Remote workers could receive up to $10,000 to relocate to Tulsa, Oklahoma, through a programme designed to attract workers and new residents to the city. The Tulsa Remote programme provides eligible participants with financial support, along with access to coworking facilities and community activities.
How The $10,000 Tulsa Payment Works
The Tulsa Remote programme does not generally provide participants with a single $10,000 check. Eligible remote workers receive the grant through monthly payments that can help with rent.
People who buy a home can instead receive a lump-sum contribution towards a down payment, subject to the programme’s rules. Participants also receive membership at a local coworking space and can take part in community programming.
Who Can Apply For Tulsa Remote?
Applicants must meet several conditions to qualify. They must:
- Be at least 18 years old
- Have authorization to work in the US
- Be employed full-time remotely or be self-employed outside Oklahoma
- Have lived outside Oklahoma for at least one full year before applying
- Agree to relocate to the City of Tulsa within 12 months of acceptance
The programme is aimed at people whose employment can continue after relocating because their work is based remotely or through self-employment.
Homebuyers Can Use The Money For A Down Payment
The programme also provides an option for participants who decide to purchase a property. Rather than receiving the grant through monthly rent payments, qualifying homebuyers can receive a lump-sum contribution towards a down payment.
This gives participants another way to use the relocation incentive while establishing a home in Tulsa. The exact terms and eligibility requirements should be checked with Tulsa Remote before making a relocation decision.
Topeka Offers Up To $15,000
Tulsa is not the only US city using financial incentives to attract new residents. The Choose Topeka programme in Kansas advertises incentives of up to $15,000 for eligible people who relocate to the area.
Applicants must apply online and secure employment with a participating employer in Shawnee County before moving. They also need to provide proof of an annual salary of at least $50,000 and evidence of purchasing a home within the county.
Most of the financial incentive is intended to support the purchase of a primary residence in Topeka or elsewhere in Shawnee County.
Other US Relocation Incentives Are Available
Several other programmes across the US are also using financial incentives to attract workers to specific areas. Some programmes focus on workers willing to relocate to rural communities or areas experiencing labour shortages.
The incentives can vary considerably, with some programmes providing support for education, housing or relocation costs. Eligibility requirements also differ, so applicants need to check the conditions of each programme before moving.
For remote workers considering a change of location, Tulsa Remote provides one example of how US cities are using direct financial incentives and additional benefits to attract new residents.
