Subsidy programs are run by Japanese municipalities, and their pages are in Japanese. Most require residency or registration in the town.
Kawachi Town Vacant House Utilization System Promotion ProgramPurchase / clearing
Kawachi Town, Inashiki District, Ibaraki・FY2026
Partial subsidy for inheritance/registration costs, residual property disposal costs, etc. related to vacant house utilization
Conditions: Related costs eligible when using vacant house utilization system
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Omitama City Young Household Housing Acquisition SubsidyPurchase / clearingMax ¥500K
Omitama City, Ibaraki・FY2026・April 23, 2026 to January 29, 2027
Supports housing acquisition for young/child-rearing households. Out-of-prefecture: ¥400K + bonus; in-prefecture: ¥100K + bonus
Conditions: Under 45 (out-of-prefecture relocation bonus); ¥50K per child 18 or under; no municipal tax arrears
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Akiya Furniture & Belongings Disposal GrantPurchase / clearingMax ¥200K100%
Hitachiota City, Ibaraki・FY2026・Until fiscal year-end
Disposal costs for furniture/belongings in Akiya/Akichi Bank properties. Full eligible expenses (max ¥200K)
Conditions: Property listed on Akiya/Akichi Bank. No delinquent municipal taxes. Completion report due by fiscal year-end
Program page ↗
Subsidy terms change every fiscal year. Always confirm with the municipality before applying.