Subsidies

Akiya subsidies in Kanoya, Kagoshima

4 matched renovation and relocation programmes for empty homes in Kanoya, 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 Kanoya City

Household Goods Disposal Support Subsidy for Akiya Bank Properties

Up to 1,000,000 yen

Eligibility

Property registered in akiya bank.
Property owner of a sale/lease-registered akiya bank property who intends to keep it registered for 3+ years and meets other requirements.
Disposal must be done via licensed waste disposal contractor; unlicensed disposal not eligible.

Official source

Issued by Kanoya City

Akiya Utilization Support Project

Up to 500,000 yen

Eligibility

Rental lease contract executed between owner and community group.
No delinquency in fixed asset tax.
Community councils or regional management organizations (voluntary groups organized and democratically run by residents). Note: This program targets community groups, not individual property buyers.
After renovation, must intend to lease to migrants from outside the municipality.

Official source

Issued by Kanoya City

Renovation Subsidy for Akiya Bank Registered Properties

Up to 500,000 yen

Eligibility

Property registered in akiya bank with rental lease contract to migrant from outside municipality.
Property owner registered in akiya bank OR tenant (from outside municipality) with valid lease; tenant must intend to reside 3+ years and not be within 3rd degree of kinship to owner.
Must intend to reside for 3+ years.
If using local contractor for renovation, eligible for up to 500,000 yen subsidy.

Official source

Issued by Kanoya City

Kanoya Support-Ai Family Housing Renovation Support Project

Multiple tiers: (1) General renovation 20% of costs, max 200,000 yen (post-1981 buildings). (2) Seismic diagnosis 2/3 of costs, max 100,000 yen. (3) Seismic retrofit 2/3 of costs, max 2,000,000 yen (high risk) or 1,000,000 yen (simplified). (4) Post-retrofit renovation: 20% max 200,000 yen or 30% max 300,000 yen depending on retrofit level. Plus stackable bonuses: 100,000 yen for three-generation household, 100,000 yen for 3+ school-age children, 100,000 yen for out-of-prefecture newcomers buying used home within 1 year.

Eligibility

Building constructed/commenced before June 1, 1981. Must have seismic diagnosis showing adequate seismic capacity OR be undergoing seismic retrofit.
Single-family or multi-unit dwelling built/commenced on or after June 1, 1981 (excluding corporate-owned or rental properties).
Resident of Kanoya with resident registration and no delinquent municipal taxes.
If moving from another municipality, must have no delinquent taxes in former municipality.
Child-rearing household: household with dependent children under 18 as of April 1.
Elderly household: 65+ or person with disability certificate grade 4 or higher.
Eligible renovation work cost must be at least 200,000 yen.

Official source

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Empty homes in Kanoya

Kanoya, Kagoshima

1940s wood house in Kushira, Kanoya, farmland, approval needed

3,500,000 yen

(approx. GBP 16,000)