Mobile Home Movers in California: Permits, Costs and Free Quotes
We are mobile home movers serving all of California. We handle the route, the Caltrans permit and the move for single-wide and double-wide homes, from Los Angeles to Sacramento and the Central Valley. Tell us where your home is and get a free quote.
No obligation. We use your details only to prepare your quote.
California caps a mobile home move at 16 feet wide, including eaves, and a single-trip Caltrans permit costs $16. Caltrans issues manufactured home permits only to licensed dealers, manufacturers and haulers. A single-wide typically costs $3,500 to $6,500 to move and a double-wide $7,500 to $13,500, for a move of about an hour.
California manufactured home permits
Caltrans sets the limits for moving a manufactured home on state roads. This is a summary of its published rules.
| Item | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Single-trip permit | $16, valid 7 consecutive days, one origin to one destination |
| Who can get one | Licensed dealers, manufacturers and haulers only |
| Maximum width | 16 feet including eaves; no hardship program |
| Maximum length | 80 feet including the tongue |
| Over 14 feet wide | Extra certifications from the manufacturer, dealer and transporter |
| Tow vehicle | At least 6,500 lb tractor up to 12 ft wide; at least 9,500 lb above 12 ft |
Fees and rules change. Confirm them with Caltrans Transportation Permits.
What we handle
- The Caltrans single-trip permit
- Pilot cars and CHP escorts when the permit requires them
- Metro curfews and route planning
- Weather and holiday timing
Escorts and curfews in California
| Rule | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Pilot cars | Set by the permit, using Caltrans pilot car maps and special conditions |
| CHP escort | Required on some permits; the permit holder schedules it with the CHP |
| Over 10 feet wide | Curfews in the Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Diego and San Francisco metro areas |
| Holidays | Holiday travel can be limited by permit special conditions |
The exact escort count depends on the width and the route, so we read the permit before we set a date.
California paperwork before the move
I could not confirm every county or state step from published sources, so check these before you book a date. California regulates mobile homes through the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), and the county collects property taxes on some homes.
- Ask your county tax collector whether taxes are owed before the home moves
- Ask HCD or your park whether the home has current registration
- Ask your destination city or county about a placement permit
See our permits guide.
Where we move homes
Do not see your town? Ask in the quote form.
The California moving timeline
Four stages from quote to set-up.
Quote and route
County and park check
Caltrans permit and escorts
Move and set-up
What a mobile home move costs in California
A single-wide typically costs $3,500 to $6,500 to move, and a double-wide $7,500 to $13,500, for a move of about an hour. Most single-wides move within 24 hours, and double-wides within 24 to 48 hours.
- Width. Homes over 12 feet wide need a heavier tractor and more escort planning.
- Metro curfews. Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Diego and San Francisco limit wide loads by time.
- Distance. California is long, and miles add up.
- Site work. Clearing a lot, tie-down and hookups are priced separately.
Ranges reviewed October 2026.
Get an exact price
Tell us the pickup and delivery addresses. We price the move and the permits together, with no obligation.
Moving into or out of California
An interstate move needs a permit from each state on the route. If your home is leaving or arriving from a neighboring state, see the rules there.
California mobile home moving FAQ
Short answers to the questions we hear most about moving a home in California.
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Get your free California mobile home moving quote
Tell us where your home is in California and where it is going. We plan the route, handle the permit and send you a free, no-obligation quote. Prefer to chat? Use the live chat in the corner.
No obligation. We use your details only to prepare your quote.