Free low-cost accommodation business (free low-cost accommodation and daily life support housing facilities)

Among the Type 2 social welfare projects stipulated in Article 2, Paragraph 3 of the Social Welfare Law, "Lending simple houses or using accommodations and other facilities for people with difficulties in living at free or low rates. It is a facility established as a business to let you do it.

Based on the provisions of the Social Welfare Law, "Ordinance on Facilities and Operation of Yokohama City Free Low-Locations (December 2019 Yokohama City Ordinance No. 35). The following is referred to as the “Ordinance”. ) (Effected on April 1, 2020).

1 Definition of free low-cost accommodation
　Those that satisfy "one of (1) to (3)" and "(4)"
(1) Limited to those who have difficulty living.
(2) At least 50% of the total number of residents is social security recipients, and the tenant contract is other than lease contracts.
(3) At least 50% of the total number of residents is social security recipients, and they provide services such as meals by receiving room usage fees and expenses other than utility fee.
(4) The rental fee for living rooms must be less than or equal to social security's housing assistance standard.

2 Standards for Facilities and Operation
(1) Facility scale (capacity)
More than 5 people can move in.
(2) Placement of staff
In addition to one facility manager, staff should be assigned according to the number of residents and the services provided.
(3) Qualification of staff
The facility manager must be qualified to appoint a social welfare manager, have been engaged in social welfare services for at least two years, or be recognized as having the equivalent ability.
(4) Structure of living room
A private room with a solid partition wall and door that has reached the ceiling with a capacity of one person.
(5) Floor area of living room
Except for storage facilities, etc., it must be 7.43 square meters (approximately 4.5 tatami mats) or more.
（6） Usage fees
Depending on the content of the expenses, the amount shall be set in consideration of actual expenses and expenses required to provide services.

Please refer to the regulations for details of each matter and other standards.

In Yokohama City, "Guidelines for Free Low-cost Accommodations in Yokohama City (hereinafter referred to as" Guidelines ") The required documents has been established independently in addition to prior coordination with Yokohama City and neighboring residents before the start of the project, as well as legal notification documents.
In addition, standards have been set for the total number of people in each ward when setting up or expanding free low-cost accommodations.
Revisions to the separate table will be made based on the results of a national survey (approximate number survey) conducted by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare regarding the actual situation of homelessness.

Among free low-cost accommodations, the Livelihood Protection Act (proviso of Article 30, Paragraph 1 of the Act) that meets certain requirements such as staffing necessary for the implementation of support in daily life and is certified by prefectures, designated cities and core cities The above facilities are called daily life support housing facilities.
Daily life support housing facilities provide support to social security recipients who have difficulty living at home in their daily lives by formulating individual support plans according to their abilities and issues.

◎For free low-cost accommodation operators
　Yokohama City will certify daily life support housing facilities for free low-cost accommodations in Yokohama City.
　Certification has a review of requirements and other requirements. For more information, please contact the Life Support Division, Health and Social Welfare Bureau Life and Welfare Department.

A list of free low-cost accommodations (including daily life support housing facilities) and businesses in Yokohama City.