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At Home and Chiba's Innovative Collaboration for Empty House Management

At Home Co., Ltd., based in Ota City, Tokyo, has announced the initiation of an API integration with "Chibarashii Life," a portal operated by Chiba Prefecture. This milestone signifies the eighth collaboration of its kind across Japan as of April 2026. The integration is designed to streamline the connection of property information between the two platforms, thereby making it easier for local municipalities to manage empty houses more efficiently.

What This Integration Means

The collaboration ensures that data on vacant properties registered by local municipalities in Chiba can now automatically update and reflect in At Home's Empty House Bank. This development significantly reduces the administrative burden faced by municipal staff concerning the registration, updating, and publicizing of property information.

At Home’s commitment to addressing the challenges surrounding the operation of empty house banks is unwavering. By facilitating data integration among various empty house banks, they aim to invigorate the circulation and utilization of these properties.

The Background of API Integration

In response to the growing concern over empty houses and the need to revitalize communities, local governments across Japan have been actively promoting the empty house bank system. The focus is not just on preservation but on stimulating local economies through effective management of vacant properties.

To advance this initiative, At Home launched the nationwide Empty House and Vacant Land Bank, often referred to as "At Home Empty House Bank," in October 2017. This service was officially rolled out in April 2018, with the aim of standardizing and consolidating information about vacant properties held by local governments. The intention was to make these details accessible and searchable from anywhere in the country.

Since April 2023, At Home has been providing the necessary infrastructure to facilitate API links between municipal empty house banks and its platform, ensuring easier property registration by municipal officials.

Insights on At Home Empty House Bank

At Home Empty House Bank is part of a project supported by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism to establish a nationwide network for managing empty houses and land. The platform not only aggregates and enables searches for properties but also offers various features aimed at promoting regional appeal, as well as initiatives related to relocation and settlement.

As of the end of March 2026, 898 municipalities are participating, with the total number of listed properties exceeding 11,000. Through ongoing efforts, At Home continues to provide valuable information to consumers interested in utilizing vacant houses and land.

For more details, you can visit the official sites:

• - Chibarashii Life
• - At Home Empty House Bank

This innovative integration represents a significant leap in how local governments can manage vacant properties and ultimately contribute to community revitalization efforts across Japan.