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Hamilton Talent Attraction Program (TAP)
Hamilton, OH
$10,000 · Paused
Offer: $10,000 in student loan debt assistance (up to $300/month for 33+ months)
Who it's for: recent college graduates, STEAM program graduates
Requirements: Graduated within 7 years from STEAM program. Move to designated urban neighborhood. Full-time employment in Butler County or remote position. Forfeit future payments if move before completion.
What $10,000 actually buys in Hamilton
A headline figure only means something against local prices. At Hamilton's median rent of $947/mo, this award covers about 10.6 months of rent.
It is worth 7.1% of a median home ($141,300) and 18.9% of median household income ($52,995). That is a meaningful cushion for a relocation, though not a substitute for a job offer.
What it costs to live in OH
Before the incentive, OH itself is 15 of the 48 states we cover on cost of living, counting from the cheapest, with a typical index of 92.4 (US = 100). A typical home runs $252,210 and rent $1,350/mo.
OH levies a state income tax, so weigh the one-off award against the ongoing bill. Effective property tax is around 1.5% of home value.
How this compares
At $10,000, this is the 7 th largest cash relocation offer of the 32 we track.
Source: Verified July 2026; applications currently on pause, check for reopening. Programs change often — confirm current terms on the official page. SalaryCompareTool is not affiliated with this program.