A ‘HISTORIC’ state is offering Americans $20,000 to relocate to one of their towns.
However, they simply ask for a five-year commitment if you meet three criteria.
The town of Cumberland, Maryland, is offering $20,000 to Americans to relocate to their city.
According to Cumberland’s website, the town will provide half of the large sum for relocating and the other half for any renovations or a down payment for a new home.
“The package, offering up to $20,000, is comprised of $10,000 in relocation cash, PLUS up to $10,000, dollar-for-dollar match, for approved renovations on an existing home, OR for a down payment on a newly constructed home within City limits,” it reads.
While the offer sounds straightforward, the Choose Cumberland Relocation Program has a few requirements.
Cumberland City Council member Laurie Marchini said the pilot program hopes to attract people “who are employed.”
“It’s really to attract people who will benefit your community,” she said, as per The Washington Post.
“It’s not a social services program; it’s to bring people in who are employed.”
As per the eligibility requirements document, parties interested must have “full-time remote employment, existing local employment, proof of self-employment or accepting a new job in the area.”
Another requirement that needs to be approved is completing a relocation application and having it approved before moving.
A few other requirements include a casual interview with the city staff and not having a current home contract.
Additionally, applicants would be required to move to Cumberland within six months.
While interested parties have to move in half a year, successful candidates would have to live in the town of Cumberland for five years.
Should the selected party move before the five years, the $20,000 would need to be returned to Cumberland.
Requirements for the Choose Cumberland Relocation Program
The town of Cumberland, Maryland is offering to pay $20,000 to attract Americans to relocate to their town. Here are the requirements to qualify:
- Be 18+ and eligible to work in the United States
- Have full-time remote employment, a local job, proof of self-employment, or accepting a new job close by
- Be able to move to Cumberland within six months
- Must not have a current home with a local realtor
- Have a casual interview with the Cumberland City staff
- Complete a relocation package and have it approved before moving
Additionally, if incoming residents choose to purchase a newly constructed home, the value must be over $150,000.
PROGRAM BENEFITS
Cumberland is a friendly town with museums, art venues, breweries, and restaurants spread throughout the neighborhood.
The city additionally has a public swimming pool, a wooded trail system, playgrounds, and pavilions.
“Cumberland’s history is built around a location in close proximity to Pittsburgh, D.C., and Baltimore,” reads the website.
It is reportedly two hours from Baltimore and with” 95% broadband connectivity, plus interstate highway and rail access, 19,000 Cumberland residents can choose their own lifestyle.”
In 2022, the city data recorded over 18,000 residents.
“Cumberland has a strong and growing sense of place, big enough to provide services and infrastructure, small enough that everyone matters,” the website states.
