List of U.S. Companies Who Offer Relocation & Housing Packages to Employees
Moving around the country can be a really expensive undertaking. I mean, all of it. Food, gas, lodging, breaking leases and/or 1st/last/security at your new house. This is not taking into account if you need to sell your home and pay closing costs. It's also not including the prospect of changing jobs. Needless to say, there's A LOT that goes into moving. God forbid you also have a family and children, you see where I'm going with this, right?
OK so? What's the solution? How do we even move? Do we just stay at our current home in our current city and never experience anything new? There are ways to make it all happen. Have you ever considered shopping for a new job? Not just any job, a job that comes with a relocation package. Many such jobs will pay for everything from closing costs to professional movers and storage.
So, how do you find these unicorn companies offering housing and relocation assistance? Well, i thought you'd never ask! We've compiled a list of companies to get you started. The companies listed below have relocation packages. You'll notice specific details are often on a very case-by-case basis. Some of these companies have sections of their site dedicated to listing out all of the specifics. For other companies, they keep it vague and it will require you to do some online research.
Anyhow, let's get started!
3M
3M offers multiple types of housing and moving assistance to their employees.
- Relocation Assistance to employees who are willing to relocate. The relocation assistance includes short-term housing for up to a month, food allowances, and some transportation reimbursement.
- Corporate Lodging - 3M will also provide furnished corporate rentals in the form of furnished apartments or extended stays for staff on temporary assignment.
- Rental & Lease Reimbursement – 3M will cover up to two months’ worth of rent to cover lease breaks at your current apartment or home rental.
- Moving Assistance – 3M offers moving services through professional moving companies. This includes all household items as well as up to two vehicles. 3M will also reimburse you for rental car charges for up to 14 days or until your shipped vehicles arrive in your new city.
- Home Marketing Assistance: For homeowners selling their current residence, 3M offers assistance through a Relocation Management Company. This includes providing qualified realtor options, ordering Broker Market Analyses, and assisting with marketing plans. However, 3M does not reimburse home sale expenses.
- New Home Purchase Closing Costs & Mortgage Assistance: If a home is purchased within one year from the effective date of transfer, 3M covers normal and customary closing costs and provides a general home inspection allowance up to $500. A direct-bill program through 3M-preferred national lenders is also available.
AbbVie
AbbVie offers both housing and relocation assistance to eligible employees. Please note, not all employees are eligible for assistance. Eligibility typically depends on your position within the company and other factors. If you’re interested in learning more or have questions for the company, you may contact them at [email protected] or visit careers.abbvie.com
- Moving Related Costs – AbbVie will cover professional moving services, storage of your personal items at a professional and secure storage facility, and in some cases transportation reimbursement.
- Short-term Lodging – Furnished housing or extended stay lodging is available to employees in some roles. This is typically on a case-by-case basis.
Abbott Laboratories
Abbott offers moving and relocation assistance to certain employees, in addition to the longlist of other benefits.
It should be noted that there are a few websites online that state Abbott offers a large selection of relocation, moving, transportation, and even spousal employment assistance. However, I was unable to verify any of them from the abbott.com domain or official handbook. These claims were located on job boards and various career websites. For this reason, these unverified benefits were not included in the list below.
- Relocation – ALEC is the relocation service that Abbott has partnered with. You can read about them or submit a request for more info on the relocation program at this link.
- Intern Housing & Transportation – Interns can enjoy both paid housing for up to 6 months and paid transportation in the form of car rentals or taxi/uber reimbursements. Utilities and internet are also included.
Adobe
Adobe has many benefits related to housing / relocation for both new hires and interns. This includes real estate services such as buying and selling homes, mortgage assistance, home insurance, moving company assistance including automobiles, and short-term housing. The service is referred to as the Altair Advantage Program.
In addition to moving and housing help, they have a program called Fond which gives Adobe employees special deals and pricing on a huge list of categories. Once you’re hired, you can access Fond here. For those of you who want to learn more about Fond and are not yet employees, click here. Adobe also has a phone number for any benefit questions at 855-898-4218.
- Home Insurance – There is an internal program available for obtaining both home and auto insurance.
- Short-term Housing – They offer temporary lodging support both inside and outside the U.S.
- Real Estate & Rental Services – Adobe offers assistance buying, selling, or renting a home.
- Mortgage Services – Assistance provided to those new hires wanting to secure a mortgage.
- Moving Assistance – Adobe will help assist in the moving of automobiles and your household goods through a 3rd party moving company.
Alphabet / Google
Google has a very robust relocation package available for both employees and interns. Google uses a points system. Depending on the employee’s level within Google, they are awarded points which can be redeemed for various relocation and housing benefits from 3rd party providers. Read more here.
Google typically offers a full relocation package, or a lumpsum cash payment of between $10,000 - $50,000 depending on the individual and their situation. There are discussions at various job boards about which is the better choice with most people agreeing the lumpsum payment is the idea choice.
- Intern relocation – For interns, Google offers a special relocation bonus incentive for eligible candidates.
- Moving & storage – Google offers lump-sum payments to offset any moving costs for interns and new employees. This includes storage, car transportation, and household goods.
- Realtor assistance – Google provides realtor assistance to new hires who request it. This includes for buying and selling your home, or securing a rental.
- Temporary housing – Google offers access to furnished housing or extended stay housing near the office while the new hire searches for permanent housing.
- Housing stipend – Google offers both interns and employees relocation benefits. Google offers a $5,000 cash payment to all interns to use on anything they like, even remote interns.
- Housing allowance (veterans) – Google offers monthly housing allowances for some vets who are accepted into their apprenticeship program.
Amazon (warehouse / web services)
Amazon offers a fantastic program for new hires and interns alike. Comprehensive relocation and housing benefits are offered to support employees transitioning to new work locations. These benefits are designed to alleviate the financial and logistical challenges associated with moving.
Amazon provides their employees with a couple of different relocation options. First, they offer a one-time lump-sum payment option of between $20k and $40k depending on the specific circumstances of the specific employee. The other option is a “comprehensive relocation package”. This basically covers the entire moving process using a 3rd party contractor(s). This includes moving, transportation of belongings, finding new housing, ETC.
It should be noted that lower level warehouse employees and drivers are not eligible for most of the relocation benefits.
- Temporary Housing – Amazon has furnished temporary housing assistance for new hires who are willing to relocate. This is typically only for corporate employees. Delivery drivers and warehouse workers are not eligible for this package.
- Packing, moving, and storage – Amazon will offer assistance in the form of cash payments or moving service package via a 3rd party moving company. This includes anything such as packing your household items, moving it across country in a van or truck, and even storage unit costs.
- New home search – A realtor or realty service is offered by Amazon to help new hires find a new residence, sell their current residence, or locate a suitable rental home. Amazon will pay airfare, car rental, and lodging for your entire family to tour your new city and search for a new home or apartment.
American Airlines
AA offers employees relocation stipends for different amounts depending on your position level. The amounts generally range between $3,000 and $20,000. Further information on housing and relocation benefits from American Airlines on their website are not readily available or unknown.
- $3,000 - $20,000 housing / relocation stipend. Amount depends on employee’s level and position within the company.
American Express
American Express provides relocation assistance for eligible new hires, which may include reimbursement for moving expenses, temporary housing, and other related costs. Specific details can vary by position and location, so prospective employees are encouraged to confirm with American Express directly or review their employment contracts for more information.
The company also offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), life and disability insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, paid vacation and holidays, educational and adoption assistance, and employee discounts. Minimum qualifications to work at American Express typically include a high school diploma or equivalent and prior customer service experience, with additional requirements depending on the role.
Boeing
Boeing does offer relocation assistance, but specific details are murky. The Boeing relocation package varies by your new working location, your position, and other factors. The relocation package includes things such as moving, cash allowances, and temporary housing.
For specific details on the housing and relocation package, consult your recruiter or hiring manager.
Chevron Corporation
Yes, Chevron has a very robust housing and relocation program for both staff and interns. There are two separate relo and housing programs at Chevron, one for interns and one for employees. The details of these two programs are below.
Sirva has been selected to administer Chevron’s U.S. relocation programs. If you have questions or need help:
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 1-800-267-7573
Intern Relocation Program
- Eligibility: Applicable to interns offered roles within the U.S.
- Relocation Allowance:
- A lump sum to cover miscellaneous expenses and travel.
- $300 Miscellaneous Expense Allowance.
- Travel reimbursement for mileage or airfare, depending on location.
- Intern Housing:
- Fully furnished corporate housing with costs covered by Chevron, excluding incidentals like premium cable and property damage.
- Roommate matching via RoomSync for undergraduates.
- Taxes:
- Relocation allowances and housing are taxable income, with Chevron providing tax assistance for Federal and state taxes.
General Relocation Program (New Hires with 3+ Years’ Experience)
Key Details:
- Miscellaneous Expense Allowance (MEA):
- One-and-a-half months' base salary, up to $15,000, for discretionary relocation expenses.
- Relocation Lump Sum Allowance:
- Covers home finding, temporary housing, and final move travel.
- Flexibility in usage without submission of receipts.
- Household Goods Shipment:
- Full-service move, including packing, shipping, and storage (up to 60 days).
- Restrictions apply to certain items (e.g., hazardous materials, large vehicles).
- Housing Assistance:
- Homeowners:
- Comprehensive home sale assistance, including marketing support and a Guaranteed Buyout Offer (GBO).
- Renters:
- Up to $750 for rental finding assistance.
- Lease cancellation reimbursement for penalties, up to three months' rent.
- Duplicate Housing: Covers additional housing costs if new and old homes overlap.
- Homeowners:
- Spouse/Domestic Partner Assistance:
- Up to $2,500 for job search or family assistance services through IMPACT Group.
- Financial Options:
- Bridge Loans: Short-term loans to secure new homes before selling current residences.
- Preferred Mortgage Program: Includes discounted rates and waived fees.
Tax Assistance:
- Relocation benefits are taxable income, with gross-up assistance provided to offset Federal and state tax liabilities.
- Year-end tax adjustments (true-ups) ensure accurate withholdings.
Repayment:
- Employees terminating within two years must repay relocation benefits (100% in the first year, 50% in the second).
This summary encapsulates the major provisions for Chevron's relocation programs. Let me know if further details are required on specific sections!
Cigna
Some websites around the web say that Cigna does offer housing and relocation services to new employees. However, from what I can see, there is no public information located on any cigna.com website that goes into detail about any type of relocation or housing assistance for new hires.
Cisco Systems
Cisco Systems is aa major technology company located out of San Jose, CA. They do offer relocation help to employees but it’s on a vary case-by-case basis.
“Relocation is on a case-by-case basis and depends on various factors including business need and type of role. With that said, we offer flexible work practices and allow our employees the option of working remotely. We encourage you to reach out to your recruiter for specific details.”
Cognizant Technology Solutions
Cognizant Technology Solutions (CTS) offers a seamless relocation experience, aiming to ensure a smooth transition for employees relocating for job-related transfers. Benefits and support may vary depending on role and company policy.
- Comprehensive Relocation Support:
- Assistance with finding suitable accommodation that matches individual needs, preferences, and budget.
- Coverage of moving expenses, travel costs, and temporary accommodations.
- Support tailored for both domestic and international relocations.
- Holistic Approach:
- Guidance on navigating local culture, social practices, and settling into the new environment.
- Pre-departure orientation and essential preparation for international moves.
- Logistical Assistance:
- Help with navigating paperwork and managing the complexities of international relocations.
- Access to CTS’s network and resources for finding appropriate housing options.
- Personalized Needs Assessment:
- A dedicated team works closely with employees to understand their housing requirements, ensuring a comfortable and smooth transition to the new location.
CTS emphasizes making relocation a stress-free and integral part of the employee experience.
Delta Airlines
Delta typically doesn’t offer relocation or housing assistance to employees, interns, or new hires. There are some rare occasions where these benefits may be offered, but it’s on a very case-by-case basis.
- Limited Relocation Assistance: Standard relocation packages are not commonly provided. However, certain management positions may offer relocation support.
- Housing Stipends for Specific Programs: Interns and participants in rotational programs, especially those relocating from out-of-state, may receive housing stipends or assistance.
- Emphasis on Travel Perks: Delta offers substantial travel-related benefits, including unlimited standby travel privileges, discounts on Delta flights, and access to Delta Sky Clubs.
For detailed information on relocation benefits, it's advisable to consult Delta's official resources or contact their human resources department.
Energy Transfer
Energy Transfer does offer relocation assistance to employees who are moving 50 or more miles away from their typical work location.
SemGroup Corporation & Energy Transfer Relocation Benefits
- Eligibility:
- Employees asked to relocate more than 50 miles from their current work location are eligible for relocation benefits.
- Relocation support is provided under a tiered benefits system based on the employee’s job level.
- Relocation Package:
- Covers moving expenses and logistical support.
- Provides resources to assist with housing arrangements, tailored to the specific needs of the employee and location.
- Severance and Relocation:
- If a job requiring relocation is offered but the employee declines, severance is still available only if the new job is more than 50 miles away from the current location.
- Employees who reject jobs within 50 miles of their current location may forfeit severance eligibility.
- Integration with New Employer:
- For employees continuing with Energy Transfer after a merger, assistance with housing, relocation, and integration into Energy Transfer systems is provided promptly post-closing.
- Comprehensive Assistance:
- Relocation services include logistical support and leveraging resources to secure suitable housing aligned with employee needs and preferences.
ExxonMobil
Relocation Benefits for U.S. Employees
Check our ExxonMobil Houston Housing
Eligibility: Relocation benefits are available if the new work location is at least 50 miles further from the current residence than the old work location. Residency at the new location must be established within 90 days (e.g., purchasing a home or signing a six-month lease).
Key Benefits:
- Miscellaneous Expense Allowance (MEA): A one-time, non-accountable payment to cover various expenses like closing down a home, setting up a household, and additional moving costs.
- Lump Sum Payment: Non-accountable payment to cover home selection trips, interim living, final move, and dependent care costs.
- Household Goods Shipment: Covers shipping household goods, automobiles, and recreational vehicles, including 30-60 days of storage if needed.
- Spousal Employment Assistance: Up to $2,500 for job search-related expenses such as resume preparation and interview coaching.
- Rental Assistance: Relocation consultants help locate rental apartments or homes, with optional accompanied tours in specific areas.
Additional Benefits for Employees Relocating from Outside the U.S.:
- Meet and Greet Services: Includes area orientation, home finding, and settling-in services.
- Visa Expense Reimbursement: Covers necessary visa costs, medical exams, and work permits for eligible dependents.
- Pet Relocation Assistance: Reimbursement for some costs associated with relocating pets.
- Automobile Assistance: Support for disposing of personal vehicles at the old location.
- Interim Living and Final Trip: Provides hotel accommodation, rental cars, and transportation during the transition period.
General Electric
GE has one of the more thorough relocation packages of any U.S. companies on this list. I downloaded their employee benefits package PDF files and had ChatGPT compile all the details for me. The details are as follows.
GE U.S. Relocation Program - Renters and Homeowners
Eligibility:
- Available to full-time, exempt, and non-exempt salaried employees in the U.S. for company-authorized relocations.
- Employees must establish residency in the new location within 90 days of transfer.
General Relocation Benefits (Both Renters and Homeowners):
- Temporary Housing:
- Lump-sum payment for temporary living expenses such as lodging, meals, and local transportation.
- Renters: Up to $1,800 ($2,700 for high-cost areas) via Lump Sum or Actual Cost Tracking (ACT).
- Homeowners: Up to $4,500 ($6,300 for high-cost areas).
- Travel Assistance:
- Reimbursement for house-hunting trips (up to two trips) and final en-route travel.
- Coverage includes mileage, airfare, lodging, and meals.
- Household Goods Shipment:
- GE covers packing, moving, unpacking, and appliance connections.
- Storage available: 30 days for renters, 90 days for homeowners.
- Pet transportation reimbursement up to $1,000.
- Vehicle Shipment:
- Up to two vehicles shipped if relocation exceeds 250 miles.
- Miscellaneous Expense Allowance (MEA):
- Renters: Half a month’s salary (capped at $10,000).
- Homeowners: One month’s salary (capped at $20,000).
- Intended to cover expenses like utility setup, registration fees, and cleaning costs.
- Spousal Assistance:
- Career consulting services, including resume writing, job search coaching, and interview preparation.
- Reimbursement up to $2,500.
Additional Benefits for Homeowners:
- Home Sale Assistance:
- GE may purchase eligible homes if listed with a registered agent.
- Home Sale Incentive: 2-3% bonus of the sale price (capped at $12,000) for securing an outside buyer within 30-60 days.
- New Home Closing Costs:
- Reimbursement for customary expenses, including loan discount points (up to 1%).
- Equity Advance:
- Interest-free advances for new home down payments, up to 70%-95% of home equity.
Repayment Policy:
- Employees terminating within 24 months of relocation (excluding retirement, disability, or plant closure) must repay relocation benefits.
Tax Assistance:
- Tax gross-up provided for federal, state, and local taxes on most relocation payments.
- FICA taxes are generally not covered.
- Year-end tax reporting is provided for employee records.
Goldman Sachs Group
Relocation Assistance:
- Limited direct relocation or housing subsidies are mentioned, but Goldman Sachs provides tools and programs to support employees transitioning to new locations.
- Employees can access the Personal Finance Center (PFC) for help with housing expenses, budgeting, and mortgage referrals.
General Housing and Lifestyle Support:
- Commuter Benefits: Pre-tax contributions for transit and parking costs, up to legal limits.
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Pre-tax savings for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
- On-site Health and Wellness Services: Available in locations like New York and Jersey City, offering health centers, ergonomic support, and more.
Additional Benefits:
- Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $10,000 annually for job-related degrees.
- Employee Discounts: Offers on banking, loans, and other financial services.
This is a refined summary of Goldman Sachs’ benefits focusing on relocation and housing-related aspects. Let me know if you'd like further adjustments!
Honeywell International
Honeywell does offer relocation to employees. However, I am unable to locate specific details on any of the Honeywell web properties. The only specific details comes from 3rd party career and job sites. I don’t want to list any specifics here on relocation unless it’s coming directly from the horses mouth, so to say.
Intel
Yes, Intel does offer employee relocation packages. However, at the time of this writing the specific details are not very specific. There are job websites where users discuss the package in detail on discussion forums and comment sections. However, I don’t want to add hearsay to this document. So, for that reason, I am leaving the specific details off.
JP Morgan Chase
JP Morgan offers a strong housing and pay package for interns which includes housing stipends. It is unclear what the specifics are regarding the relocation benefits. There are discussions on various sites and forums where employees and ex-employees discuss specifics. However, I am unable to locate any concrete benefit details from any JP Morgan website. So, for that reason, I am not including it in this document. If you do some Google searches, you will find these discussions I am speaking of. Good luck!
Johnson & Johnson
The details and specifics of JnJ’s relocation program are fairly sparse. I am unable to locate any details on their employment page. It should be noted some of their employee pages are behind a login wall which I can’t access. You will have to do your own research about their housing options by reading online discussions or contacting their career department.
You can tell by reading discussion threads on sites like reddit, indeed, and Glassdoor that Johnson and Johnson does offer low-levels of assistance. It appears from browsing these online discussions that anyone below senior level is typically offered $2000 - $10,000 to relocate, with some strings attached.
Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin does offer a relocation package, although the specifics of it are hard to come by. The best info on this topic you can find is secondhand information posted to sites like AnandTech and reddit from current employee discussions. But yes, they do offer relocation assistance. The specific details of their relocation assistance are not available on any of the Lockheed Martin web properties.
Marathon Petroleum
Marathon, like most energy companies, offer a very juicy relocation package for both interns and employees. The details of this relocation package are as follows:
Relocation for Employees
General Eligibility
- Employees relocating over 50 miles from their current residence to their new work location are eligible.
- Spouses, domestic partners, and dependents under 26 years old (or those physically/mentally incapable of self-support) are covered for relocation assistance if they move with the employee.
Relocation Allowance
- Transferred Exempt Employees:
- Lump-sum payment of up to $15,000.
- Additional allowance of 1.5x monthly salary, capped at $15,000.
- Combined relocation allowance capped at $30,000.
- Covers house-hunting trips, temporary living, travel expenses, childcare, and other personal needs.
- New Experienced Employees:
- Lump-sum payment up to $15,000, with a cap of $25,000 for combined allowances.
- Similar coverage for expenses as above.
- Hourly and Non-Exempt Employees:
- Lump-sum payment of $5,000 ($6,000 for relocations to high-cost states like CA, CO, WA).
- Interns and Co-ops:
- Lump-sum payment of $4,500 ($5,500 for high-cost states).
Housing Assistance
- Home Sale Assistance:
- Support in marketing and selling homes through approved agents.
- Payment of real estate commissions and closing costs if guidelines are followed.
- Guaranteed offer program provides buyout if home does not sell within 60 days.
- Home Sale Incentive:
- Employees can receive 3% of the sale price (up to $20,000) if they secure a buyer independently.
- Lease Cancellation:
- Reimbursement for fees incurred when breaking leases due to relocation.
- Equity Advance:
- Interest-free loans for home purchases, up to 70%-95% of home equity.
Movement of Household Goods
- Professional packing, transportation, and storage for up to 30-90 days, depending on employee type.
- Mobile home relocation reimbursement of $1,500.
Spousal and Career Assistance
- Up to $2,500 for spousal career services, including job search assistance.
Tax Implications
- Relocation benefits are taxable, but gross-up allowances are provided to offset federal, state, and FICA taxes for many benefits.
Relocation for Interns (pdf)
Marathon Petroleum Corporation provides a relocation allowance to support interns who need to relocate for their assignments. Eligible interns receive a taxable lump-sum payment of $4,500, or $5,500 if relocating to Alaska, California, Colorado, Utah, or Washington.
Eligibility Criteria
- Interns must relocate to a new residence for the internship to qualify for the allowance.
- Interns who remain in their current housing or under existing lease agreements are not eligible.
- Interns securing new housing in the same city as their educational institution are eligible only if the new lease begins within 30 days of the internship start date and the residence is maintained throughout the internship.
Application Process
- Interns must complete and submit the Co-op and Intern Employees Relocation Form no more than 30 days before, and no later than 60 days after, their internship start date.
- The lump-sum payment is included in a subsequent paycheck after the form is processed.
Additional Information
- The relocation allowance is subject to federal, state, and local taxes, with no additional tax assistance provided.
- While MPC offers financial assistance, interns are responsible for finding and securing their own housing.
This program is designed to ease the transition for interns while ensuring they have financial support to settle into their new location.
Merck
Employees and interns do get housing and relocation assistance. However, other than online discussion forums and job boards, details are sparse. Like other companies above, I am not going to add secondhand information here. So, you’ll have to do some Google searches and come to your own conclusion, or contact them directly with relocation questions.
Microsoft
Microsoft has relocation and housing for employees and interns. However, specific details on the packages from Microsoft are surprisingly few and far between. However, there are a lot of public discussions on forums and job websites. You’re going to need to defer to these discussions and piece together the overall picture.
Raytheon Technologies
Yes, Raytheon offers relocation packages to employees. However, the details are not given on their public facing employment page, other than to acknowledge they do indeed have a relocation package.
If you read around the internet, there are discussions where people share their Raytheon relocation offers with one another. Some examples below. For what it’s worth, most of the user discussions are similar and positive. I didn’t see any negative takes and complaints.
- Teamblind.com – This individual got full-service movers, 60 days of storage, lodging reimbursement for the drive, 14 nights paid at an extended stay hotel, $2k cash for miscellaneous expenses, $61 per day for food for their drive to the new location, and they also agreed to pay the lease-break fee at his old apartment.
- Reddit User – This person was offered $3,000. Then, they were allowed to choose between 3 months of corporate housing or a $7,000 lump sum payment. In addition, Raytheon paid to ship his vehicle and pay any closing costs if they decided to purchase a home in their new city.
- Reddit User 2 – This user had a similar experience as the one above. Raytheon agreed to pretty much pay for anything and everything relating to moving. This includes closing costs, professional movers, hotels, food, rental cars, plane tickets, ETC.
Tesla
Tesla offers relocation for employees and they also offer housing for interns at Gigafactory Nevada.
Other than the brief text you see on the intern page, there aren’t many relocation or housing specifics on Tesla-owned websites. Like many of the companies above, a lot can be learned from reading some of the online discussions. It sounds like you can expect to get $5,000 - $30,000 in relocation benefits if you decide to take a new job with Tesla. I’ll paste a few of the discussions below, for your convenience.
- Teamblind.com – One person in this thread got offered $5,000 and one got offered $30,000.
- Teamblind.com – This user was offered $10,000.