Subsidies and Support in Okayama

Conditions: In principle, houses built on or before December 31, 2016. Applications filed by registered contractors and rebated to owners. Cannot be combined with other subsidies using national funds

Conditions: Requires regional financial institution loan (generally uncollateralized) equal to or exceeding subsidy. Land acquisition not eligible. Apply through municipality (municipality applies to MIC)

Conditions: Resided/commuted to Tokyo's 23 wards for 5+ years total within 10 years before relocation. Must work or telework in destination. Intent to live 5+ years required. Apply to destination municipality

Conditions: Homeowners, etc. Total insulation requires 15%+ heating/cooling energy reduction. FY2026–2028 project

Conditions: Requires 30% (hotels, restaurants, etc.) or 40% (offices, schools, etc.) energy savings by use. Minimum ¥2M. Ends when budget exhausted

Conditions: Must be selected through MLIT proposal call (requires model nature in renovation/demolition technology, methods, construction processes, etc.). Project runs through FY2026

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

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

Conditions: Local governments, private businesses, organizations, etc. Requires specified CO2 reduction and operational improvement measures

Conditions: Private businesses: existing buildings <2,000㎡, must achieve ZEB or Nearly ZEB. Schools, hotels, etc. (non-office): 2/3 or 1/2

Conditions: Applications via municipality (based on municipal development plan). Operators: social welfare corporations, school corporations, or those approved by municipality. Increased to 2/3 national for waiting list and depopulation countermeasures

Conditions: Applications via municipality (indirect subsidy when local government has a subsidy program). Seismic diagnosis: 2/3 from national and local sources

Conditions: Applications via municipality (indirect subsidy when local government has a subsidy program). Energy-saving renovations combined with seismic retrofits also receive 23%

Conditions: Small businesses (commerce/services ≤5 employees, lodging/entertainment/manufacturing ≤20). Requires support plan from Chamber of Commerce. Real estate acquisition not eligible

Conditions: SMEs, etc. Plan must achieve annual average 4.0%+ added value, 3.5%+ wage increase (repayment if unmet). 2/3 rate with minimum wage increase special provision

Conditions: Work must use registered products. Applications filed by registered contractors (window renovation contractors). Non-residential: up to ¥1M for floor area ≤240㎡; up to ¥10M for >240㎡

Conditions: Revenue ¥1B–¥10B, investment ¥100M+, public "¥10B Declaration" required. Land cost and demolition not eligible

Conditions: Implemented by regional councils/core organizations (private companies possible; council organization required). Must provide lodging, dining, and experiences. Municipal idle assets: cap ¥75M

Conditions: Applications via municipality (implementing body: municipality). National 1/2, municipality 1/4 (operator bears 1/4). Fixed-term lease properties ineligible

Conditions: Small business operators succeeding business in town. Chamber of Commerce members. No tax arrears. Must register residence within 6 months of succession.

Conditions: Small business operators starting new business in town. Must create business plan with guidance from Chamber of Commerce. No tax arrears. Must register residence within 6 months of startup.

Conditions: Migrants from outside prefecture or prospective migrants. Must employ at least one person under 40 within 1 week of opening

Conditions: Those selling/renting out akiya, or within 1 year of purchase/rental. Excludes transactions between relatives within 3rd degree

Conditions: Akiya as defined in Article 2, Paragraph 1 of the Act on Special Measures Concerning Vacant House Countermeasures

Conditions: Within 1 year of akiya purchase/rental. Migrants within 3 years of moving from outside prefecture. Construction costs ¥200K or more

Conditions: Operators of specific business types (restaurants, etc.); eligible expenses ¥500K or more

Conditions: New entrepreneurs, second-time founders, new business entrants; eligible expenses ¥500K or more; support by certified support organization

Conditions: Akiya owners, all city taxes paid, contracted with city vendors, construction completed by end of fiscal year following grant decision

Conditions: Akiya bank registered property, primary use for residential purposes, contracted with city vendors

Conditions: Niimi City Akiya Information Bank registered properties. Intent to reside 5+ years after purchase. No delinquent city taxes. Not sales between relatives

Conditions: Starting business in the city. Under 65 years old. Subsidy rate up to 2/3, max ¥1M

Conditions: Sole proprietors residing in the city 1+ year or corporations with business locations in the city

Conditions: Property vacant for 1+ years. New business startup. Renovation costs of ¥500K+ eligible

Conditions: Vacant for 1+ years. Permanent residence after renovation. Apply within 6 months of relocating to Soja City. Complete within 1 year of grant approval

Conditions: Apply within 1 year of startup. Proof of receiving Specified Startup Support required

Conditions: Must be Vacant House Information Bank property. Owner or purchaser eligible.

Conditions: Small/medium enterprises or sole proprietors in city. Covers facility and equipment renovation.

Conditions: Plan to continue business 3+ years. Subject to refund if closed within 3 years of opening. Resident registration in city or small/medium enterprise.

Conditions: Registered on Vacant House Information Bank. Housing to be rented for 1+ years after renovation. Local contractor construction. No unpaid city taxes.