An Arkansas county doesn't want families to move. It's offering them up to $50,000 to build or renovate their homes.

Tue, 06/18/2024 - 06:03

A shot of a street in Blytheville, Arkansas, with the Ritz civic center, which has an Art Deco-style marquee, at the center. Also visible are other storefronts, most with brick facades. — A street in Blytheville, Arkansas.
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Mississippi County offers up to $50,000 for new home builds or renovations to attract residents.
The Work Here, Live Here program aims to boost the local economy and grow the population.
The incentive is available to employees of local companies and has drawn 80 new homeowners.

Mississippi County, Arkansas wants to help residents build their dream home, as long as they agree to live in the area for at least four years. To accomplish this goal, it's offering up to $50,000 per household for a renovation or new build.