"Remote work changed everything. Suddenly, you could live anywhere with decent internet, and entire regions started noticing their populations draining away to bigger metros or other countries entirely. As a result, floundering cities began to try and entice newcomers through grants, relocation packages, and benefits that make moving financially irresistible. Here are twenty cities that will straight up bribe you to relocate with various incentives."
"1. Ponga, Spain: €3,000 Per Person This Asturian village in northern Spain offers €3,000 to anyone willing to move there, with the total capped at €9,000 per family. Ponga has fewer than 600 residents and desperately needs young families to keep schools open and services running. The region is stunningly green, tucked into mountains with traditional stone houses and a slower pace of life."
Remote work enabled people to live anywhere with reliable internet, accelerating population loss in smaller towns and rural regions. Many depopulated communities now offer direct financial incentives, property deals, monthly stipends, and business or rent assistance to draw newcomers and stabilize local services. Examples include Ponga offering €3,000 per person, Albinen offering up to 25,000 Swiss francs with purchase and residency commitments, Candela providing €2,000 plus rent help for new businesses or jobs, and Antikythera offering monthly payments plus land and housing with specific eligibility requirements.
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