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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Saku City Vacant House Revitalization Project (Demolition)DemolitionMax ¥2.4M80%
Saku City, Nagano・FY2026・Consultations accepted anytime (Architecture & Housing Division 0267-62-6637)
Demolish dangerous vacant houses and develop sites into parks, etc. Up to 4/5 of demolition and site development costs, maximum ¥2.4M
Conditions: Targets dangerous vacant houses in densely populated areas. Site must be provided free of charge for over 30 years as a community gathering place
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Subsidy terms change every fiscal year. Always confirm with the municipality before applying.