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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Ono City Dilapidated Dangerous Akiya Removal Support GrantDemolitionMax ¥1M
Ono City, Fukui・FY2026・Accepted anytime. Subject to budget availability.
Subsidy for demolition of dangerous akiya. Max ¥1M.
Conditions: Dilapidated dangerous akiya or quasi-dilapidated dangerous akiya. Structure must be in dangerous condition.
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Vacant House Demolition & Removal SubsidyDemolitionMax ¥5.5M80%
Minamiechizen Town, Fukui・FY2026
Up to 4/5 subsidy for demolition of Specific Vacant House/Mismanaged Vacant House (expanded through FY2027)
Conditions: Property designated as Specific Vacant House or Mismanaged Vacant House, no town tax arrears
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Subsidy terms change every fiscal year. Always confirm with the municipality before applying.