There are many cities in the United States and around the world that offer incentives for people to move to certain areas. Some examples of cities that have offered incentives in the past include:

• Detroit, Michigan: The city has offered homebuyers $20,000 in forgivable loans to purchase and renovate homes in certain neighborhoods.

• Baltimore, Maryland: The city has offered homebuyers $5,000 in grants to purchase homes in certain neighborhoods.

• Bemidji, Minnesota: 218 Relocate is offering up to $2,500 to pay your moving costs and provide free coworking in the downtown of this 14,000 resident town, (a value of $1,500). This lakefront town’s Community Concierge Program helps small businesses get established and grow.

• Hamilton, Ohio: Hamilton’s Talent Attraction Program (TAP) will pay up to $10,000 on your student loan debt if you move to the community providing that you’re a STEAM grad who finished school within the last seven years. Just 20 miles north of Cincinnati, you’ll find various things to do and see by becoming an employee and resident.

• Lincoln, Kansas: You can get a free home site ranging from 14,000 to 35,000 square feet in this completed subdivision of 3,500 that is only 45 minutes from the city.

• Mankato, Kansas: Like Lincoln, this central Kansas town offers free building sites if you’re pre-approved and are willing to build a three or more bedroom house within six months.

• Natchez, Mississippi: If you’re willing to buy a home valued at at least $150,000, The Shift South program will pay remote workers up to $2,500 in relocation reimbursement and give you $300 per month for an entire year.

• Newton, Iowa: If you purchase a house valued at $190,000 or more in the Get to Know Newton program, you can get up to $10,000 in cash, as well as a welcome package worth $3,000.

• Niagara Falls, New York: The city has offered homebuyers up to $7,000 in grants to purchase and renovate homes in certain neighborhoods.

• New Orleans, Louisiana: The city has offered new residents up to $35,000 in forgivable loans to purchase homes in certain neighborhoods.

• Northwest Arkansas: The Northwest Arkansas Council Talent Incentive wants to lure remote workers to one of the most affordable states in the Union. If you’re 24 or older, you can receive $10,000 plus a free street or mountain bike to boot.

• The Shoals, Alabama: If you move to the northwest area known as The Shoals, you can receive a $10,000 cash incentive. You’ll need to earn a minimum of $52,000 a year to be eligible in the Remote Shoals program.

• Topeka, Kansas: One of the best incentive offerings for relocating comes from this Midwestern city that will pay you up to $15,000 If you take a job with a Topeka and Shawnee County employer, you can receive up to $15,000 from Choose Topeka. A $5,000 incentive is available for those who wish to relocate here but work outside of the state.

• Tulsa, Oklahoma: Considered to be the cheapest place to live in the US, Tulsa offers new residents $10,000 in cash and other incentives to move to certain neighborhoods through Tulsa Remote.

• Vermont: The Remote Worker Grant will pay $10,000 over two years just for relocating if you take a job with a Vermont employer. The program provides a list of companies hiring and will help you secure employment so you can relocate.

• West Virginia: Ascend West Virginia will pay remote workers $12,000 to move to the state. Receive $10,000 cash in your first year, and a $2,000 bonus the following year, plus free outdoor gear rentals (value of $2,500), a free coworking space, professional development help, and more.

These are just a few examples, and the availability and specifics of the incentives offered by these cities may have changed over time. Also, many other cities offer similar incentives, and some of them are more targeted to specific groups like teachers, first responders, or veterans. It’s recommended checking with individual cities to see what incentives they currently offer.

Some cities offer property tax abatements or exemptions as an incentive for home buyers. These incentives can take the form of reduced property taxes for a certain period of time or complete exemptions from property taxes. However, it’s worth noting that these types of incentives are relatively rare and typically only offered in specific circumstances or for specific groups of people.

One example of a city that offers property tax abatements is New York City, which has a property tax abatement program for new construction and rehabilitation of certain types of buildings. The abatement program reduces property taxes for a period of time, typically 10-25 years.

Another example is the city of Hamilton in Ohio, has a program called “100% Home Ownership” which gives a property tax abatement for 15 years to those who buy and live in a home in certain neighborhoods.

There are many ways to find more information about incentives offered by cities, such as:

• Searching the city’s website: Many cities have information about incentives and programs available on their website. You can often find this information by searching for keywords such as “incentives”, “homebuyer assistance”, or “property tax abatement”.

• Contacting the city’s housing department or economic development office: These offices may have more detailed information about the incentives and programs available.

• Searching online: You can also find information about incentives offered by cities by searching online for terms such as “property tax abatement” or “homebuyer assistance” along with the name of the city you’re interested in.

It is also important to note that these programs may change over time, and availability and specifics of the incentives offered can also vary by location. It’s recommended checking with individual cities and states for more information about their specific programs and availability.