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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Yatomi City Akiya Demolition SubsidyDemolitionMax ¥200K80%
Yatomi City, Aichi・FY2026・Until end of November in current fiscal year (applications close when budget reached; construction completion report required by end of February within fiscal year)
Demolition costs for akiya determined to be substandard housing. Subsidy: 4/5 of demolition cost or ¥200K, whichever is lower
Conditions: Detached houses, row houses, apartment buildings, or mixed-use buildings within the city; wooden structures determined to be substandard housing by city staff visual inspection. Privately owned with no rights other than ownership (eligible if rights holders consent)
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Ainan Town Dilapidated Hazardous Akiya Demolition ProgramDemolitionMax ¥800K80%
Ainan Town, Ehime・FY2026
For demolition costs of dilapidated hazardous akiya, up to 8/10 of eligible expenses, max ¥800K
Conditions: Owners or heirs with no delinquent town taxes. Partial demolition not eligible. Prior application required
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Deteriorated Hazardous Akiya Demolition GrantDemolitionMax ¥800K80%
Kumakogen Town, Ehime・10 units accepted (first-come basis), applications accepted anytime
Subsidy for demolition of deteriorated hazardous akiya. Max ¥800K (up to 4/5 of eligible expenses)
Conditions: Akiya within town with deterioration rating 100+, located along roads lined with buildings, residential structures where collapse would cross road and boundary. Owner with no delinquent town taxes
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Kawachi Town Vacant House Demolition SubsidyDemolitionMax ¥500K50%
Kawachi Town, Inashiki District, Ibaraki・FY2026
1/2 subsidy for demolition costs of eligible vacant houses (up to ¥500K)
Conditions: 5 conditions including: vacant land after removal, no rights other than ownership, no combination with other subsidies
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Chikusei City Akiya Demolition Support SubsidyDemolitionMax ¥500K33%
Chikusei City, Ibaraki・FY2026
Subsidizes 1/3 of demolition costs for specified akiya (max ¥500K)
Conditions: Requires specified akiya certification or substandard housing determination. Individual ownership; contract with local contractor required
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Akiya Demolition Subsidy ProgramDemolitionMax ¥500K50%
Hokota City, Ibaraki・FY2026・FY2026 applications closed
Subsidizes part of demolition costs for deteriorated akiya (max ¥500K)
Conditions: FY2026 quota reached. Now accepting cancellation waitlist. Former Notomo Elementary School and other closed schools/public facilities handled separately.
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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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Hirono Town Dangerous Akiya Demolition SubsidyDemolitionMax ¥500K80%
Hirono Town, Iwate
Dangerous akiya demolition subsidy, up to ¥500K (5/4 subsidy rate)
Conditions: No occupancy for 1+ years, structurally hazardous. Up to ¥26,000/㎡ for wooden, ¥38,000/㎡ for others.
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Kumamoto City Dilapidated Akiya Demolition Promotion SubsidyDemolitionMax ¥400K53%
Kumamoto City, Kumamoto・FY2026・April 13, 2026 - December 28, 2026 (within budget)
Subsidizes 8/10 × 2/3 of demolition costs (or lesser amount based on floor area) (max ¥400K)
Conditions: Privately-owned detached homes built before May 1981, unused 1+ years. Owners/heirs eligible. Apply before commencement
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Annaka City Vacant House Removal SubsidyDemolitionMax ¥300K50%
Annaka City, Gunma・FY2026・May 18, 2026 – Until budget reached
Partial subsidy for demolition costs of deteriorated vacant houses
Conditions: Vacant houses in the city. Apply before construction. Not for rebuilding purposes.
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Dangerous Building Demolition Promotion ProjectDemolitionMax ¥500K30%
Kure City, Hiroshima・FY2026・Dangerous building certification application: October 30, 2026, subsidy application: November 30, 2026 (extended)
Dangerous akiya demolition. Basic limit ¥300K, up to ¥500K under certain conditions. 30% of costs subsidized
Conditions: Building certified as dangerous. Apply within 30 days of certification. Complete by February 26, 2027
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Shobara City Dilapidated Hazardous Building Demolition Promotion SubsidyDemolitionMax ¥300K33%
Shobara City, Hiroshima・FY2026
Subsidizes 1/3 of demolition costs for dilapidated hazardous buildings (max ¥300K)
Conditions: Owners or heirs of dilapidated hazardous buildings in the city. Building certification application required
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Ayagawa Town Dilapidated Dangerous Akiya Removal Support Project SubsidyDemolitionMax ¥1.6M80%
Ayagawa Town, Kagawa・Year-round recruitment
Subsidizes 80% of removal costs for dilapidated dangerous akiya (max ¥1.6M)
Conditions: Targets akiya with risk of collapse and certain level of deterioration/damage.
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FY2026 Sakaide City Deteriorated Dangerous Akiya Removal Support GrantDemolitionMax ¥1.6M80%
Sakaide City, Kagawa・FY2026・Accepting applications again in FY2026. Grants within budget limits.
Subsidy for demolition work of deteriorated dangerous akiya. 80% of eligible costs (max ¥1.6M)
Conditions: Deteriorated dangerous akiya in city. Demolition work required. Work starts after grant approval.
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Satte City Vacant House Removal SubsidyDemolitionMax ¥300K50%
Satte City, Saitama・FY2026・Applications accepted from June 22, 2026 onwards (closes after first 10 applicants)
Demolition and waste removal of pre-1981 vacant houses. Subsidizes half of removal costs.
Conditions: Built before 1981. Vacant for 1+ years. Owner, etc. No delinquent city taxes.
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Kamikawa Town Dilapidated Akiya Removal GrantDemolitionMax ¥300K33%
Kamikawa Town, Saitama・FY2026・Budget nearly exhausted. Still accepting applications but will close once budget is reached
Up to 1/3 of dilapidated akiya demolition/removal/disposal costs, max ¥300K (limit ¥10K per m² floor area)
Conditions: Akiya owner, built before May 31, 1981, construction by local contractor (with construction license or recycling law registration), work begins after approval
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Mine City Dangerous House Removal Promotion SubsidyDemolitionMax ¥1M50%
Mine City, Yamaguchi・FY2026・Applications until end of October, completion by end of February of following year
Partial subsidy for demolition and removal costs of dangerous vacant houses (max ¥1M)
Conditions: Permanently unoccupied dangerous buildings, 1/2 or more of floor area residential, construction by local contractor
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Odate City Dangerous Vacant House Demolition SubsidyDemolitionMax ¥500K50%
Odate City, Akita・FY2026
50% subsidy for demolition costs of specified vacant houses with danger rating 100+ points (maximum ¥500K)
Conditions: Designated as specified vacant house. Unused in city for 1+ year. Privately owned residence. No overdue taxes. Rights holder consent required
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Kitaakita City Specific Vacant House Demolition and Removal SubsidyDemolitionMax ¥500K50%
Kitaakita City, Akita
Subsidy for demolition of specific vacant houses and poorly managed vacant houses. Up to ¥300K for poorly managed vacant houses.
Conditions: For owners of specific vacant houses. 1/2 subsidy rate, up to ¥500K
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Shizuoka City Akiya Rebuilding Promotion SubsidyDemolitionMax ¥1M50%
Shizuoka City, Shizuoka・FY2026・FY2026/2027 only. Applications scheduled late April–early May
Demolition costs for non-earthquake-resistant akiya. Up to 1/2, max ¥1M.
Conditions: Targets old seismic standard wooden akiya (built before May 31, 1981).
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Hamamatsu City Akiya Demolition Subsidy (Hamamatsu City Akiya Removal Promotion Grant)DemolitionMax ¥500K33%
Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka・FY2026・April 20–December 25, 2026 (prior consultation required)
1/3 of demolition costs for deteriorated akiya built before May 31, 1981 (max ¥500K)
Conditions: Vacant 3+ years before application, inheritance registered, no mortgage, work to be completed within 3 years
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Toyono Town Housing Reconstruction Promotion Project Existing Akiya Removal GrantDemolitionMax ¥750K30%
Toyono Town, Osaka・FY2026・FY2026 applications closed
Subsidizes up to ¥750K for removal costs of akiya on sites suitable for housing reconstruction
Conditions: Akiya owned by individual. Site suitable for reconstruction. No municipal tax arrears
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Nagasaki City Specified Akiya Demolition Cost SubsidyDemolitionMax ¥500K
Nagasaki City, Nagasaki・FY2026・From April 13, Reiwa 8 (2026)
Partial subsidy for demolition costs of deteriorated, dangerous specified akiya (max ¥500K)
Conditions: Targets deteriorated dangerous (or potentially dangerous) specified akiya. Buildings/work per regulations
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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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Sano City Specified Akiya Demolition Promotion ProjectDemolitionMax ¥500K50%
Sano City, Tochigi・FY2026・April 1, 2026 to October 30, 2026
Demolition of city-certified specified akiya. 1/2 of demolition costs up to ¥500K. FY2026 募集 approximately 35 properties.
Conditions: Vacant house certified as Specified Vacant House, detached residence, no municipal tax arrears, demolition by local contractor.
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Vacant House Demolition SubsidyDemolitionMax ¥600K50%
Yaita City, Tochigi・FY2026
50% subsidy for demolishing dangerous vacant houses: ¥600K in Yaita Station West District, ¥500K elsewhere
Conditions: Must be deemed substandard housing, non-commercial use, ownership-only registration, construction by local contractor
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Ono City Dilapidated Dangerous Akiya Removal Support GrantDemolitionMax ¥1M
Ono City, Fukui・FY2026・Accepted anytime. Subject to budget availability.
Subsidy for demolition of dangerous akiya. Max ¥1M.
Conditions: Dilapidated dangerous akiya or quasi-dilapidated dangerous akiya. Structure must be in dangerous condition.
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Vacant House Demolition & Removal SubsidyDemolitionMax ¥5.5M80%
Minamiechizen Town, Fukui・FY2026
Up to 4/5 subsidy for demolition of Specific Vacant House/Mismanaged Vacant House (expanded through FY2027)
Conditions: Property designated as Specific Vacant House or Mismanaged Vacant House, no town tax arrears
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Dilapidated Akiya Removal Promotion ProjectDemolitionMax ¥500K33%
Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka・FY2026・Completion report due within fiscal year (February 10 deadline)
Subsidy for demolition of dangerous dilapidated akiya. Up to 1/3, max ¥500K
Conditions: Built before May 1981, in danger of collapse or other hazardous condition
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Miharu Living Akiya Renovation Support Project (Akiya Demolition/New Construction)DemolitionMax ¥1M50%
Miharu Town, Fukushima・FY2026・Until December 25, R8 (recruitment suspended due to budget limit reached)
When demolishing akiya and building new: 1/2 of demolition costs or base amount × floor area, whichever is less (up to ¥1M)
Conditions: Reside 5+ years in newly built home after demolition. Work by town contractors. Complete by end of March R9
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Miki City Specified Vacant House Removal Subsidy ProgramDemolitionMax ¥1M50%
Miki City, Hyogo・FY2026・FY2026: Until March 15, 2027
Subsidizes demolition costs of deteriorated dangerous vacant houses: 1/2 of eligible expenses (max ¥1M)
Conditions: Applicable to vacant houses designated as specified vacant houses. Only demolition and removal work costs are eligible
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Ichikawa Town Pre-Seismic-Code Akiya Demolition Promotion SubsidyDemolitionMax ¥300K50%
Ichikawa Town, Hyogo・FY2026・April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2031
Demolition of pre-seismic-code akiya built before May 31, 1981. 1/2 subsidy (max ¥300K)
Conditions: Owner or landowner of pre-seismic-code akiya. No unpaid town taxes. Consent of all co-owners required
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Ichikawa Town Deteriorated Hazardous Akiya Demolition Support ProjectDemolitionMax ¥333K50%
Ichikawa Town, Hyogo・FY2026・April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2031
Demolition costs for deteriorated hazardous akiya. 1/2 subsidy (max ¥333K)
Conditions: Detached house, majority residential use. Significant hazard to surrounding area. No rights other than ownership
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FY2026 Deteriorated Hazardous Vacant House Demolition Support SubsidyDemolitionMax ¥1.6M80%
Tanba City, Hyogo・FY2026・100+ point rating: Until December 25, 2026
Subsidizes demolition costs for hazardous vacant houses designated as specified vacant houses. Up to ¥1.6M for 100+ point rating.
Conditions: For vacant houses designated as specified vacant houses by mayor. 4/5 of eligible costs for 100+ point rating.
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Asahikawa City Deteriorated Vacant House Demolition SubsidyDemolitionMax ¥300K33%
Asahikawa City, Hokkaido・FY2026・April 20, 2026–May 29, 2026 (first-come basis until November 27 if budget remains)
1/3 of demolition costs for vacant houses with deteriorated housing performance (up to ¥300K, within 1/2 of national standard demolition cost)
Conditions: Applications by owners, heirs, etc. Dangerous vacant houses in urbanization promotion areas, etc.; work by local demolition contractors; no construction before approval
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Urahoro Town Specified Akiya Demolition SubsidyDemolitionMax ¥500K50%
Urahoro Town, Hokkaido
1/2 subsidy for demolition work on Specified Akiya (up to ¥500K)
Conditions: Owners of town-designated Specified Akiya. No tax delinquency. One time only
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Vacant House Demolition and Removal Cost Assistance ProgramDemolitionMax ¥1M50%
Shihoro Town, Hokkaido
1/2 of demolition, transport, and disposal costs for vacant houses (up to ¥1M)
Conditions: Owners or those who acquired land with vacant house through Chamber of Commerce Real Estate Division brokerage. Local contractor, complete demolition, completed within fiscal year
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Vacant House Demolition SubsidyDemolitionMax ¥500K50%
Toyotomi Town, Hokkaido
Half of demolition cost (excluding tax) for vacant houses (residences, shops, etc.) in town (up to ¥500K)
Conditions: Owner or heir must use town-registered demolition contractor, costs ¥500K+, rebuilding on same site excluded
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Honbetsu Town Deteriorated Akiya Demolition Support SubsidyDemolitionMax ¥1M80%
Hombetsu Town, Hokkaido・FY2026・Apply year-round, must complete within fiscal year
80% subsidy for demolition costs of deteriorated akiya. Up to ¥1M
Conditions: Poorly managed akiya built before May 31, 1981. Collapse risk or environmental hazard. Work by local contractors. Must complete within fiscal year
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Nayoro City Hazardous Vacant House Removal SubsidyDemolitionMax ¥500K
Nayoro City, Hokkaido・FY2026
Up to ¥500K subsidy for demolition of hazardous akiya
Conditions: Targets improperly managed hazardous akiya. Owner or equivalent party
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Kinokawa City Dilapidated Vacant House Removal SubsidyDemolitionMax ¥1M80%
Kinokawa City, Wakayama・FY2026・May 14, 2026 to June 12, 2026 (preliminary consultation period)
Subsidizes demolition costs for hazardous vacant houses. 5/4 of lower amount between removal work costs and standard removal costs (up to ¥1M).
Conditions: City-certified dilapidated vacant house. Owner or heir. No delinquent city taxes. Must properly manage site after removal.
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Subsidy terms change every fiscal year. Always confirm with the municipality before applying.