About reduction of property tax for house renovation (earthquake resistance, barrier-free, energy-saving renovation, apartment large-scale repair work)
Last updated: August 30, 2024
When we perform the next house repair work, we can receive reduction of property tax.
Note 1: City planning tax is not eligible for reduction.
Note 2: In either case , a declaration is required within 3 months after the completion of construction.
Reduction measures for seismic retrofitting
If a house built before January 1, 1982 undergoes earthquake resistance repair work to conform to the current earthquake resistance standards, property tax will be reduced as follows.
requirement
(1) The residence must have existed before January 1, 1982.
(2) It must be a seismic retrofit that meets the current seismic standards.
(3) The cost required for the repair work exceeds 500,000 yen per unit.
Reduced period and scope
Timing of renovation work | period | Reduction range |
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Until March 31, 2026 |
next year | 1/2 of the tax amount up to 120 square meters |
Note 1: If the house is an existing earthquake-resistant building with road obstruction, the amount will be reduced for two years from the next fiscal year.
Note 2: Cannot be combined with other discount measures.
Note 3: If you are certified as a long-term excellent house and renovate it, two-thirds of the tax amount will be reduced.
Required documents and due date
Please fill in the "Declaration of property tax reduction due to earthquake retrofitting of housing" and submit it with the following required documents attached.
A declaration is required within three months after the completion of construction .
(1) Evidence of expenses required for seismic retrofitting (2) Extension or renovation work certificate or housing seismic retrofitting certificate (construction guidance office, architect, registered housing performance evaluation agency or designated confirmation inspection agency, defect warranty) Documents issued by the liability insurance corporation)
(3) A copy of the long-term excellent housing certification notification (if the long-term excellent housing has been certified and repaired)
The declaration form can be downloaded from below.
Property tax reduction report (PDF: 93KB) accompanied with house earthquake proofing repair
Property tax reduction report (Excel: 19KB) accompanied with house earthquake-resistant repair
Guidance (PDF: 142KB) of property tax reduction accompanied with house earthquake-resistant repair
Guidance (Word: 21KB) of property tax reduction accompanied with house earthquake-resistant repair
Reduction measures for barrier-free renovation
Property tax is reduced as follows when barrier-free repair work is performed on a house that has been built for more than 10 years.
requirement
(1) A detached house, condominium, etc. that has been built for more than 10 years.
(Rental housing is not eligible. However, if the owner of the rental housing lives in it, it is eligible.)
Note 1: The floor area of the house after renovation must be no less than 50 square meters and no more than 280 square meters.
Note 2: In the case of combined housing (e.g., the store part and the residential part are in the same house), the floor area of the living part must be at least 1/2 of the floor area of the entire house.
(2) Being a house where any of the following people live.
- Over 65 years old
- Those who are certified as needing long-term care or needing support
- People with disabilities
(Regarding 1, January 1st of the year following the completion of construction is the reference date for judging age, and the reference date for judging whether 2 and 3 apply is the date of declaration.)
(3) The barrier-free renovation work (construction corresponding to any of the following 1 to 8) must be completed by March 31, 2024.
- widening of the corridor
- Relieving Stair Slope
- bathroom improvement
- Improved toilet
- Installation of handrails
- Elimination of steps indoors
- Replacement work for sliding doors
- Non-slip floor surface
(4) If you are receiving subsidies or benefits from the national or local public bodies using the long-term care insurance system, etc., deduct the amount from the renovation work cost, and the self-pay amount exceeds 500,000 yen. matter.
Reduced period and scope
Timing of renovation work |
period | Reduction range |
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Until March 31, 2026 | next year | 1/3 of the tax amount up to 100 square meters |
Note 1: The tax reduction is not applied in the fiscal year when the tax amount for condominiums (unit-owned houses) that have undergone large-scale repair work that contributes to earthquake resistance renovation and longevity is subject to tax reduction.
Note 2: Reduction can be applied together with reduction due to energy saving renovation.
Required documents and deadline
Please fill out the "Declaration of property tax reduction due to barrier-free renovation" and submit it with the following required documents attached.
A declaration is required within three months after the completion of construction .
(1) A copy of the detailed statement pertaining to the repair work (the content of the work and the cost can be confirmed)
Example: Relevant documents such as construction details, receipts, photos, etc. (2) Copy of details of subsidies, etc. (things that can confirm the subsidy amount of the national or local government to allocate to the cost of repair work)
(3) Documents that meet the requirements of the resident
Those aged 65 and over: Certificate of residence Those who have received certification for long-term care or support: Copy of long-term care insurance card Persons with disabilities: Copy of disability certificate, etc. (5) A photograph of the repaired area (If there is no photograph, we will have to confirm the actual construction site.)
Note: In addition, we may conduct on-site inspections as necessary.
The declaration form can be downloaded from below.
Property tax reduction report (PDF: 108KB) accompanied with barrier-free repair
Property tax reduction report (Excel: 20KB) accompanied with barrier-free repair
Guidance (PDF: 248KB) of property tax reduction accompanied with barrier-free repair
Guidance of property tax reduction accompanied with barrier-free repair (Word: 28KB)
Reduction measures for heat loss prevention (energy saving) renovation
Property tax is reduced as follows when we perform energy saving repair work to meet current energy saving standard in house which is located before April 1, 2014.
requirement
(1) The property must be a detached house, condominium, or other condominium that existed before April 1, 2014. (Rental housing is not eligible.)
Note 1: The floor area of the renovated home must be between 50 and 280 square meters.
Note 2: In the case of a mixed-use residence (for example, a store and a residence in one building), the floor area of the living area must be at least half the floor area of the entire house.
(2) Of the following construction works (1 to 4) (limited to construction works that come into contact with the outside air, etc.), construction works including 1 must be completed by March 31, 2026. (Construction works in 1 are mandatory.)
- Window repair work (double sash, double glazing, etc.)
- Floor insulation repair work
- Ceiling insulation repair work
- Wall insulation repair work
Note 1: In the case of a condominium or other unit-owned house, it is a requirement that the subject construction has been performed on the exclusive part. Construction work in common areas is not covered.
Note 2: It is necessary that the repaired part conforms to the current energy saving standards.
(3) The cost required for the repair work (self-pay amount excluding subsidies from national or local governments) exceeds 600,000 yen, or the cost required for the repair work exceeds 500,000 yen. In addition, the total cost of solar power generation equipment, high-efficiency air conditioners, high-efficiency water heaters, or solar heat utilization systems must exceed 600,000 yen.
Reduced period and scope
Timing of renovation work | period | Reduction range |
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Until March 31, 2026 | next year | 1/3 of the tax amount up to 120 square meters |
Note 1: The tax reduction is not applied in the fiscal year when the tax amount for condominiums (unit-owned houses) that have undergone large-scale repair work that contributes to earthquake resistance renovation and longevity is subject to tax reduction.
Note 2: Reduction can be applied together with reduction due to barrier-free renovation.
Note 3: If you are certified as a long-term excellent house and renovate it, two-thirds of the tax amount will be reduced.
Required documents and deadline
Please fill out the "Declaration of property tax reduction associated with heat loss prevention repairs" and submit it with the following required documents attached.
A declaration is required within three months after the completion of construction .
(1) A copy of the detailed statement pertaining to the repair work (the content of the work and the cost can be confirmed)
Example: Relevant documents such as construction details, receipts, photos, etc. (2) Copy of details of subsidies, etc. (things that can confirm the subsidy amount of the national or local government to allocate to the cost of repair work)
(3) Construction certificate for extension or alteration (Certificate issued by a qualified person such as an architect or a housing defect warranty liability insurance corporation, etc., confirming that the part in question conforms to the current energy-saving standards as a result of the repair work)
(4) A copy of the long-term excellent housing certification notification (if the long-term excellent housing has been certified and repaired)
Note: If necessary, we may conduct an on-site inspection.
The declaration form can be downloaded from below.
Tax reduction measures for condominiums (compartmental ownership houses) that have undergone large-scale repair work that contributes to longer life
Condominiums (houses in compartmental ownership) that have undergone large-scale repair work (exterior wall painting work, floor waterproofing work, and roof waterproofing work) that contribute to extending the life of the building are subject to the following property tax (house) reductions.
requirement
(1) A condominium with 10 or more units (compartmental ownership house) that was built more than 20 years ago.
(2) Appropriately performed large-scale repair work at least once in the past.
(3) A reserve fund for repairs necessary to appropriately implement large-scale repair work that contributes to the extension of life is secured.
Specifically, in any of the following cases.
・Among the management plan-certified condominiums that have been certified by the city, the amount of the repair reserve fund has been raised to the management plan certification standard after September 1, 2021 ・Advice or guidance from the city regarding the long-term repair plan In response, a long-term repair plan was created or reviewed, and the long-term repair plan conformed to certain standards.
Reduced period and scope
Large-scale repair work implementation period | period | Reduction range |
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From April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2025 | next year | 1/3 of the tax amount up to the equivalent of 100 square meters per unit |
Note: Reductions are not applied to fiscal years that are subject to reductions in earthquake-resistant repairs, barrier-free repairs, and energy-saving repairs.
Required Documents/Deadline
Please fill out the "Declaration of Fixed Asset Tax Reduction Due to Large-Scale Apartment Repairs" posted below and submit it with the required documents below. The declaration must be submitted within three months after the work is completed.
(1) In the case of an apartment building with a management plan approved: A copy of the management plan approval notice (issued by the city)
・Certificate of large-scale repairs, etc. (issued by an architect belonging to an architectural firm or a housing defect liability insurance corporation)
・Certificate of past construction work (issued by an architect or condominium manager belonging to an architectural firm)
・Certificate of Withdrawal of Repair Reserve Fund (issued by an architect or condominium manager belonging to an architectural firm)
(2) In the case of a condominium managed by a management association that has received advice or guidance from the city, a certificate of implementation of the advice or guidance (issued by the city)
・Certificate of large-scale repairs, etc. (issued by an architect belonging to an architectural firm or a housing defect liability insurance corporation)
・Certificate of past construction work (issued by an architect or condominium manager belonging to an architectural firm)
Property tax reduction report (PDF: 100KB) accompanied with large-scale repair of apartment
Property tax reduction report (Excel: 19KB) accompanied with large-scale repair of apartment
Note: Please consult with us regarding filling out the reduced tax return form.
Notification of Identity Verification Measures
With the introduction of the social security and tax number system from January 2016, a column for My Number (individual number or corporate number) has been added to various tax return forms. In addition, when you submit a tax return containing your personal number, we will verify your identity (number verification, identity verification, and power-of-representation verification). Please refer to the related information below for your cooperation.
Related information
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