The City of Cumberland is launching a limited time relocation package pilot program in an effort to attract families to live inside of the city limits.
THE OFFER – Up to $20,000 ($10,000 relocation cash plus up to $10,000, dollar for dollar match, for approved renovations on an existing home, or for a down-payment on a newly constructed home, within the city limits. ).
Per the City of Cumberland: “This is a great opportunity if you, or someone you know, is at least 18 years old, eligible to work in the United States, relocating to live in the City of Cumberland from outside of Allegany County, have full-time remote employment, existing local employment, or accepting a new job in the area and do not currently have a home under contract with a realtor, and can move to Cumberland within six months of your application being approved.
Applicant must purchase a home and live in it as their primary residence for no less than 5 years. If applicant lives in home less than 5 years the funding will need to be paid back to the City of Cumberland. For more information about this program, or if you would like to apply, please visit the City’s website at: https://www.ci.cumberland.md.us/1787/Choose-Cumberland-Relocation-Program
This is a limited time, pilot program. Applications will be accepted on a first come, first served basis. Submitting an application does not guarantee acceptance. If the website does not answer all of your questions, please contact Ruth Davis – Rogers at (301)759-6431 or at [email protected] for additional information.
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