Japan’s MLIT selects four pilot projects to extend existing condo lifespans

On July 24^th, Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) announced the selection of four condominium projects under the first round of its FY2025 “Condominium Stock Longevity Model Projects”, a government-backed initiative to address the country’s growing stock of aging multifamily buildings.

Grace Heights Yutenji, one of the selected condo complexes. Screen grab from Google Maps Street View.

The selected projects will receive support in areas such as planning, renovation, or rebuilding, depending on the project type. The goal of the program is to encourage practical, replicable solutions for managing and extending the usable life of aging condominium buildings across Japan.

The FY2025 program solicited proposals in two categories:

Pilot Regeneration Model Type (先導的再生モデルタイプ)

1. Targets condominium projects that incorporate new building techniques, materials, or improved functions to enhance longevity.

2. Includes both planning-phase support and construction-phase support.

Management Optimization Model Type (管理適正化モデルタイプ)

1. Focuses on improving the governance and management of condominiums with low-functioning owners’ associations, in collaboration with local governments. 

2. Includes support for both planning and renovation implementation

   
   

A total of six proposals were submitted. Of those, four were selected:

Pilot Regeneration Model Type - Planning Support 

• Higashimurayama Fujimimachi Housing (Tokyo) 

• Chambol Mita (Kanagawa) 

Management Optimization Model Type - Planning Support 

• Grace Heights Yutenji (Tokyo) 

Management Optimization Model Type - Renovation Construction Support 

• Serenity Yushima (Tokyo)

The program provides fixed-amount subsidies for planning support - typically up to ¥5 million per year, for up to three years - and partial funding (up to one-third) for renovation or rebuilding costs that go beyond basic maintenance.

Support is limited to work that demonstrably enhances the building’s long-term durability or functionality.

According to MLIT, Japan’s condominium stock is aging rapidly, with more than 1.3 million units already over 40 years old. The ministry launched this model project program to promote early action in response to physical deterioration, governance issues, and the need for long-term maintenance planning.

The FY2025 initiative consists of multiple selection rounds. This first round covered applications submitted in late May 2025. Additional rounds are scheduled for later in the fiscal year.

Sources:

R.E. Port News (Japanese only)

MLIT announcement of first-round selections (Japanese only)

MLIT announcement of subsidy support (Japanese only)