This subsidy is provided to businesses that newly start operations using vacant stores or other vacant properties within the city, to cover expenses required for store renovations and other costs related to starting the business. Its purpose is to promote the elimination of vacant stores and other vacant properties and the effective use of existing facilities, while revitalizing the local economy through the creation of new industries and employment.
Iwate Prefecture Kamaishi City: FY2026 Kamaishi City Vacant Store Countermeasure Subsidy
September 20, 2026
Summary
Kamaishi City provides subsidies for renovation and other expenses to businesses launching new operations in vacant stores or other vacant properties within the city. The program aims to promote effective use of existing facilities and create new industries and employment.
Key Information
| Location | Kamaishi City, Iwate |
|---|---|
| Opening Status | Open for Applications |
| Application Period | Ongoing – Jan 29, 2027 |
| Max Subsidy Amount | ¥1,000,000 |
| Subsidy Rate | 1/2; the maximum amount varies depending on the floor area |
| Purpose | Business startup and entrepreneurship / human resource development and employment / regional revitalization and community development / new business and second startup / capital investment / use of vacant houses |
| Eligible Expenses | Construction costs / building costs |
| Eligible Applicants | Individual business owners / corporations / pre-startup applicants |
| Implementing Agency | Kamaishi City |
| Official Page | https://www.city.kamaishi.iwate.jp/docs/2025100600040/ |