JobsOhio Relocation Incentive
August 18, 2025
The JobsOhio Relocation Incentive helps Ohio employers of any size in ten critical sectors expand their workforce, specifically in STEM and technical occupations, with direct financial incentives for attracting out-of-state professionals.
The JobsOhio Relocation Incentive helps Ohio employers of any size in ten critical sectors expand their workforce, specifically in STEM and technical occupations, with direct financial incentives for attracting out-of-state professionals.
- $15,000 incentive payment: Received for each qualifying new hire who establishes permanent residency and starts work.
- First-come, first-served: Up to $225,000 total (15 hires) per company until program funds are depleted.
- No strings attached: Direct payment of funds to your company with no restrictions on specific eligible costs.
- Employers of all sizes: Dedicated funding for companies of all sizes to ensure any employer can participate.
To qualify for the incentive, employers must meet all following criteria:
- Do business as an Ohio-based employer in one of JobsOhio’s targeted industries.
- Hire full-time employee in STEM and technical occupation (1099 contractors do not qualify).
- Provide the number of relocated STEM and technical hires for three prior calendar years to establish an annual baseline relocation number.
Who Are Eligible Hires?
New full-time STEM or technical employees whose roles align with JobsOhio priority occupations may qualify an employer for the incentive when they relocate to Ohio from out of state and establish residency.