By supporting businesses that utilize vacant houses—which may adversely affect the community if left unattended—and conduct demonstration experiments and other activities aimed at resolving local issues, Kashiwa City will promote the utilization of vacant houses throughout the city by increasing and disseminating advanced examples of using vacant houses as local resources.
Chiba Prefecture Kashiwa City: Kashiwa City Vacant House Utilization Promotion Model Project Subsidy (Activity Subsidy) (FY2026)
October 9, 2026
Summary
Kashiwa City supports businesses that use vacant houses to conduct demonstration experiments and other activities addressing local issues. The program aims to promote vacant-house utilization throughout the city.
Key Information
| Location | Kashiwa City, Chiba |
|---|---|
| Opening Status | Open for Applications |
| Application Period | Ongoing – Oct 30, 2026 |
| Max Subsidy Amount | ¥500,000 |
| Subsidy Rate | 1/2 |
| Purpose | Regional revitalization and community development / Research, demonstration experiments, and industry-academia collaboration / Vacant house utilization |
| Eligible Expenses | Expert honoraria /委託費 / Rental fees / Insurance premiums, etc. / Personnel expenses |
| Eligible Applicants | Social welfare corporations / Sole proprietors / Cooperatives and other organizations / Corporations / NPO corporations / Neighborhood associations |
| Implementing Agency | Kashiwa City |
| Official Page | https://www.city.kashiwa.lg.jp/jukankyo/living_environment/jutaku/1576.html |