Curtis, Nebraska

Many Americans prefer to build their own houses rather than searching the market for one that fits most of their requirements. If you’re one of them, moving to Curtis, Nebraska, is the smart thing to do.

If your single-family home follows certain specifications, the land on which your home is built could be yours for free! Better yet, if you have children under 18 and you enroll them in a local public school, you could receive an additional $1,000 for every child you enroll.

Harmony, Minnesota

Building a home in Hamony, Minnesota, also pays! If you follow the guidelines of the Home Construction Rebate program, the Harmony Economic Development Authority will grant you a cash rebate of up to $12,000. How much you actually receive depends on the value of the house you’ve built.

And, let’s be honest, who wouldn’t like to live in a place called Harmony? Sounds like a comfortable place, don’t you think?