By supporting those seeking to open new businesses by utilizing vacant stores and other vacant properties in shopping districts and residential developments constructed in suburban areas during the period of rapid economic growth, this program aims to create vibrancy by eliminating vacant stores and to maintain and revitalize shopping hubs within the city.
Mie Prefecture Yokkaichi City: Yokkaichi City Vacant Store Utilization Support Subsidy (FY2026)
September 23, 2026
Summary
Yokkaichi City supports new businesses that utilize vacant stores and other properties in shopping districts and suburban residential developments. The program aims to eliminate vacant stores and maintain and revitalize shopping hubs throughout the city.
Key Information
| Location | Yokkaichi City, Mie |
|---|---|
| Opening Status | Open for Applications |
| Application Period | Apr 1, 2026 – TBD |
| Max Subsidy Amount | ¥500,000 |
| Subsidy Rate | 1/2 (3/4 for retail businesses) * The maximum amount may vary by fiscal year |
| Purpose | Entrepreneurship, business startups, and ventures / Regional revitalization and community development / New businesses and second startups / Utilization of vacant houses |
| Eligible Expenses | Advertising expenses / Utilities and other expenses / Building expenses |
| Eligible Applicants | Businesses in the relevant area |
| Implementing Agency | Yokkaichi City |
| Official Page | https://www.city.yokkaichi.lg.jp/www/contents/1001000001356/index.html |