Subsidy programs are run by Japanese municipalities, and their pages are in Japanese. Most require residency or registration in the town.
Akiya Furniture & Belongings Removal SubsidyPurchase / clearingMax ¥100K100%
Kasai City, Hyogo・FY2026・Ongoing
Disposal of belongings and site cleanup for Akiya Bank properties. Full disposal cost covered (max ¥100K)
Conditions: Kasai City Akiya Bank registrants; sale not between relatives within 3rd degree; no unpaid municipal taxes
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Akiya Utilization Promotion Subsidy (Household Goods Removal/Disposal)Purchase / clearingMax ¥500K50%
Kami Town, Hyogo・FY2026・Accepted year-round (within budget)
Subsidizes removal/disposal costs of household goods from akiya. Up to ¥500K
Conditions: Akiya Bank registered properties, costs for removal and disposal eligible
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Kami Town Housing Acquisition IncentivePurchase / clearingMax ¥500K
Kami Town, Hyogo・FY2026・Accepted year-round
Up to ¥500K (issued as gift certificates) for purchasing Akiya Bank registered property
Conditions: Housing acquisition and residence in Kami Town. Up to ¥500K for Akiya Bank registered properties
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Ichikawa Town Akiya Cleanout Support ProjectPurchase / clearingMax ¥100K50%
Ichikawa Town, Hyogo・FY2026・Ongoing applications (within budget)
Disposal costs for belongings in Akiya Bank properties. 1/2 of eligible expenses (max ¥100K)
Conditions: Property registered or to be registered with Akiya Bank. No unpaid town taxes. No prior subsidy received
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Minamiawaji City Home Acquisition SubsidyPurchase / clearingMax ¥2M
Minamiawaji City, Hyogo・FY2026・FY2025–FY2026 (until March 31, 2027)
Basic subsidy of ¥2M (new construction) or ¥1M (used) for new home construction or purchase
Conditions: Resided outside island 3+ years, then moved in within 5 years. Apply within 6 months of registration
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Vacant House Utilization Support (Household Goods Cleanup)Purchase / clearingMax ¥100K100%
Toyooka City, Hyogo・Within budget limits; prior consultation required
Subsidizes vacant house cleaning and cleanup costs (cleaning: max ¥100K)
Conditions: Properties listed on 'Toberu Local Toyooka' are eligible
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Subsidy terms change every fiscal year. Always confirm with the municipality before applying.