About the Program

Move to Michigan encourages and incentivizes remote workers nationwide to move to Southwest Michigan, including up to $15,000* toward a new home and a choice of over $5,000 in additional perks to enjoy for your first year.

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The Details

The incentive includes $10,000 toward your mortgage and is provided to the lender at closing. Half of the grant is forgiven after each year of residency.

If you plan to place a child(ren) into public school for the first two years of residency, the incentive increases to $15,000. The student must be present on both count days (first Wednesday in October and the second Wednesday in February).

• You must provide proof of remote employment outside the state of Michigan.
• You must not be a current Michigan resident.
• You must not currently have a home under contract or working with a realtor in the area.
• You must purchase or build a home with a cost of at least $200,000.
• You must purchase or build a home in one of the following locations: the City of St. Joseph, the City of Benton Harbor, St. Joseph Charter Township, Royalton Township, Benton Charter Township, Oronoko Charter Township, Lake Charter Township, Lincoln Charter Township, or the Village of Stevensville.

Once moved, you must be considered a full-time Michigan resident (obtain a Michigan driver’s license and claim Michigan home as primary residence).

You must consider volunteering on a non-profit board, in local schools, or participating in a civic organization in Berrien County.

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