Mobile Home Movers in Iowa: Permits, Costs and Free Quotes
We are mobile home movers serving all of Iowa. We handle the route, the state permit and the move for single-wide and double-wide homes, from Des Moines and Cedar Rapids to Davenport, Sioux City and Dubuque. Tell us where your home is and get a free quote.
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Iowa sells a single-trip house move permit for $35 plus a mileage fee, and Iowa law requires a county tax clearance statement before a mobile home moves. A front escort applies to loads over 14 feet 6 inches wide on two-lane roads. Iowa mobile home movers typically charge $3,500 to $6,500 for a single-wide and $7,500 to $13,500 for a double-wide, for a move of about an hour.
Iowa oversize permit rules for mobile homes
Iowa issues overdimension permits through the Iowa Department of Transportation. This summary comes from a compliance publisher and Iowa's oversize permit provisions.
| Item | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Single-trip house move | $35 plus a mileage fee, valid 5 days for one trip |
| Annual all-systems permit | $160 for mobile and factory-built homes, up to 16 ft wide |
| Round trip | $70, valid 5 days on the same route |
| Height and length | The annual permit covers up to 15 ft 5 in high and 120 ft long |
| Rear sign | A rear sign for mobile homes must sit at least 7 ft above the road |
| Insurance | $100,000 per person, $200,000 per occurrence and $50,000 property damage, with a copy in the vehicle |
Fees change. Confirm them with the Iowa oversize permit general provisions and the Iowa DOT before you move.
What we handle
- The Iowa house move permit
- Front and rear escorts
- County tax clearance steps
- Holiday, snow and visibility timing
Escorts, hours and holidays in Iowa
| Rule | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Over 12 ft up to 14 ft 6 in wide | On a two-lane road, a front escort or amber lights on the power unit and the rear of the load |
| Over 14 ft 6 in wide | On a two-lane road, a front escort is required |
| Over 16 ft 6 in wide | On a four-lane road, a rear escort is required |
| Police escorts | $25 per hour per officer, up to $250 per officer per day |
| Escort drivers | At least 18, with a valid license and liability insurance |
| Weekends | Allowed 7 days a week, except special events with high traffic |
| Holidays | No movement on Memorial Day, Independence Day or Labor Day, or after noon the day before |
| Weather | Only when roads are clear of ice and snow and visibility is at least a quarter mile |
Iowa paperwork before the move
Iowa law requires a tax clearance statement before a mobile home moves from its present site. The county treasurer where the home sits issues it in the owner's name once earlier taxes are paid. Moving without one carries a $100 civil penalty.
- Ask the county treasurer for the tax clearance statement
- Pay any back taxes first
- Have your title ready
- Confirm approval with the park or city at the new site
Read the rule in Iowa Code 435.24. Our Iowa mobile home movers explain each step in our permits guide and moving services.
Where our Iowa mobile home movers work
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The Iowa mobile home moving timeline
Four stages from quote to set-up.
Quote and route
Tax clearance
Permit and escorts
Daylight move and set-up
What a mobile home move costs in Iowa
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 14 feet 6 inches wide need a front escort on two-lane roads.
- Winter. Moves wait for roads clear of ice and snow.
- Long routes. Rural county roads and detours add miles.
- 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 Iowa
Our Iowa mobile home movers know that 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.
Iowa mobile home moving FAQ
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Tell us where your home is in Iowa and where it is going. Our Iowa mobile home movers plan the route, handle the permit and send you a free, no-obligation quote. Prefer to chat? Use the live chat in the corner.
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