If you are simply moving a home from Lot 1 to Lot 10 without entering a public street, you may not need a DOT permit, but you will still need park approval.
If the home is moving on a public road, a permit is required. This includes full Oversize/Overweight permits from the state DOT.
If the home is moving on a public road, a permit is always required. There are no exceptions for short distances or "just down the street."
These come from the Department of Transportation (DOT) in each state you pass through. They designate the specific route the driver must take to avoid low overpasses.
These are building permits issued by the city or county where the home will 'land.' They ensure the new location is zoned for mobile homes and that the installation meets safety codes.
Private parks have their own rules. They often require an application fee and an inspection of the home (especially its age and condition) before allowing it into the community.
State transport permit (single-trip)
Depends on state and dimensions; most routine home moves fall in the $20-$90 range (e.g., Texas $90, California $16-$90, Florida $35.50, Ohio $50, Maine from $5).
$5 - $300
Superloads (homes over 16 ft wide)
Per state, plus separate police-escort fees, due to the required engineering review.
$300 - $700+
Annual transport permits
For movers running regular routes; most land at $250-$500 (e.g., Tennessee ~$80, California annual $1,000+).
$80 - $1,000+
Escort / pilot cars
Per escort vehicle, separate from the permit fee.
~$1.50 - $1.65 / mile
County set-up / building permits
Varies widely by municipality.
$100 - $600
Impact fees
Raw land only, for schools and roads.
$500 - $5,000+
Moving without a permit
Fines are commonly this high, and the home's insurance may not cover damage during a move without the required permit.
$1,000 - $10,000+
Last verified July 2026 · Figures from state DOT permit schedules, county fees, impact fees, and escort rates; ranges vary by jurisdiction, home size, route, and service.
Physically, a well-maintained home can move cross-country. However, HUD Wind Zones limit this. You cannot move a home built for a "Zone I" (mild weather) area into a "Zone III" (hurricane-prone) area. The structure isn't built to withstand the wind load.
Check the "Data Plate" inside your mobile home to see which wind zone it was built for. This metal plate is usually located in a bedroom closet or utility room and contains critical manufacturing information.
When crossing state lines, you must meet the regulations of the destination state. A few states restrict or effectively bar pre-1976 (pre-HUD) homes, and many others require them to pass inspection or meet the destination's wind zone before placement. Whether an older home can move depends heavily on the destination state and county.
Standard mobile home height: 13'6" to 14'. If a route has a bridge lower than your home, the mover must take a detour, which adds mileage and cost to your quote.
Each state has unique regulations for mobile home transport. Here are some important notes for high-volume moving states:
Strict wind zone rules; older homes often cannot be moved into the state. Homes must meet hurricane wind load requirements for the destination zone.
The one state where the binding install requirement is seismic, not wind: homes must be set on an Earthquake Resistant Bracing System (ERBS), with an install permit filed with HCD. The installer must hold a C-47 Manufactured Housing license.
Moves run on a TxDMV Manufactured Housing permit, separate from standard oversize permits. After the move, the installer files a Notice of Installation (Form T) with TDHCA.
New Mexico, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming require a property-tax clearance certificate before a move permit will issue.
These are general guidelines. Always verify current requirements with your mover and local authorities, as regulations can change frequently.
The patterns that hold nationwide, verified against every state DOT and manufactured-housing agency.
Transport-permit source, width limit, escort rules, HUD wind zone, and who pulls the permit for all 50 states and DC.
| State | Transport permit | Width | Escort | Wind zone | Who holds the permit | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | ALDOT oversize permit | 8 ft 6 in | 12–14 ft: 1 escort; over 14 ft: front + rear | Zone I · Baldwin & Mobile Zone II | Mover | View movers → |
| Alaska | Alaska DOT&PF oversize permit | 8 ft 6 in | 10 ft 6 in–12 ft: 1; 12–14 ft: front + rear; over 14 ft: 3+ | Zone I inland · coastal Zone III | Mover | View movers → |
| Arizona | ADOT manufactured home permit | 8 ft 6 in | Over 11–14 ft: 1 rear; over 14–16 ft: front + rear | Zone I | Mover | View movers → |
| Arkansas | ArDOT single-trip oversize | 8 ft 6 in | Over 12–14 ft: 1 front; over 14 ft: front + rear | Zone I | Mover | View movers → |
| California | Caltrans single-trip permit | 8 ft 6 in | Set by route color; homes capped at 14 ft | Zone I · seismic bracing required | Mover | View movers → |
| Colorado | CDOT permit via COOPR | 8 ft 6 in | Set by route color; first escort 8 ft 6 in–13 ft | Zone I | Mover | View movers → |
| Connecticut | CTDOT oversize permit | 8 ft 6 in | Homes over 10 ft: front + rear | Zone I | Mover | View movers → |
| Delaware | DelDOT manufactured housing permit | 8 ft 6 in | Over 12–14 ft: 1; over 14 ft: front + rear | Zone I | Mover | View movers → |
| District of Columbia | DDOT OSOW permit | 8 ft 6 in | Zone I | Mover | ||
| Florida | FDOT trip or blanket permit | 8 ft 6 in | Over 12–14 ft: 1; over 14 ft: 2 | Zone II · 14 counties Zone III | Mover | View movers → |
| Georgia | GDOT manufactured home permit | 8 ft 6 in | Over 12 ft: front + rear; over 14 ft: police escorts | Zone I · 6 coastal counties Zone II | Mover | View movers → |
| Hawaii | HDOT special permit | 9 ft 0 in | Zone III statewide | Mover | View movers → | |
| Idaho | ITD oversize permit | 8 ft 6 in | By route color; homes capped 12 ft 6 in–14 ft | Zone I | Mover | View movers → |
| Illinois | IDOT permit via ITAP | 8 ft 6 in | Zone I | Permittee (licensed dealer or hauler) | View movers → | |
| Indiana | Indiana DOR mobile home permit | 8 ft 6 in | Over 12 ft 4 in: front on undivided, rear on divided | Zone I | Mover | View movers → |
| Iowa | Iowa DOT single-trip or annual | 8 ft 6 in | Over 14 ft 6 in: 1 (amber lights may substitute) | Zone I | Mover | View movers → |
| Kansas | KDOT special permit via K-TRIPS | 8 ft 6 in | Over 14 ft: 1 escort | Zone I | Mover | View movers → |
| Kentucky | KYTC single-trip or annual | 8 ft 6 in | Over 12 ft: lead and/or trail by road type | Zone I | Mover | View movers → |
| Louisiana | LA DOTD oversize permit | 8 ft 6 in | 12–16 ft: private escort; over 16 ft on 2-lane: State Police | Zone II · 8 coastal parishes Zone III | Mover | View movers → |
| Maine | Maine BMV overlimit permit | 8 ft 6 in | 14 ft 6 in: 1 rear on divided, 2 on others | Zone I · Hancock & Washington Zone II | Mover | View movers → |
| Maryland | MDOT SHA hauling permit | 8 ft 6 in | 14 ft or more: 2 escorts; 16 ft or more: police | Zone I | Mover | View movers → |
| Massachusetts | MassDOT oversize permit | 8 ft 6 in | Zone I · Dukes, Nantucket, Plymouth Zone II | Mover | View movers → | |
| Michigan | MDOT single-trip or extended | 8 ft 6 in | Over 12–14 ft: 1 rear; over 14 ft: front + rear | Zone I | Mover | View movers → |
| Minnesota | MnDOT annual oversize permit | 8 ft 6 in | None up to 15 ft bottom / 16 ft top; above: 1 rear or lead + rear | Zone I | Mover | View movers → |
| Mississippi | MDOT over-dimensional permit | 8 ft 6 in | Over 12 ft 11 in: 1; over 16 ft: 2 | Zone I · 6 Gulf counties Zone II | Mover | View movers → |
| Missouri | MoDOT single-trip or annual | 8 ft 6 in | Over 12 ft 4 in–14 ft: 1; 14–16 ft: by road type | Zone I | Mover | View movers → |
| Montana | MDT single-trip oversize | 8 ft 6 in | Non-interstate over 12 ft 6 in: 1 front; interstate over 16 ft 6 in: 1 rear | Zone I | Mover | View movers → |
| Nebraska | NDOT manufactured housing permit | 8 ft 6 in | 14–16 ft homes: front escort on state highways | Zone I | Mover | View movers → |
| Nevada | NDOT overwidth permit | 8 ft 6 in | Zone I | Mover | View movers → | |
| New Hampshire | NHDOT single-trip permit | 8 ft 6 in | 12 ft or more: 1 escort; homes over 16 ft not allowed | Zone I | Mover | View movers → |
| New Jersey | NJDOT single-trip permit | 8 ft 6 in | Over 14 ft: 1; over 16 ft: 2 | Zone I | Mover | View movers → |
| New Mexico | NMDOT special oversize permit | 8 ft 6 in | Over 14 ft: 1; 20 ft or more: police escort | Zone I | Mover · owner clears taxes first | View movers → |
| New York | NYSDOT special hauling permit | 8 ft 6 in | Over 12 ft: 1 rear on divided; over 14–16 ft: 2 | Zone I | Mover | View movers → |
| North Carolina | NCDOT mobile home permit (MH-2) | 8 ft 6 in | 12 & 14 ft: none unless specified; 16 ft: 2 escorts | Zone I · 16 counties Zone II · 3 Zone III | Mover | View movers → |
| North Dakota | NDHP single-trip permit | 8 ft 6 in | Zone I | Mover | View movers → | |
| Ohio | ODOT special hauling permit | 8 ft 6 in | 2-lane 12–13 ft 6 in: 1 front; 4-lane 12–14 ft 6 in: 1 rear | Zone I | Mover | View movers → |
| Oklahoma | Oklahoma DPS size & weight permit | 8 ft 6 in | 2-lane over 12–14 ft: 1 front; over 14 ft: 2 | Zone I | Mover | View movers → |
| Oregon | ODOT over-dimension permit | 8 ft 6 in | Over 12 ft: 1; over 14 ft: 2 | Zone I · seismic bracing where applicable | Mover | View movers → |
| Pennsylvania | PennDOT hauling permit via APRAS | 8 ft 6 in | Zone I | Mover | View movers → | |
| Rhode Island | RIDOT single-trip permit | 8 ft 6 in | 12–14 ft 6 in: 1; over 14 ft 6 in: 2 | Zone I | Mover | View movers → |
| South Carolina | SCDOT mobile home permit | 8 ft 6 in | Over 12–14 ft: 1 front; over 14–16 ft: front + rear; over 16 ft: + 2 police | Zone I · 9 coastal counties Zone II | Mover · house-mover license over 14 ft | View movers → |
| South Dakota | County moving permit + SD Highway Patrol oversize | 8 ft 6 in | Interstate over 16 ft: 1; Black Hills over 10 ft: 1 front | Zone I | Mover · county tax permit first | View movers → |
| Tennessee | TDOT single-trip permit | 8 ft 6 in | Homes up to 14 ft: no more than one escort | Zone I | Mover | View movers → |
| Texas | TxDMV manufactured housing permit | 8 ft 6 in | 16–18 ft: 1 escort; over 18 ft: front + rear | Zone I · 15 Gulf counties Zone II | Mover | View movers → |
| Utah | TC-138 tax clearance + UDOT oversize | 8 ft 6 in | 12 ft on secondary / 14 ft on divided: 1 pilot | Zone I | Mover · owner clears taxes first | View movers → |
| Vermont | Vermont DMV single-trip permit | 8 ft 6 in | 12 ft or more: 1 escort | Zone I | Mover | View movers → |
| Virginia | Virginia DMV hauling permit | 8 ft 6 in | Non-interstate over 12 ft: front + rear; interstate over 12 ft: 1 rear | Zone I · 5 coastal cities Zone II | Mover | View movers → |
| Washington | WSDOT special motor vehicle permit | 8 ft 6 in | 2-lane over 11 ft: front + rear; multilane over 14 ft: 1 | Zone I · local seismic rules possible | Mover | View movers → |
| West Virginia | WV DOH single-trip or blanket | 8 ft 6 in | 2-lane 10 ft 6 in–12 ft: 1 front; 12–14 ft: front + rear | Zone I | Mover | View movers → |
| Wisconsin | WisDOT multiple-trip or single-trip | 8 ft 6 in | Over 15 ft: 1 escort; over 16 ft: super load | Zone I | Mover | View movers → |
| Wyoming | WYDOT over-width permit | 8 ft 6 in | Zone I | OWNER — tax release required first | View movers → |
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No. It is illegal and highly visible. Police will stop the truck, fine you heavily, and potentially impound the home.
No. Permits are specific to the move date, the specific vehicle hauling it, and the specific owner.
Tax certificates can take a few days to process. DOT hauling permits are usually issued within 24-48 hours by the mover.
No. It is illegal and highly visible. Police will stop the truck, fine you heavily, and potentially impound the home.
No. Permits are specific to the move date, the specific vehicle hauling it, and the specific owner.
Tax certificates can take a few days to process. DOT hauling permits are usually issued within 24-48 hours by the mover.
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