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Subsidies for greening on private land (finished in FY2018)

Last Updated January 22, 2024

This grant project was completed in FY2018.

※ In the Yokohama City Green Up Plan [2019-2023], we are implementing a new tree-planting subsidy program as a "creation support project for creating open green spaces."

We support a part of tree planting expense for citizen, company performing tree planting more than standard to establish in laws and ordinances such as tree planting area system, we support a part of tree planting expense.

[Expansion in some areas]
In areas with openness and visibility in Tsurumi Ward, Kanagawa Ward, Nishi Ward, Naka Ward and Minami Ward, we are expanding subsidies such as raising the ceiling and subsidizing the maintenance of management fee.

※What is Openness?…General public access, etc.
※What is visibility?…What can be widely seen by the general public.

◎Brochures and casebook <Pamphlet (PDF: 1,345KB)> <Casebook (PDF: 317KB)>

◎Yokohama-shi private land tree planting furtherance business summary <Word (word: 398KB)> <PDF (PDF: 543KB)>
※Some outlines were revised on April 13, 2016. (There is no change in the content of the grant.) 
For more information about the revision, please contact the person in charge.

Outline of grant
Target locationTarget greening businessTarget contentsGreening areaMaximum grant amount
Buildings in the cityRooftopTree greening
Shiba, etc. and other greening
3 m2 or more1 million yen/case
Wall surfaceGreening with perennial plants, vine-like Kimoto, panels, etc.
 Tsurumi Ward,
Kanagawa Ward,
Nishi Ward,
Naka Ward,
Minami Ward
Places with openness or visibilityRooftopTree greening
Shiba, etc. and other greening
10m2 or more5 million yen/case
Wall surfaceGreening with perennial plants, vine-like Kimoto, panels, etc.
GroundTree planting trees above Takagi, middle trees, etc.
With openness or visibility
Installation site for rooftop and wall greening
Maintenance and managementConsignment expenses
Purchase of equipment, etc.
---500,000 yen/year
(of which purchase costs for equipment, etc.)
JPY 50,000 per year)

Rooftop greening image Photo 1

Rooftop greening image Photo 2

  • Open the rooftop garden to enhance the image
    (Openability ◎)
  • Greening rooftops that can be seen by the general public to improve the aesthetics of urban landscapes
    (Openability ◎)

Image of wall greening image 1

Image of wall greening image 2

  • Greening walls and pillars of buildings to improve the aesthetics of urban landscapes
    (Visibilities ◎)
  • Greening the walls of offices and homes to contribute to improving urban environments
    (Visibilities ◎)

Ground greening image Photo 1

Ground greening image Photo 2

  • Contributing to the improvement of urban environments along roads and open spaces
    (Visibilities ◎)
  • Create an open garden to the public our proud garden
    (Openability ◎)
  • A part of the site is open to the public in a green space with consideration for living creatures.
    (Openability ◎)

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Application procedure flow image diagram

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In city area, we support a part of the expense to create greenery and promote effective greening such as greening with high openness and visibility.

Subject to grant

Subject to grant
Target building
  1. Buildings (including construction plans and those under construction) in the city that conform to the Building Standards Law and the City Planning Act.
  2. Have not received any other subsidies for this green space.
  3. Not being a building owned by the national government, local governments or other public organizations, or a person equivalent to these persons.
  4. Those who have not received the subsidy based on this outline within the year of application.
Target areaThe site is located in an urbanized area. Find out the area.>
Target greeningGreening of rooftops, walls and ground. However, if the greening rate is determined by laws and regulations, the parts that exceed the standards will be greened.
Target area
  1. The total greening area of the roof and wall surface of the building is 3 m2 or more
  2. In the case of open or visible greening in Tsurumi Ward, Kanagawa Ward, Nishi Ward, Naka Ward and Minami Ward, the area is 10 m2 or more.
Criteria for plantingTree greeningGreening by trees consisting of Takagi, middle trees or shrubs (excluding vine Kimoto).
Greening of turf, etc.Greening with turf, ground coats, and perennial herb (including bamboo and sasa).
Other greeningGreening by vegetable gardens other than greening such as tree planting and turf. However, for planting by other greening, it shall be less than half of the target total greening area, and shall be properly greened at the time of construction.
Subject construction periodThose that can complete the greening work within the year of application.
Conditions for grant
  1. Consideration should be given to ensuring sunshine and good soil environment.
  2. Do not adversely affect the surrounding environment.
  3. For five years from the following fiscal year after receiving the subsidy, work on the cultivation and management of trees, etc., and report the maintenance status.
  4. Those that can cooperate in raising awareness of greening.

Covered expenses

  1. Construction costs for infrastructure maintenance and irrigation facilities
  2. Purchase costs for materials, soil, trees, etc. (excluding those related to "other greening") required for infrastructure maintenance and irrigation facilities related to greening
  3. Planting costs for planting trees
  4. Removal costs for block fences and fences on roadside areas related to ground greening

Grant amount

The smaller amount of the following is the upper limit.

  1. 1/2 of the target expenses
  2. Tree planting: Amount calculated as 20,000 yen/m2
  3. Greening such as turf, other greening and wall greening: Amount calculated as 10,000 yen/m2
  4. 1 million yen per case, or 5 million yen per case

※2.In the case of greening in 3. and 3.
※4.For more information, please contact us.

Precautions

※Those that have begun greening maintenance before the grant is decided are not eligible for the grant.
※If the estimated construction cost estimate for this project is expected to be 1,000,000 yen or more per project,
Please collect quotes from two or more city businesses. (Please confirm "rules about grants such as Yokohama-shi subsidies.")

Application acceptance

Application period: April 1 to January 31 of the following year (For details, please contact Greenery Promotion Division)
※Applications will be closed when the application details exceed the budget.
※Please apply for the maintenance grant in each desired year.

Reception hours: 8: 45-17: 15 excluding Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays
※When you come to the counter for application, etc., please contact us in advance by telephone.

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For inquiries to this page

Greenery Promotion Division, Green Up Promotion Department, Environmental Planning Bureau

Phone: 045-671-3447

Phone: 045-671-3447

Fax: 045-224-6627

Email address: ks-ryoka@city.yokohama.jp

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