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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Ainan Town Dilapidated Hazardous Akiya Demolition ProgramDemolitionMax ¥800K80%
Ainan Town, Ehime・FY2026
For demolition costs of dilapidated hazardous akiya, up to 8/10 of eligible expenses, max ¥800K
Conditions: Owners or heirs with no delinquent town taxes. Partial demolition not eligible. Prior application required
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Deteriorated Hazardous Akiya Demolition GrantDemolitionMax ¥800K80%
Kumakogen Town, Ehime・10 units accepted (first-come basis), applications accepted anytime
Subsidy for demolition of deteriorated hazardous akiya. Max ¥800K (up to 4/5 of eligible expenses)
Conditions: Akiya within town with deterioration rating 100+, located along roads lined with buildings, residential structures where collapse would cross road and boundary. Owner with no delinquent town taxes
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Subsidy terms change every fiscal year. Always confirm with the municipality before applying.