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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Miharu Living Akiya Renovation Support Project (Akiya Demolition/New Construction)DemolitionMax ¥1M50%
Miharu Town, Fukushima・FY2026・Until December 25, R8 (recruitment suspended due to budget limit reached)
When demolishing akiya and building new: 1/2 of demolition costs or base amount × floor area, whichever is less (up to ¥1M)
Conditions: Reside 5+ years in newly built home after demolition. Work by town contractors. Complete by end of March R9
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Subsidy terms change every fiscal year. Always confirm with the municipality before applying.