The population’s aging and low birth rate are sufficient reasons to make drastic decisions regarding the active population.
This is the case in five cities in the United States, which, faced with people fleeing to large cities in search of work or better living conditions, have decided to pay people who relocate there to live. This initiative to attract new residents addresses the need for local development and trade.
The ‘American dream’ is now closer than ever for those planning to relocate to the United States. The truth is that there are thousands of reasons to relocate to the continent, but the offer of affordable housing and competitive salaries just for living in these cities makes it impossible to refuse.
Five cities in the United States that pay you to live there
Tulsa (Oklahoma)
Located on the banks of the Arkansas River in Oklahoma, the city has a Tulsa Remote program in which the local government offers up to $39,091,300 to remote workers who decide to relocate to the area. In addition, they assist with the management of a rental contract or home purchase, as well as a three-year membership in coworking spaces. Here are some of the requirements that need to be met:
- Be willing to move to Tulsa in the next 12 months.
- Full-time remote employment or self-employment outside of Oklahoma.
- Be 18 years of age or older.
- Eligible to work in the United States.
Florence and Sheffield (Alabama)
Through its program The Remote Shoals, it offers up to $10,000 to people who want to move there. However, they must have an income of more than $52,000 per year in the cities of Florence and Sheffield. Other regions such as Muscle Shoals and Tuscumbia are also included. These are other requirements:
- Have a minimum annual income of $52,000.
- Be able to move in the next six months.
- Full-time remote employment or self-employment outside Colbert and Lauderdale counties.
- Be over 18 years of age.
Newton (Iowa)
It is considered the most populous city in Jasper County, Iowa, thanks to the Newton Housing Initiative program, which provides up to $10,000 in incentives to new residents who buy a home worth at least $190,000 in the city. Here are the requirements for applying:
- The incentive is granted at the time and place of the closing of the permanent financing of the home.
- The construction of the house must be completely finished, as demonstrated by the issuance of a certificate of occupancy by the city of Newton. A radon measurement system will be installed in the new home.
- Rental properties are not eligible for the homebuyer incentive.
Topeka (Kansas)
The Choose Topeka program in Kansas’ capital and county seat of Shawnee provides up to $15,000 in incentives. Those who can apply are new residents who find a full-time job and buy a home in this part of the United States. Here are some of the requirements:
- Move to Topeka for a full-time job.
- Buy or rent a house, for primary residence, in Shawnee County within one year of being hired and moving.
- Complete the Choose Topeka survey after one year.
- Participate in a Choose Topeka immersion program.
- The employer’s application must be received prior to permanent relocation.
Arkansas
The state in the south of the United States, which borders the Mississippi River, has the Life Work Here program, which provides up to $10,000 to new residents with the goal of “adding vitality to our growing community.” Those who must work full-time and are under the age of 24 in Fayetteville, Springdale, Rogers, or Bentonville.