Subsidies

Akiya subsidies in Kirishima, Kagoshima

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

Dilapidated/Dangerous Vacant House Demolition and Removal Work Subsidy

Up to 300,000 yen

Eligibility

  • Property located in Kirishima City
  • Building in which habitation or other use is not occurring
  • Building with significant risk of collapse or danger that greatly impacts surrounding living environment
  • No outstanding municipal tax arrears
  • Must apply before beginning demolition work (contract with demolition contractor)
Official source for Dilapidated/Dangerous Vacant House Demolition and Removal Work Subsidy (opens in a new tab)

Issued by Kirishima City

Furusato Revitalization Migration & Settlement Promotion System, Housing Acquisition Subsidy

25% of total land and building acquisition cost, capped at 5,000,000 yen. Paid in two installments (half in year 1, half in year 5).

Eligibility

  • Property in Kirishima City, within designated chūsan'kan (semi-mountainous) areas
  • In-migrant from outside Kirishima City with intent to settle
  • In-city to semi-mountainous area relocation
  • Under 60 years old (if not acquiring housing)
  • No outstanding municipal tax arrears
  • Must intend to reside for 5+ years after acquiring/renovating housing
  • Must register residence in Kirishima City
  • Must join the neighborhood association of residence area
  • Must apply within 1 year of housing acquisition/renovation
Official source for Furusato Revitalization Migration & Settlement Promotion System, Housing Acquisition Subsidy (opens in a new tab)

Issued by Kirishima City

Furusato Revitalization Migration & Settlement Promotion System, Housing Renovation Subsidy

30% of renovation costs, capped at 3,000,000 yen. Paid in two installments (half in year 1, half in year 5). Only covers living-space interior renovations.

Eligibility

  • Property in Kirishima City, within designated chūsan'kan (semi-mountainous) areas
  • In-migrant from outside Kirishima City with intent to settle
  • In-city to semi-mountainous area relocation
  • Under 60 years old
  • No outstanding municipal tax arrears
  • Must intend to reside for 5+ years after acquiring/renovating housing
  • Must register residence in Kirishima City
  • Must join the neighborhood association of residence area
  • Must apply within 90 days of renovation completion
Official source for Furusato Revitalization Migration & Settlement Promotion System, Housing Renovation Subsidy (opens in a new tab)

Issued by Kirishima City

Furusato Revitalization Migration & Settlement Promotion System, Rent Subsidy

50% of monthly rent, capped at 25,000 yen/month, for up to 36 months. Paid in two installments (half in year 1, half in year 3).

Eligibility

  • Property in Kirishima City, within designated chūsan'kan (semi-mountainous) areas
  • Excludes company housing and homes owned by relatives within 2nd degree
  • In-migrant from outside Kirishima City with intent to settle
  • In-city to semi-mountainous area relocation
  • No outstanding municipal tax arrears
  • Must intend to reside for 3+ years while receiving rent subsidy
  • Must register residence in Kirishima City
  • Must join the neighborhood association of residence area
  • Must apply within 90 days of rental lease start
Official source for Furusato Revitalization Migration & Settlement Promotion System, Rent Subsidy (opens in a new tab)
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Empty homes in Kirishima