Subsidies

Akiya subsidies in Aira, Kagoshima

2 matched renovation and relocation programmes for empty homes in Aira, Kagoshima, with amounts and official source links. Always confirm current terms with the issuing body before you rely on them.

Subsidy programmes

How current is this. Subsidy information gathered May 2026. Programs and amounts change every fiscal year, so always confirm current terms with the issuing body before relying on them. Apply before work starts: most towns refuse retrospective claims.

Issued by Aira City

Waku-Waku Kagoshima Migration Promotion Program

Up to 1,000,000 yen

Eligibility

  • Resided in Tokyo 23 wards for a cumulative 5 years or more within the 10 years prior to changing residence registration, or commuted to Tokyo 23 wards while residing in non-disadvantaged areas of Tokyo metropolitan area
  • Continuously resided in Tokyo 23 wards or commuted to Tokyo 23 wards while residing in non-disadvantaged areas of Tokyo metropolitan area for 1 year or more immediately prior to changing residence registration
  • Not associated with organized crime or antisocial forces; Japanese national or foreign national with permanent resident, spouse of Japanese national, spouse of permanent resident, long-term resident, or special permanent resident status; no delinquency in municipal taxes
  • Must intend to continuously reside in the municipality for 5 years or more from the date of subsidy application
  • Application must be submitted between 3 months and 1 year after moving to the municipality
Official source for Waku-Waku Kagoshima Migration Promotion Program (opens in a new tab)

Issued by Aira City

Aira City Dangerous Vacant House Demolition and Removal Subsidy

Up to 300,000 yen

Eligibility

  • Dangerous vacant house (evaluated at 100 points or more on the structural condition assessment scale in the guidelines)
  • Located within the city
  • Wooden structure building (including mixed-use buildings where more than half is residential)
  • Owner or heir of the dangerous vacant house, or a person authorized by the owner to conduct demolition and removal
  • No delinquency in municipal taxes or other obligations
  • Demolition and removal work and completion report must be submitted within the fiscal year of the subsidy application
  • Demolition work must be performed by a demolition contractor with a principal office or branch within Aira City, with work costs of 300,000 yen or more
Official source for Aira City Dangerous Vacant House Demolition and Removal Subsidy (opens in a new tab)
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Empty homes in Aira