Hida Takayama, Gifu Prefecture: Utilizing Vacant Municipal Housing
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- Hida Takayama, Gifu Prefecture: Utilizing Vacant Municipal Housing
- Effective use of vacant houses! Takayama City makes municipal housing available to prospective migrants and those contributing to the community.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: April 2, 2026
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Effective use of vacant houses! Takayama City makes municipal housing available to prospective migrants and those contributing to the community.
- Citation
- Hida Takayama, Gifu Prefecture: Utilizing Vacant Municipal Housing (April 2, 2026), PR Times
- Source
- PR Times
- Date
- April 2, 2026
Effective use of vacant houses! Takayama City makes municipal housing available to prospective migrants and those contributing to the community.
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- 📰 Published: April 2, 2026 at 17:17
- 🔍 Collected: April 2, 2026 at 09:03
- 🤖 AI Analyzed: April 17, 2026 at 14:39 (365h 36m after Collected)
In Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture, we will implement an initiative starting in fiscal year 2026 to utilize some of the municipal housing that has been vacant for a long time, allowing it to be used regardless of standard occupancy requirements.
Individuals who do not currently own a home in the area where the municipal housing is located, and who meet one of the following criteria:
1. Those who wish to migrate to Takayama City (including trial residency).
2. Those who will reside there for activities that contribute to regional revitalization, such as resolving labor shortages.
In principle, within one year (extensions possible).
1. Consult with the Housing Policy Section, Construction and Housing Division, Takayama City (0577-35-3176).
2. Viewing of the relevant unit (conducted after scheduling).
3. Submit an application form to the city.
4. Review by the city and unit repairs (takes about 2 months).
5. City notifies of usage permission and hands over keys.
6. Start of use.
(Table data omitted for brevity in translation, but covers 9 housing complexes with 28 units total, ranging from 8,300 to 40,200 JPY per month.)
- The applicant must be an individual user.
- Co-living (shared use) with non-relatives is not permitted.
- Other occupancy requirements are the same as for general tenants.
- Target housing and usage fees are subject to change.
[Inquiries]
Takayama City Hall, Construction and Housing Division
Address: 2-18 Hanaoka-machi, Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture 506-8555
Phone: 0577-35-3176
Fax: 0577-35-3168
Email: ken-j@city.takayama.lg.jp
FAQ
Who is eligible to use this?
Those who wish to migrate to Takayama City or those engaged in activities contributing to regional revitalization, who do not currently own a home in the area.
What is the duration of use?
In principle, it is within one year, but extensions are possible.
How do I apply?
Consult with the Housing Policy Section of the Takayama City Construction and Housing Division, conduct a viewing, and then submit an application form.