5 Places That Will Pay You To Move There (Including 1 in Italy)

The Tulsa Remote Program offers remote workers a $10,000 relocation incentive to move to Tulsa and stay for at least one year. The program includes a co-working space membership, networking opportunities, and local support to help you integrate into the community.

Applicants must provide proof of remote work status and maintain residency in Tulsa as their primary residence. Tulsa also boasts cultural attractions like the Bob Dylan Center and a low cost of living.

West Virginia's Ascend WV program offers relocation incentives for remote workers willing to live in scenic small towns like Morgantown. Participants receive a total qualified relocation incentive of $12,000, including a cash payment and access to free outdoor recreation.

The program aims to revitalize small towns while helping newcomers connect through community activities and a one-year membership to local co-working spaces.

Through the Hamilton Community Foundation's "Talent Attraction Program," eligible individuals with student loan debt can receive $10,000 to relocate to this small city just outside Cincinnati.

The program focuses on recent college graduates with STEAM degrees (science, technology, engineering, arts, or math) who commit to living in downtown Hamilton and working in Butler County. Applicants must commit to maintaining residency and contributing to the community's growth.

Topeka's "Choose Topeka" program offers relocation incentives up to $15,000 for new residents. Eligible individuals must either work remotely or relocate for a job with a local employer.

The program offers down payment assistance and housing packages, making it an attractive destination for home buyers seeking a better quality of life in a thriving economy.

Several countries now offer relocation packages to boost economic growth in small towns. Italy’s Calabria region is offering up to €28,000 (over three years) to new residents under age 40 who relocate to designated villages (under 2,000 inhabitants) and start a small business in the community.

Applicants must move within 90 days of approval, start a small business or bring a startup idea, and commit to living in the community long-term.

1. Shoals Area, Alabama

Located near Muscle Shoals Sound Studio, this region launched in June 2019, offered a $10,000 incentive for remote workers to move to the Shoals region (NW Alabama).

The Shoals Economic Development Authority provided the $10,000 in staged installments (25 percent upon relocating, another 25 percent after 6 months, and the remaining 50 percent after one year of residency).

Prospective residents must work remotely or operate their own businesses. The area promises scenic landscapes, small town charm, and a supportive local business scene.

2. Bentonville, Arkansas

As part of the “Life Works Here” initiative (launched in late 2020), Northwest Arkansas offered a $10,000 incentive (paid in cash or Bitcoin) to attract remote tech workers to relocate to the Bentonville area.

With outdoor recreation, a booming local economy, and high quality schools, Bentonville aims to attract skilled professionals and their families.

Selected applicants were required to reside in Northwest Arkansas and were awarded a one-time $10,000 grant (plus a high-end mountain bike) as the relocation incentive.

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