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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Ayagawa Town Dilapidated Dangerous Akiya Removal Support Project SubsidyDemolitionMax ¥1.6M80%
Ayagawa Town, Kagawa・Year-round recruitment
Subsidizes 80% of removal costs for dilapidated dangerous akiya (max ¥1.6M)
Conditions: Targets akiya with risk of collapse and certain level of deterioration/damage.
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FY2026 Sakaide City Deteriorated Dangerous Akiya Removal Support GrantDemolitionMax ¥1.6M80%
Sakaide City, Kagawa・FY2026・Accepting applications again in FY2026. Grants within budget limits.
Subsidy for demolition work of deteriorated dangerous akiya. 80% of eligible costs (max ¥1.6M)
Conditions: Deteriorated dangerous akiya in city. Demolition work required. Work starts after grant approval.
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Subsidy terms change every fiscal year. Always confirm with the municipality before applying.