By providing rent and store renovation cost subsidies to businesses newly opening in vacant stores in the central shopping district, this program aims to revitalize the central urban area.
Seto City, Aichi Prefecture: Subsidy for Measures Addressing Vacant Stores in the Central Shopping District (FY2026)
October 2, 2026
Summary
Seto City provides subsidies for rent and store renovation costs to businesses newly opening in vacant stores in the central shopping district, supporting the revitalization of the area.
Key Information
| Location | Seto City, Aichi |
|---|---|
| Opening Status | Open for Applications |
| Application Period | Oct 1, 2026 – Oct 30, 2026 |
| Max Subsidy Amount | ¥500,000 |
| Subsidy Rate | Rent subsidy: 1/2; Store renovation subsidy: 1/3; The maximum amount varies depending on the eligible expense. |
| Purpose | Business improvement and strengthening; regional revitalization and community development; new business and second startup; use of vacant properties |
| Eligible Expenses | Rent; building expenses |
| Eligible Applicants | Sole proprietors; corporations |
| Implementing Agency | Seto City |
| Official Page | https://www.city.seto.aichi.jp/docs/2023/04/26/00332/akitenpo.html |