Subsidy programs are run by Japanese municipalities, and their pages are in Japanese. Most require residency or registration in the town.
Kaneyama Town Vacant House Comprehensive Support Project (Housing Cleaning)Purchase / clearingMax ¥200K50%
Kaneyama Town, Yamagata
1/2 of vacant house cleaning costs (max ¥200K)
Conditions: Those wishing to relocate/settle and clean vacant houses
Program page ↗
Akiya Bank Transaction Brokerage Fee SubsidyPurchase / clearingMax ¥50K50%
Yamagata City, Yamagata・FY2026・First-come, first-served (within budget)
1/2 of brokerage fees for akiya bank property sales/rentals (up to ¥50K)
Conditions: Residents contracting via partner agents who lived outside the city 10+ years, etc. Contracts from April 1, R8
Program page ↗
Mamurogawa Town New Construction & Housing Renovation Subsidy (New Construction/Housing Purchase)Purchase / clearingMax ¥500K5%
Mamurogawa Town, Yamagata・FY2026・April 1, R8 onward (performance reports due by February 26, R9)
1/20 of housing construction/purchase costs within town (max ¥500K). Same program offers renovation up to 1/3 (max ¥300K)
Conditions: Work by contractors in the prefecture. Total construction cost ¥300K or more. Apply before starting work. Once per fiscal year
Program page ↗
Subsidy terms change every fiscal year. Always confirm with the municipality before applying.