In order to grasp the outline of the vacant house initiatives by municipalities, this paper aims to clarify the nationwide trend of municipal initiatives and to show the challenges, focusing on the demolition program. As a result, the number of demolition program has increased and it is expected that the assistance of expense will continue to increase in the future. According to the evaluation by the officials in charge, many municipalities have got the know-how of program and there is a certain achievement, but the understanding of residents and ripple effect on the neighborhood are not enough. One of the challenges would be the prioritizing the property be demolished with public expense.
