Are You Sick of Minnesota Winters? This Maryland City Will Pay You $20,000 to Move!
Cumberland, Maryland, is offering $20,000 to Minnesotans and others willing to relocate, including home renovation and purchase incentives. 🌐 #News #Minnesota #Maryland #Moving
ST. PAUL, MN – Are you sick of Minnesota’s long, brutal winters? Aching for a change of scenery? Cumberland, Maryland, has a deal you might want to consider. This small city in western Maryland is offering $20,000 to anyone willing to pack up, move, and call it home. The streets are quiet, but the opportunity is loud: a mix of relocation cash and home investment to attract new faces.
The city’s offer is straightforward — $10,000 in cash for relocating, with an additional matching contribution of up to $10,000 for home renovations or as a down payment on a new house. Cumberland is betting this offer will bring in families and individuals seeking a fresh start in a new environment.
What Cumberland Is Offering
Cumberland’s pilot program targets anyone looking for a change, whether it’s remote workers, local employees, or the self-employed.
To qualify, applicants must be at least 18 years old, legally allowed to work in the U.S., and relocating from outside Allegany County. Full-time employment or self-employment is required, with an emphasis on making Cumberland home for at least five years.
But it’s not just about moving — new residents are expected to purchase a home and make it their primary residence. In return, the city’s package helps with both relocation costs and home improvement or property investments.
A Fresh Start with Added Perks
For those aching to leave Minnesota’s frigid temperatures behind, this offer could be the perfect reason to head east.
Cumberland’s incentive isn’t just about filling homes; it’s about revitalizing the community. With the option to put extra funds into home renovations, new residents are encouraged to invest back into the town while also settling into their new digs.
Ready to make a move? Full eligibility requirements and applications can be found on the city’s website here. Those interested can apply by contacting Ruth Davis-Rogers, who’s managing the project for Cumberland. Her email is: ruth.davis-rogers@cumberlandmd.gov.
If Minnesota winters have worn you out, Cumberland’s warm invitation might be exactly what you’ve been waiting for. One expert warning from my goofy hubby Jack: before you pack your bags just remember that Maryland’s tater tot hotdish is not nearly as good as Minnesota’s! Hehe.
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