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
Program page ↗
Kumamoto City Dilapidated Akiya Demolition Promotion SubsidyDemolitionMax ¥400K53%
Kumamoto City, Kumamoto・FY2026・April 13, 2026 - December 28, 2026 (within budget)
Subsidizes 8/10 × 2/3 of demolition costs (or lesser amount based on floor area) (max ¥400K)
Conditions: Privately-owned detached homes built before May 1981, unused 1+ years. Owners/heirs eligible. Apply before commencement
Program page ↗
Subsidy terms change every fiscal year. Always confirm with the municipality before applying.