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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Kawachi Town Vacant House Demolition SubsidyDemolitionMax ¥500K50%
Kawachi Town, Inashiki District, Ibaraki・FY2026
1/2 subsidy for demolition costs of eligible vacant houses (up to ¥500K)
Conditions: 5 conditions including: vacant land after removal, no rights other than ownership, no combination with other subsidies
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Chikusei City Akiya Demolition Support SubsidyDemolitionMax ¥500K33%
Chikusei City, Ibaraki・FY2026
Subsidizes 1/3 of demolition costs for specified akiya (max ¥500K)
Conditions: Requires specified akiya certification or substandard housing determination. Individual ownership; contract with local contractor required
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Akiya Demolition Subsidy ProgramDemolitionMax ¥500K50%
Hokota City, Ibaraki・FY2026・FY2026 applications closed
Subsidizes part of demolition costs for deteriorated akiya (max ¥500K)
Conditions: FY2026 quota reached. Now accepting cancellation waitlist. Former Notomo Elementary School and other closed schools/public facilities handled separately.
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Subsidy terms change every fiscal year. Always confirm with the municipality before applying.