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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Dangerous Building Demolition Promotion ProjectDemolitionMax ¥500K30%
Kure City, Hiroshima・FY2026・Dangerous building certification application: October 30, 2026, subsidy application: November 30, 2026 (extended)
Dangerous akiya demolition. Basic limit ¥300K, up to ¥500K under certain conditions. 30% of costs subsidized
Conditions: Building certified as dangerous. Apply within 30 days of certification. Complete by February 26, 2027
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Shobara City Dilapidated Hazardous Building Demolition Promotion SubsidyDemolitionMax ¥300K33%
Shobara City, Hiroshima・FY2026
Subsidizes 1/3 of demolition costs for dilapidated hazardous buildings (max ¥300K)
Conditions: Owners or heirs of dilapidated hazardous buildings in the city. Building certification application required
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Subsidy terms change every fiscal year. Always confirm with the municipality before applying.