Proposed Japan Empty Homes Tax Calculator

Estimate annual empty home (Akiya) tax using proposed legislation and a range for uncertainty. Recent proposals in Japan’s Diet would allow cities to levy charges on vacant properties, with details and rates still being finalized and subject to change.

Proposed Japan Empty Homes Tax Calculator

Estimate the annual empty home tax based on market value, build year, vacancy status, and currency. This tool calculates assessed building value (with depreciation), applies a 0.7% proposed tax, and shows a ±15% range for uncertainty.

Calculation Results

Assessed Building Value

Estimated Annual Empty Home Tax

Tax Range (±15% uncertainty)

Example scenarios: House valued at $100,000 USD (built 2020) → estimated tax: $455 USD/year (JPY ~77,000 JPY); House valued at $100,000 USD (built 1980) → estimated tax: $105 USD/year (JPY ~18,000 JPY). Estimate includes ±15% variation.

This calculator uses 1 USD = 150 JPY for conversion.

This calculator is based on proposed legislation discussion. Actual tax rates and rules are subject to legislative change.

This calculator is provided for informational purposes only and is not financial advice. Please work with the appropriate advisors within Japan to provide accurate calculations for your situation.