Subsidy programs are run by Japanese municipalities, and their pages are in Japanese. Most require residency or registration in the town.
Gamagori City Vacant House Utilization Business Subsidy (Household Goods Disposal)OtherMax ¥100K
Gamagori City, Aichi・FY2026
Subsidy for costs of disposing household goods from vacant house/store bank-registered properties through licensed contractor, max ¥100K
Conditions: For owners of bank-registered vacant houses. Expect to maintain bank registration 2+ years after disposal. Once per property, complete within fiscal year
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Iwaizumi Town Sumail-zukuri Project Subsidy (Vacant House Clean-up Subsidy)OtherMax ¥100K100%
Iwaizumi Town, Iwate・FY2026・Within budget
Full subsidy for furniture disposal, house cleaning, weeding etc. for registered vacant houses (max ¥100K)
Conditions: Registered vacant house owners, work by town contractors, once per property
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Akiya Utilization Promotion Support Project (Household Goods Disposal & Cleaning Support)OtherMax ¥200K50%
Marumori Town, Miyagi・FY2026・Year-round (within budget)
1/2 of contracted disposal and cleaning costs for household goods in akiya (max ¥200K)
Conditions: Must use licensed waste disposal contractors. Application required before disposal starts. No municipal tax arrears
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Akiya Household Goods Disposal Support SubsidyOtherMax ¥200K50%
Yamamoto Town, Miyagi・FY2026
1/2 of akiya household goods disposal costs (max ¥200K)
Conditions: Akiya registered with town's akiya bank or under brokerage contract with real estate agent. Disposal before approval ineligible. Complete within fiscal year
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Closed School Re-utilization Project (Free Loan of Closed School Buildings)Other
Fukuchiyama City, Kyoto・FY2025
City policy to offer buildings free of charge (gratuitous loan) and lease only land for fee when leasing closed schools
Conditions: Business operators selected through private proposal system public offering. As-is lease; renovation, maintenance, and utilities borne by operator
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Idle Property Utilization Support (Free Lease/Reduced Transfer)Other
Amakusa City, Kumamoto・FY2026・Applications accepted anytime
36-month free lease of closed school/idle public facility for business use, then reduced transfer at minimum 7% of appraised value
Conditions: Business must align with city policy, promote regional revitalization/job creation, require mayor's approval. Cannot be used for other purposes for 10 years
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Akiya Bank Utilization Promotion SubsidyOtherMax ¥100K50%
Makurazaki City, Kagoshima
Subsidizes 1/2 of household goods disposal costs for akiya bank properties (up to ¥100K)
Conditions: Owner (2+ years bank registration) or occupant within 6 months of contract. Licensed contractors only. Pre-approval disposal ineligible
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Grant for Household Goods Disposal for Akiya UtilizationOtherMax ¥100K50%
Joetsu City, Niigata・FY2026・Ongoing (ends when budget reached)
1/2 of household goods removal/disposal costs (¥50K+) for akiya registered (or to be registered) on Akiya Bank, up to ¥100K
Conditions: For sellers before sales contract or relocators from outside prefecture (planned). Contractor with head office in city must handle disposal. Apply before contract
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Kawamata Town Comprehensive Akiya Countermeasure Support Subsidy (Leftover Belongings Disposal, etc.)OtherMax ¥360K50%
Kawamata Town, Fukushima・FY2026・Completion within fiscal year of application (within budget)
50% of costs for akiya leftover belongings disposal, house cleaning, garden tree pruning, etc. (cap ¥360K)
Conditions: Akiya bank properties purchased or leased by migrants, dual-residence holders, child-rearing or newlywed households for own residence. Completion within fiscal year
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Soma City Akiya Renovation Support Grant (Cleaning Costs)OtherMax ¥360K
Soma City, Fukushima・FY2026・April 15–October 30, 2026 (closes when budget reached)
House cleaning, leftover item disposal, tree pruning etc. done with renovation, up to ¥360K
Conditions: Renovation required. Disposal of items brought in after purchase/rental excluded. Current akiya residents excluded
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Minamisoma City Akiya Utilization Promotion Subsidy (Furniture Disposal Costs)OtherMax ¥200K
Minamisoma City, Fukushima・FY2026・Apply before work begins; project period until March 31, Reiwa 9 (within budget)
Subsidy up to ¥200K for akiya bank property furniture disposal costs (actual costs ¥50K+)
Conditions: Akiya/vacant land bank registered properties. City contractors only. Owner or relatives within 3rd degree cannot reside
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Kitashiobara Village Akiya Furniture/Household Goods Disposal SubsidyOtherMax ¥200K50%
Kitashiobara Village, Fukushima・Anytime (apply before starting, closes when limit reached)
1/2 of disposal costs for akiya furniture/household goods (up to ¥200K, 10/10 for non-taxable households)
Conditions: Owners with completed sales/rental contracts for village akiya bank properties. Contracts with 3rd-degree relatives not eligible. Complete within fiscal year
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Private Rental Housing Development Promotion SubsidyOther
Minamiawaji City, Hyogo・FY2026・July 1 to December 25, 2026 (certification period)
Subsidy for businesses developing private rental housing through new construction or renovation
Conditions: 2+ units per building. Rental housing for city residents eligible. No municipal tax arrears
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Wakayama Existing Housing Condition Survey SubsidyOtherMax ¥50K50%
Wakayama
50% of inspection costs before sale/rental of Wakayama Akiya Bank properties, max ¥50K
Conditions: Those seeking akiya sale/rental contract. Wakayama Akiya Bank registered residential property. Survey by trained architect
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Subsidy terms change every fiscal year. Always confirm with the municipality before applying.