Moving is an expensive undertaking.

In some cases, you’ll need to take time off work to handle things.

You might even lose quite a bit of money in the process.

And they’re heading to less-costly places, like Texas.

The Lone Star Statedoesn’t charge state taxes, which helps residents keep costs low.

There are some that are willing to give you money or another financial incentive just for occupying space.

Some offer more money than others, but you could stand to earn some decent cash by relocating.

Here are some states that will pay you to move there.

TheTulsa Remote programwillpay you $10,000to live in Tulsa, Oklahoma, even as you work remotely.

Vermont

TheRemote Worker Grant Programlets you work anywhere while living in Vermont.

For Vermont, you’ll need to detail your employment, including information that your employer must complete.

You’ll also need to detail qualifying remote worker expenses that aren’t covered by your job.

The program is limited to one grant recipient per household, and self-employed people aren’t eligible.

(Note that all the funding has already been awarded for 2020.

The Vermont Legislature is evaluating additional funding to continue the program.)

The city of Lincoln gives away free residential lots to people with the intention of building a new home.

Thefree home site programhas lots that range from 12,000 to 35,000 square feet.

If you get the lot, you’ll qualify for a 10-yearproperty rebate tax program.

The city of Marne also has afree lot program.

This is for legal US residents only, and only single or duplex housing is permitted.

The state’s oil royalties pay each permanent resident an annual dividend.

(The amounts vary each year depending on stock market performance and other factors.)

This is a big benefit to current Alaska residents.

Bill Walker reduced dividend amounts to recipients, and the topic became a huge campaign issue in 2018.

Mike Dunleavy is looking for ways to implementsupplemental payouts.

To qualify, you’ll need to:

Getting $5,000 to reduce some costs is helpful.

But many other cities, counties and states offer home-buyer assistance programs.

See the eligibility requirements and whatyou might qualify for.