50.000 kroner from the commune for giving birth to a child in its territory? Yes it is possible! This was the idea that came up with the Stryn municipality in the Sogn og Fjordane county. What are the rules of this somewhat controversial idea? The selected person purchases a plot of land - within five years from the moment of moving in, one or more children must appear in a given family. What do the Norwegians say?
What is the purpose of an unusual idea?
There are fewer and fewer Norwegians. Municipalities want to ensure the growth of the human population. The entire project concerns 27 plots in the area Stryn commune. It is worth noting that in 2017 the number commune residents decreased by 23, in 2018 by 51 and in the first quarter of 2019 by 30 people - informs the Central Statistical Office.
“We've been seeing some results in Stryn lately decline in numbers inhabitants. Therefore, we must encourage potential people to settle in our area. We hope that thanks to our resolution people They will look with interest at the possibility of moving to us.” - in an interview for NRK, Silje Skarstein from the Center Party.
Land prices are going down…
The commune goes a step further in its activities. It not only provides financial support to families, but also lowers prices plots in your region. This means that buying land has not been so profitable for a long time. If there are people willing and we start to see the number increase births the commune has to take into account the costs of CZK 1.350.000, which will be paid to land buyers after their children are born.
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