And the Ascend West Virginia program only accepts applicants for certain cities, at certain times of the year. Relocation incentives are designed to boost the local tax base, so most programs pay the benefit over a year or two. In Topeka, remote work applicants need to buy a home to get the full $10,000. Understand your employers’ expectations before applying or moving, as certain things can impact your quality of life in your new locale. If your company and colleagues are all on the West Coast, for example, you may be expected to keep those hours, even if you relocate to Maine.

Source: Forbes January 03, 2022 17:31 UTC