7 matched renovation and relocation programmes for empty homes in Osaki, 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 Osaki Town
Permanent Residence Housing Acquisition Subsidy
Up to 5,000,000 yen
Eligibility
New or existing housing (including used) within the municipality
Head of household must be under 65 years old at time of housing acquisition (registration completion)
Inbound migrants receive up to 5M yen (higher subsidy than existing residents)
Must intend to reside continuously in the acquired housing for 5 years or more
Must join the neighborhood association at the residential location
Under 45 years old, intending to reside continuously in town for 7+ years from transfer date, meeting one employment/business condition
Must intend to reside continuously in town for 7+ years
Must be full-time employed (20+ hrs/week, indefinite contract) for 6+ months after transfer (no transfer-related relocation), or continue full-time at same employer, or be approved self-employed/business operator, or have started business/farming/taken over business 6+ months before application
Vacant house in municipality: built 10+ years ago, continuously unoccupied for 2+ months, residential or mixed-use building or annex (not apartment/rental unit)
Housing within the municipality
Owner/stakeholder renovating vacant house for rental/sale purposes, or person renovating vacant house acquired via loan/lease for residential use
Work must be completed within the fiscal year (by March 31)
Must contract with a licensed local builder (incl. sole proprietor). For debris removal/cleaning only, must use a contractor with license for general waste disposal in the municipality.
After renovation, must be utilized for rental, sale, or residential use by applicant/family. If renting/selling, must register in Osaki Town Vacant House Bank system.
Kagoshima Migration, Employment & Entrepreneurship Support Project
Up to 1,000,000 yen
Eligibility
Resided in Tokyo 23 wards or commuted to Tokyo 23 wards from greater Tokyo area (Saitama, Chiba, Kanagawa, Tokyo excluding designated rural zones)
In the 10 years before moving, cumulatively resided 5+ years in Tokyo 23 wards, or lived in non-disadvantaged area of greater Tokyo and commuted to Tokyo 23 wards
Moved to Osaki Town with intention to reside continuously for 5+ years
Must meet one of: (a) hired via prefecture matching site (kagoJob), (b) employed via professional talent or national matching program, (c) self-directed move continuing telework from prior employer, (d) received startup subsidy decision
Osaki Town Local Employment Graduate Support Payment
Up to 40,000 yen
Eligibility
Enrolled at university in greater Tokyo area (HQ in Tokyo, excluding disadvantaged zones) in graduation year, expected to graduate; continuously resident in greater Tokyo (non-disadvantaged) in graduation year
Received job offer from company in Kagoshima Prefecture; intends to take that job after graduation and move to Osaki Town
