Subsidies

Akiya subsidies in Ibusuki, Kagoshima

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

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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 Ibusuki City

Ibusuki City Akiya Renovation Project Subsidy

Up to 500,000 yen

Eligibility

Property must be registered in the Akiya Bank at the time of application.
Property must have been purchased or rented through the Akiya Bank.
Renovation work on properties less than 10 years old is not eligible (building must be at least 10 years old).
Buyer must intend to reside in the property for 3+ years and plan to move into Ibusuki within the application year, or have moved to Ibusuki within the past 5 years.
Renovation or related work must be completed within 1 year of contract signing.
Buyer must register residence with Ibusuki within the application fiscal year.
Renovation work must be performed by contractors based in Ibusuki.

Official source

Issued by Ibusuki City

Ibusuki Community-Proposed Akiya Utilization Project (Survey Research) Subsidy

Up to 150,000 yen

Eligibility

Community organizations or non-profit groups with 5+ members based in or affiliated with Ibusuki, not for-profit entities.
Must conduct surveys, research, and planning activities related to akiya utilization, maintenance, and community-based management guidelines.

Official source

Issued by Ibusuki City

Akiya Bank Transaction Broker Fee Subsidy

Up to 50,000 yen

Eligibility

Property must be registered in the Akiya Bank and transaction must be brokered by a real estate agent.
Buyer must apply within 1 year of contract and move to Ibusuki within the application year (or have moved within past 5 years).
Purchase or rental must be brokered by a licensed real estate agent.

Official source

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Empty homes in Ibusuki

Ibusuki, Kagoshima

1970s wood house near the coast in Ibusuki, Kagoshima

13,000,000 yen

(approx. GBP 60,000)