Subsidy programs are run by Japanese municipalities, and their pages are in Japanese. Most require residency or registration in the town.
Comprehensive Akiya Countermeasures Support Project / Akiya Regeneration Promotion Project (Demolition)Demolition80%
Nationwide・FY2026・Set by each municipality
Subsidizes demolition of akiya (where site is planned for community revitalization, etc.) at 2/5 national, 2/5 municipal (owner bears 1/5)
Conditions: Apply via municipality (only municipalities with vacant house countermeasure plans that have established subsidy systems under this program). Actual rate and cap depend on municipal system
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Odate City Dangerous Vacant House Demolition SubsidyDemolitionMax ¥500K50%
Odate City, Akita・FY2026
50% subsidy for demolition costs of specified vacant houses with danger rating 100+ points (maximum ¥500K)
Conditions: Designated as specified vacant house. Unused in city for 1+ year. Privately owned residence. No overdue taxes. Rights holder consent required
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Kitaakita City Specific Vacant House Demolition and Removal SubsidyDemolitionMax ¥500K50%
Kitaakita City, Akita
Subsidy for demolition of specific vacant houses and poorly managed vacant houses. Up to ¥300K for poorly managed vacant houses.
Conditions: For owners of specific vacant houses. 1/2 subsidy rate, up to ¥500K
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Subsidy terms change every fiscal year. Always confirm with the municipality before applying.