Make Your Move to Black River Falls, Wisconsin

Discover new opportunities in Black River Country!

Ready for a fresh start? Black River Falls offers the perfect balance of small-town charm, outdoor adventure, and career opportunities. Through a partnership between the City of Black River Falls and MakeMyMove, eligible out-of-state residents may qualify for relocation incentives valued at up to $8,000.

Whether you’re exploring a new place to call home or a local employer looking to recruit new talent, discover how MakeMyMove can help.

Relocation Incentives & Community Perks

More than relocation assistance. A head start in your new community.

Moving somewhere new is an exciting opportunity, and having the right support can make all the difference.

The MakeMyMove relocation package is designed to help eligible newcomers settle into Black River Falls with financial assistance, qualifying housing benefits, recreation passes, community memberships, and special perks from local businesses.

Explore the incentives below and discover how Black River Falls is helping new residents feel at home from day one.

$5,000 Cash Relocation Incentive

Eligible newcomers may receive $5,000 in cash assistance to help offset relocation expenses and make their move to Black River Falls easier.

Subject to MakeMyMove program eligibility and requirements.

Housing Benefits

One month of free rent through participating S.C. Swiderski housing, with a qualifying 12-month lease.

Subject to program eligibility and qualifying lease terms and property availability.

Community Perks & Memberships

Discover additional benefits, including recreation passes, local memberships, park passes, and gift cards to help you explore your new community.

Benefits are subject to program availability and eligibility.

Ready to Make Your Move?

Remote Worker Relocation

Keep your career. Change your scenery.

Bring your remote job or self-employed business to Black River Falls and enjoy the benefits of small-town living.

Eligible applicants must currently live outside Wisconsin, be at least 18 years old, and have an annual household income of at least $55,000.

Additional relocation, employment, and documentation requirements apply.

Local Employment Relocation

Build your career. Find your community.

Looking for a new career and a fresh start? Black River Falls offers opportunities across healthcare, manufacturing, education, hospitality, and other local industries.

Eligible applicants must currently live outside Wisconsin, be at least 18 years old, and secure qualifying full-time employment in or near Black River Falls earning at least $55,000 annually.

Additional employment, residency, and documentation requirements apply. Remote workers and self-employed individuals are not eligible for this specific program.

Employers: Find Your Next Great Hire

Grow your workforce. Strengthen our community.

Finding qualified employees is essential to the success of local businesses. Through the MakeMyMove initiative, Black River Falls area employers have an opportunity to support workforce recruitment by connecting with individuals interested in relocating to our community.

Whether your business is actively hiring or planning for future workforce needs, MakeMyMove offers an opportunity to explore new ways to attract talent to the Black River Falls area.

Learn how your business can get involved, share employment opportunities, and become part of a community-wide effort to welcome new residents and strengthen our local workforce.

How MakeMyMove Works for Employers

1. Register Your Business

Complete MakeMyMove’s brief employer registration form and share information about your business, current job openings, and hiring needs.

2. Connect With Talent

MakeMyMove helps connect participating employers with prospective candidates interested in relocating to Black River Falls. Potential matches are identified based on employer needs and available job opportunities.

3. Hire & Welcome

Continue using your existing hiring process while MakeMyMove provides relocation assistance and community connections for eligible new hires. Together, we’re helping new employees feel at home in Black River Falls.

Become a MakeMyMove Partner Employer

Your next great employee could be planning a move to Black River Falls!

Join MakeMyMove’s employer network to connect with prospective candidates interested in relocating to our community. Share your hiring needs and open positions while continuing to use your existing recruitment and hiring process.

Participation is fully sponsored during the funded program term, with no additional recruitment-program cost to participating employers. Registration takes approximately two minutes, and MakeMyMove will help establish your employer profile and candidate-matching opportunities.

Questions About Employer Participation?

The MakeMyMove team is available to answer questions about employer registration, candidate matching, and relocation support.

Contact MakeMyMove at [email protected] for assistance.

Explore Your New Community

Moving to a new community involves more than finding a place to live. From housing and employment to recreation and local services, Black River Country offers resources to help make your transition easier.

Explore the information below to discover what makes Black River Falls and the surrounding Jackson County communities a great place to call home.

Find Housing

Explore rental properties, homebuying resources, affordable housing options, and assistance programs throughout Jackson County.

Find Employment

Explore local job openings, career opportunities, and employment resources throughout Black River Falls and Jackson County.

Explore Black River Country

Discover outdoor recreation, local attractions, community events, shopping, dining, and everything that makes Black River Country a great place to call home.

MakeMyMove Frequently Asked Questions

Have questions about moving to Black River Falls? Find answers about relocation incentives, eligibility requirements, the application process, and opportunities for local employers.

MakeMyMove is a relocation platform that helps communities attract new residents through financial incentives, employment opportunities, and community connections.

The City of Black River Falls has partnered with MakeMyMove to attract new residents and strengthen the local workforce. Eligible out-of-state residents may qualify for relocation incentives valued at up to $8,000, while participating local employers can connect with prospective candidates interested in relocating to Black River Falls.

Program eligibility requirements and conditions apply.

Black River Falls offers two MakeMyMove relocation programs, each with specific eligibility requirements.

Remote Worker Relocation Program

Applicants generally must:

  • Be at least 18 years old.
  • Currently live outside Wisconsin.
  • Work full-time remotely and retain their existing position, or be self-employed and retain their existing clients.
  • Have an annual household income of at least $55,000.
  • Relocate their primary residence to Black River Falls within six months.

Local Employment Relocation Program

Applicants generally must:

  • Be at least 18 years old.
  • Currently live outside Wisconsin.
  • Earn at least $20,000 in their current employment.
  • Secure eligible full-time employment in or near Black River Falls earning at least $55,000 annually.
  • Commit to living in Black River Falls for at least one year.

Remote workers, gig workers, and self-employed individuals are not eligible for the Local Employment program.

Important: Applicants must provide documentation verifying eligibility. Meeting the listed requirements does not guarantee acceptance or an incentive award. MakeMyMove and the program sponsors determine final eligibility and approval.

Review the complete requirements on the official MakeMyMove program pages before applying.

The Black River Falls MakeMyMove relocation package offers eligible participants incentives and community benefits with a combined advertised value of up to $8,000.

The package may include:

  • $5,000 Cash Relocation Incentive: Financial assistance to help eligible newcomers offset relocation expenses.
  • Housing Benefit: One month of free rent through participating S.C. Swiderski housing with a qualifying 12-month lease, subject to property availability and program terms.
  • Lunda Community Center Membership: A one-year membership to enjoy local fitness and recreation amenities.
  • Chamber of Commerce Membership: A one year individual membership or up to 50% off a business membership to help newcomers connect with the local business community.
  • Golf and Aquatic Center Passes: Opportunities to enjoy local recreational facilities.
  • Scholze Ace Home Center Gift Card: A $250 gift card for home and household needs.
  • Park Passes: Jackson County and Wisconsin State Park passes to explore the region’s outdoor recreation opportunities.
  • Local Coffee Perk: An additional benefit highlighting a local business.

Important: The $8,000 represents the advertised combined value of cash and other benefits, not an $8,000 cash payment. Incentives are subject to program eligibility, approval, availability, and applicable terms. Benefits may differ between relocation programs.

The relocation initiative is sponsored by the City of Black River Falls in partnership with MakeMyMove.

Yes! Black River Falls offers a MakeMyMove relocation program specifically designed for remote workers and qualifying self-employed individuals.

You may be eligible if you:

  • Are at least 18 years old.
  • Currently reside outside Wisconsin.
  • Work full-time remotely and can keep your current position after relocating, or are self-employed and can retain your existing clients or business portfolio.
  • Have an annual household income of at least $55,000.
  • Can relocate your primary residence to Black River Falls within six months.
  • Can provide documentation verifying that you meet the program requirements.

How to Apply

  1. Visit the official Black River Falls Remote Worker Program page.
  2. Complete the MakeMyMove application.
  3. If you qualify, program representatives will help review your eligibility and answer questions.
  4. If selected and formally approved, you can accept the program offer and coordinate your relocation.

Explore the Black River Falls Remote Worker Program

Eligibility verification and program approval are required. Submitting an application does not guarantee acceptance or payment of relocation incentives.

Local employers in Black River Falls and the surrounding area are encouraged to participate in MakeMyMove’s employer recruitment program.

Through a partnership between the City of Black River Falls and MakeMyMove, participating employers can connect with qualified candidates interested in relocating to our community.

How It Works

  1. Register Your Business: Complete the brief employer registration form and share information about your company, hiring needs, and available positions.
  2. Connect With Candidates: MakeMyMove helps identify prospective candidates whose skills and interests align with participating employers’ opportunities.
  3. Continue Your Hiring Process: Employers maintain their existing recruitment, interview, and hiring procedures.
  4. Welcome New Employees: Eligible new hires may receive relocation incentives and community support to help them settle into Black River Falls.

Is There a Cost?

Employer participation is fully sponsored during the funded program term. There is no additional recruitment-program cost to participating employers.

Registration typically takes less than two minutes. Participation does not guarantee candidate matches or hires.

Ready to Participate?

Register as a MakeMyMove Partner Employer

For questions about employer participation, contact [email protected].

No additional recruitment-program fees are charged to participating employers during the funded program term.

The City of Black River Falls and MakeMyMove have established a sponsored recruitment initiative to help local businesses connect with qualified individuals interested in relocating to our community.

Participating employers benefit from:

  • Fully Sponsored Recruitment Support: Access to MakeMyMove’s candidate-matching program without additional recruitment-program fees during the funded term.
  • No Changes to Existing Hiring Procedures: Businesses continue using their normal application, interview, hiring, and employment practices.
  • Prearranged Relocation Incentives: Eligible new hires may qualify for relocation incentives through the funded MakeMyMove program. Employers are not responsible for designing or funding these program incentives.
  • Dedicated Program Assistance: MakeMyMove and local program representatives help support eligible candidates throughout the relocation process.

Employers remain responsible for their ordinary employment expenses, including wages, benefits, and other standard hiring costs.

Participation does not guarantee candidate matches or successful hires.

Interested in participating?

Register as a MakeMyMove Partner Employer

Whether you’re considering relocating to Black River Falls or you’re a local employer interested in recruiting new talent, the MakeMyMove team is available to help.

Questions About Relocation and Eligibility

For questions about relocation incentives, eligibility requirements, applications, or available benefits, contact MakeMyMove directly.

Email: [email protected]

Questions About Employer Participation

Local employers interested in registering, connecting with potential candidates, or learning how the recruitment program works can also contact MakeMyMove.

Employer Registration: Register as a MakeMyMove Partner Employer

Email: [email protected]

Questions About Living in Black River Country

The Black River Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Center is available to help prospective residents discover housing resources, employment opportunities, local businesses, recreation, and community information.

Visit Explore Black River Country to learn more about the area.

Please note that MakeMyMove administers the application and eligibility review process. Final approval and incentive eligibility are determined through the program.

Your Next Chapter Starts in Black River Falls

Whether you’re ready to make Black River Falls your new home or looking to grow your team with talented professionals, MakeMyMove can help you take the next step.

Program Information & Eligibility Disclaimer

The Black River Falls MakeMyMove relocation initiative is offered through a partnership between the City of Black River Falls and MakeMyMove. Relocation incentives advertised at up to $8,000 represent the combined value of cash assistance and eligible community benefits, not a guaranteed cash payment.

All incentives, benefits, and program participation are subject to eligibility requirements, application approval, funding availability, and applicable program terms. Benefits and requirements may change. Submission of an application does not guarantee acceptance or payment. Applicants and participating employers should review current program details directly with MakeMyMove before making relocation or employment decisions.