Proposal for a utilization potential index using data from a survey of vacant houses -A case study of Hatoyama-town, Hiki-gun, Saitama prefecture-

Abstract

In recent years, the number of vacant houses in Japan has been increasing rapidly due to the declining population, and the government has been proactively developing measures to solve the problem of vacant houses and providing subsidies to encourage the expansion of vacant house utilization projects. On the other hand, when utilizing vacant houses, it is necessary to focus on the regional characteristics of each vacant house and the owner's intention. In this study, we use data from a survey of vacant houses conducted by Hatoyama-Town, Hiki-Gun Saitama Prefecture, to quantitatively evaluate variables that affect the ease of utilization of vacant houses, taking into account the characteristics of the surrounding area, the condition of vacant houses, and the intentions of their owners. Through the analysis in this study, it was realized to develop an index that can be used as a standard when a municipality utilizes vacant houses.