Five U.S. Cities That Offer Money and Housing Assistance to Move There

• Author: Aubrey Sipes
• Posted: 2025-02-19

Moving to a new city can be a big decision but imagine if some cities would actually pay you to live there! In the United States, there are a few places doing just that to attract new residents. 

Let's look at five cities that offer financial incentives to encourage people to move and settle in their communities.
 

1. Tulsa, Oklahoma

 

• Program: Tulsa Remote
• Incentive: Up to $10,000 for remote workers who relocate.
• Additional Benefits: Help with housing and a three-year coworking space membership.
• Requirements:
  • Plan to move within the next 12 months.
  • Work remotely full-time from outside Oklahoma.
  • Be at least 18 years old and eligible to work in the U.S.

 

2. Florence and Sheffield, Alabama

 

• Program: The Remote Shoals
• Incentive: Up to $10,000 for new residents.
• Requirements:
  • Earn at least $52,000 a year.
  • Able to move within six months.
  • Work remotely full-time from outside Colbert and Lauderdale counties.
  • Be over 18 years old.

 

3. Newton, Iowa

 

• Program: Newton Housing Initiative
• Incentive: Up to $10,000 for buying a home valued at a minimum of $190,000.
• Requirements:
  • The house must be completely constructed with a certificate of occupancy issued.
  • Must not be a rental property.

 

4. Topeka, Kansas

 

• Program: Choose Topeka
• Incentive: Up to $15,000 for new residents who get a full-time job and buy a house.
• Requirements:
  • Move to Topeka for a full-time job.
  • Buy or rent a primary residence in Shawnee County within a year of moving.
  • Participate in a survey and immersion program after a year.

 

5. Northwest Arkansas

 

• Program: Life Work Here
• Incentive: Up to $10,000 to new residents.
• Requirements:
  • Get a full-time job in the area.
  • Be under 24 years old.
  • Reside in cities like Fayetteville, Springdale, Rogers, and Bentonville.

These programs are geared towards boosting local populations and economies. They offer a unique opportunity for those willing to move and fulfill specific conditions.

If you're considering a change and are open to new possibilities, these cities might be worth looking into!

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