Subsidy programs are run by Japanese municipalities, and their pages are in Japanese. Most require residency or registration in the town.
Akiya Utilization Promotion Support Project (Household Goods Disposal & Cleaning Support)OtherMax ¥200K50%
Marumori Town, Miyagi・FY2026・Year-round (within budget)
1/2 of contracted disposal and cleaning costs for household goods in akiya (max ¥200K)
Conditions: Must use licensed waste disposal contractors. Application required before disposal starts. No municipal tax arrears
Program page ↗
Akiya Household Goods Disposal Support SubsidyOtherMax ¥200K50%
Yamamoto Town, Miyagi・FY2026
1/2 of akiya household goods disposal costs (max ¥200K)
Conditions: Akiya registered with town's akiya bank or under brokerage contract with real estate agent. Disposal before approval ineligible. Complete within fiscal year
Program page ↗
Subsidy terms change every fiscal year. Always confirm with the municipality before applying.