A German town trying to beef up its population is luring in new residents by offering them a two-week trial accommodation — on the house.

Eisenhüttenstadt, around 60 miles from Berlin, is accepting applications for the program — which will run from Sept. 6 to 20 — until the beginning of July.

“The project is aimed at anyone interested in moving to Eisenhüttenstadt—such as commuters, those interested in returning to the town, skilled workers, or self-employed individuals seeking a change of scenery,” the local council said in a statement, according to CNN Travel .

Eisenhüttenstadt, around 60 miles from Berlin, was built in 1950. dpa/picture alliance via Getty Images

The initiative in the city, which now has a population of around 24,000, is part of an “innovative immigration project

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