Move to Mattoon
$5,000 toward your move plus a stack of local perks in a small central-Illinois city.
Record checked Oct 21, 2026 · official source confirmed 31 Oct, 06:47 UTC
Summary
Mattoon offer of $5,000 toward moving expenses plus 20+ local perks (up to $11,707 total) for remote workers who move to the city.
Dream spread
$5,000 toward your move plus a stack of local perks in a small central-Illinois city.
Relocation reality check
Listing shows 'Application Closed'. Required a two-year commitment to live within city limits and applicants living 100+ miles away.
Your fit signals
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See Solo & Household plansCheck: Income of USD 45,000/year
Minimum income of USD 45,000 per year.
Check: Remote work for employers or clients outside United States
Income must come from an employer or clients based outside United States; local paid work is usually not allowed on…
Reality engine
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Eligibility
Remote worker (no gig work) earning $45,000+, living 100+ miles from Mattoon, pre-approved, committing to two years within city limits.
Conditions
The program's rules on record, blockers first. Confirm each on the official source.
Income of USD 45,000/year
BlockerMinimum income of USD 45,000 per year. Derived from the program's stated requirement — the official source sets how income is measured (gross or net, period, family add-ons).
Remote work for employers or clients outside United States
CautionIncome must come from an employer or clients based outside United States; local paid work is usually not allowed on this route.
The long game
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CuratedCosts & money
The amounts & terms on record from the official source. USD figures are estimates.
- Incentive
- $5,000Conditions apply — read the catch before counting on it.
- Income requirement
- $45,000 per year≈ USD 3,750/month (approximate, as of 2026-10-21)
- Duration
- 24 months (about 2 years)
- Property purchase
- Not required
- Tax
- Relocation grants are generally taxable income in the US; confirm with a tax professional.
True cost to move
Upfront cash, reimbursements, and net position after approval — not headline incentive amounts.
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.
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- r/Tulsa
Source trail
We could not fully confirm the key figures against the official source. Check it yourself before relying on them.
“$5,000 Cash Towards Moving Expenses ... Must agree to live within the city limits of Mattoon, IL for a minimum of two years”
Primary official sourceLast 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.
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