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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Kagamino Town Akiya Demolition SubsidyDemolitionMax ¥500K50%
Kagamino Town, Okayama・FY2026・Accepting applications year-round
Subsidizes akiya demolition costs (1/2 of eligible expenses, max ¥500K)
Conditions: Akiya as defined in Article 2, Paragraph 1 of the Act on Special Measures Concerning Vacant House Countermeasures
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FY2026 Akiya Demolition and Land Distribution Promotion SubsidyDemolitionMax ¥1M33%
Takahashi City, Okayama・FY2026・FY2026
Subsidizes 1/3 of akiya demolition costs (max ¥700K, ¥300K add-on within residential promotion areas)
Conditions: Akiya owners, all city taxes paid, contracted with city vendors, construction completed by end of fiscal year following grant decision
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Subsidy terms change every fiscal year. Always confirm with the municipality before applying.