate from the supplementary budget.Because rising prices make life and business hard, Kitakyushu City announced in May 2026 a budget proposal for JPY 1.6 billion in extra support. Eligible households get a JPY 10,000 Living Support Allowance. The deadline for households that must apply is December 18.

Breakdown of additional support in the June supplementary budget proposal

Middle East situation7JPY 100 million

Revitalizing the local economy9JPY 100 million

Until you receive the Living Support Allowance

1. Notice arrivesA postcard or a letter arrives
2. Postcard householdsNo application needed. Paid on September 30
3. Letter householdsApply online or with documents
4. DeadlineBy December 18 (Fri). Postmark valid