Workforce Programs - Relocation Reimbursement

 

Applications are located at the bottom of the page

 

Maximum Reimbursement:

• Up to $5,000 per employee for eligible moving expenses.
• Maximum Business Payout: $15,000 per business. Requests may exceed $15,000, but the payout will not.

Eligible Expenses:

• Mileage or airfare for the employee and immediate family.
• Hotel or lodging incurred during specified moving period.
• Rental of hauling equipment.
• Moving services.
• New licenses and vehicle registration for North Dakota.

Business Eligibility:

• Businesses must be hiring for a position outlined in the high-need and emerging occupations list. If the position is not listed, the employer may request a review for approval.
• The business must have a location in Dunn County.
• The application must be submitted and approved prior to hiring a new employee.
• Employer will certify the employee’s eligibility and ensure proper use of funds.

Employee Qualifications:

• Employee must relocate from a distance of 100 miles or more to a residence in Dunn County.
• Employee must be hired within 12 months of the employer’s application for the program.
• Employee must successfully complete an initial probationary period (60 days).
• Employee must work full-time (32+ hours) for a minimum of three years.
• Employee and employer must provide receipts of eligible moving expenses.

Reimbursement Process:

• Funds will be released on a reimbursement basis upon submission of eligible receipts and verification of employment.
• The employer must submit the Workforce Relocation Reimbursement Application – Step 2 along with receipts to qualify for reimbursement.
• Reimbursement is processed after the probationary period (60 days) and employee certification is approved.

Payback Terms:

• In the event of termination, employee quitting, or like situation (other than death or disability) that causes employment not to last the three-year period, employer will be expected to notify Dunn County JDA within one month that the employee is no longer with them and return funds to Dunn County JDA within three months.
• Payback amount is based on a tiered schedule as follows:  

          0-12 months, 100% payback required.

          13-24 months, 50% payback required.

          25-35 months, 30% payback required.

• The repayment can be deducted from the employee’s final payout or managed through a payback arrangement.
• The employer is responsible for retrieving funds from terminated employee and repaying them to Dunn County JDA.