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Encore Episode: Japanese Housing Policy with Jiro Yoshida

UCLA Housing Voice

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Housing Depreciation and Tax Policies on Housing Construction

This chapter explores the impact of housing structure depreciation rates on housing costs and affordability, comparing Japan and the US. It also delves into how tax policies, such as depreciation schedules, affect housing investment and production, highlighting the differences in treatment between owner-occupied and rental units. Additionally, the conversation touches on Japanese housing policies, particularly inheritance tax advantages, and their influence on housing construction in Japan.

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