MakeMyMove (relocation incentive marketplace)
One place to compare and apply to dozens of small-town US offers that pay you to move.
Record checked Oct 21, 2026 · official source confirmed 31 Oct, 06:47 UTC
Summary
Private marketplace (TMap, LLC) where US towns, counties and regions publish relocation offers - typically $1,000-$7,500 cash plus local perks - for remote workers and job-movers; it lists roughly 290 programs including employer signing bonuses.
Dream spread
One place to compare and apply to dozens of small-town US offers that pay you to move.
Relocation reality check
Advertised 'program values' bundle cash with perks (memberships, discounts), so cash is usually much smaller than the headline. Many offers require US citizenship or work authorization, an income floor ($40K-$80K), living out of state, and moving within 3-6 months; some listings are waitlisted or closed.
Your fit signals
The real program is below — the 0–100 scoring is a paid feature.
Full match score — Solo / Household
The 0–100 move-match score, quality score, and would-stay breakdown — with confidence and full reasoning — unlock on Solo and Household.
See Solo & Household plansReality engine
Four lenses on whether this move fits you — tap a panel to see the logic behind each signal.
Eligibility
Varies by community; commonly 18+, full-time remote job or self-employment retained after the move, minimum income, currently living outside the state/area, and the ability to work lawfully in the US.
The long game
If United States becomes home, here is the road from first visa to a second passport.
United States · residency → PR → citizenship
Curated- Y0ArriveYear zero
- Y5Citizenship eligible~5 years
Citizenship: 5 years as a lawful permanent resident (3 if married to a US citizen) before naturalizing.
Permanent residency: No fixed clock — a green card requires family, employment or investment sponsorship; relocation incentives don't provide one.
Does program time count toward citizenship? · Does not count
Costs & money
The amounts & terms on record from the official source. USD figures are estimates.
- Property purchase
- Not required
- Tax
- Cash incentives are generally taxable income; confirm with a tax professional.
True cost to move
Upfront cash, reimbursements, and net position after approval — not headline incentive amounts.
- Flights & logistics$1,200
- Temporary housing (90 days)$2,400
- Deposit / first month rent$2,000
- Visa & consular fees$500
- Health insurance$600
- Legal & translation$400
Application roadmap
A practical sequence — adjust for your consulate and timeline.
1. Confirm official eligibility
Read the primary government source.
2. Gather income & employment proof
Bank statements, contracts, or tax records.
3. Book consulate / immigration appointment
Slots vary by country and season.
4. Prepare health coverage
Meet minimum coverage rules before arrival.
Meet people before you go
Existing communities already talking about life in 🇺🇸 United States. Lurk, ask, make a friend — before the flight.
- r/SameGrassButGreener
The sub for relocating within the US — city-vs-city threads.
- r/Tulsa
Source trail
We could not fully confirm the key figures against the official source. Check it yourself before relying on them.
“291 programs”
Primary official sourceLast checked Oct 21, 2026- Secondary referenceLast checked Oct 21, 2026
Rule changes
CasaSedora last checked the official source on 14 Nov 2026. Changes appear here once two independent automated checks agree on them, or a person confirms them.
No rule changes recorded since monitoring began.
Our summaries point you to what moved — always confirm details on the official source.