How Much Does It Cost To Move a Mobile Home? What You Need to Know

Here’s the honest range, broken down by home type and move type. These numbers reflect real quotes and user-reported costs from 2024–2026, not manufacturer estimates.

Please note that prices are estimates for informational purposes and may vary based on individual factors.

These are not worst-case numbers. A double-wide move just 9.8 miles in California came in at $6,500 – well above what most online calculators suggest for that distance. An 8,000-dollar quote for a 5-to-10 mile move in Arkansas wasn’t a ripoff; it was a hard-to-access secondary road site that required specialty equipment.

The point: distance alone does not predict cost. More on why below.

A single-wide is one piece. It attaches to one truck, gets one set of permits, and needs one pilot car (usually). A double-wide is two sections that travel separately, often with two trucks and two separate permit applications, then get rejoined at the destination.

That’s where the cost multiplies fast. You’re not paying twice for a double-wide, but you’re paying somewhere between 1.5 and 2 times the single-wide rate once you factor in both transport units and the labor to disconnect, separate, transport, rejoin, and re-level two sections.

Triple-wides follow the same logic at an even steeper scale. Some movers won’t touch them at all because the route planning required for three oversized loads gets extremely complicated.

You’ll see per-mile rates cited constantly: $4 to $5.50 per mile for the tow truck, plus $1.50 to $1.65 per mile for each required pilot car. On paper, moving a single-wide 60 miles looks like a $400–$500 towing cost. In reality, that math ignores almost everything else.

The route has to be surveyed in advance. If there are low bridges, sharp turns, or weight-restricted roads, the mover may need to take a significantly longer route.

I’ve seen 40-mile straight-line moves turn into 80-mile permitted routes because of bridge clearances. You pay for every mile the truck actually drives, not the shortest path on the map.

Add the permit fee (which varies by state but typically runs $100–$500), one or two required escort vehicles at their per-mile rate, and you can see how a “transport-only” quote of $1,500 becomes a $3,500 actual bill before setup even begins.

If you’re moving a long distance – crossing state lines or moving more than 200 miles – it’s worth reading up on cheapest ways to move cross-country to understand which cost levers actually matter at that scale.

This distinction trips people up more than almost anything else. “Transport-only” means the mover connects the home to their truck, hauls it to the new site, and disconnects it. That’s it. The home sits there. Nothing is set up.

Full-service moves typically include utility disconnection at the origin, skirting removal, any required blocking or blocking removal, transport, permits, setup at the destination including re-leveling and re-blocking, and skirting reinstallation. Utility hookups – water, sewer, electric – are almost always separate.

This is where a lot of quotes go sideways. Someone gets a transport-only quote of $2,500, then discovers they need $3,000–$5,000 more in setup, utility connection, and foundation work at the new site. The full-service quote that looked expensive upfront often ends up cheaper once everything’s accounted for.

For the household belongings you’re moving separately, see our guide on renting a truck vs. hiring movers to decide which approach fits your situation.

Ask every mover you call to give you a line-item breakdown. If they won’t, that’s useful information.

Even full-service quotes frequently omit these:

None of these are rare edge cases. They come up routinely. The mover who gives you the cleanest-looking quote is often the one who’s left the most off the sheet.

This is probably the most important thing in this article, and it’s the one thing most cost guides completely skip over.

In 1976, HUD established the first federal construction and safety standards for manufactured homes. Homes built before that year – commonly called “pre-HUD homes” – were constructed without those standards. Many are structurally fine. But the regulatory and practical reality is that moving them has become extremely difficult.

Most mobile home parks, particularly newer ones, have age restrictions. Many won’t accept any home more than 15–20 years old. Virtually none will accept a pre-1976 home. The result: even if a pre-HUD home is physically moveable, you may have nowhere to put it.

There’s also a HUD Wind Zone issue that affects post-1976 homes. Every manufactured home is built to a specific wind zone rating – Zone I (interior/low-wind areas), Zone II, or Zone III (coastal/hurricane-prone areas). Federal regulations prohibit moving a home into a higher wind zone than it was built for. A Zone I home cannot legally be placed in a Florida coastal park rated Zone III, regardless of its condition.

Practically speaking: if you’re buying a used mobile home and planning to move it, the HUD data plate inside the home tells you its wind zone rating. Check that it’s compatible with your destination state before you spend anything.

Every state requires both a transport permit and a licensed manufactured home mover. Not a general towing company – a specifically licensed mobile home transport contractor.

The distinction matters legally. An unlicensed tow can void your home’s insurance and create liability problems if anything happens during the move.

The permit process generally requires two documents: proof of title (to show you own the home) and a tax certificate (showing no outstanding property taxes on it). Both come from your county. Without them, no permit, no move.

State restrictions vary quite a bit:

• Kentucky limits the combined truck-and-home length to 120 feet, home width to 16 feet, and height to 13 feet 6 inches.
• Missouri requires an oversize load permit for any home wider than 12 feet 4 inches.
• Florida mandates a pre-inspection for homes older than 3 years and generally will not permit pre-1976 homes to move unless it’s a forced relocation (park closure).
• Most states restrict oversize load transport to daytime hours only and prohibit moves on holidays or during high-wind conditions.

The HUD Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards were also updated in September 2025 (Fourth and Fifth Sets), which changed certain anchoring and installation requirements.

If you’re moving a home post-September 2025, verify the destination site’s requirements reflect the current standards, not the older ones.

When evaluating movers, it’s worth taking a few minutes to verify their USDOT number through the FMCSA database before signing anything. A licensed mobile home mover should be able to provide this without hesitation.

Get at least three bids. Not two – three. Mobile home moving quotes vary more than almost any other type of move I’ve seen. The highest and lowest bids for the same job are sometimes $4,000–$5,000 apart.

Before calling anyone, gather:

• Your home’s year, make, width, and length (on the HUD data plate or title)
• The distance from current to new site, plus Google Maps photos of both driveways/access points
• Whether you need full-service or transport-only
• Whether utilities need disconnecting at origin

When you talk to movers, ask specifically: what is included and what is not included in this quote? Ask about permits (are they included or billed separately?), about pilot car fees, and about what happens if the route requires a detour. Get the scope in writing.

Understanding the difference between working with a licensed moving company vs. a broker also matters here. Some “mobile home movers” are actually brokers who subcontract the work, which adds a layer of markup and can complicate accountability if something goes wrong.

It does happen, but it’s rare and usually involves specific circumstances. The two most common scenarios:

Some mobile home parks will cover relocation costs for residents when the park is closing, under state-mandated relocation assistance programs. Florida, California, and Oregon have relatively strong tenant protections in this area. If your park is shutting down, check your state’s mobile home park closure laws before accepting a cash buyout – you may be entitled to free relocation assistance instead.

The second scenario: donating the home to a nonprofit or giving it away in exchange for the buyer paying moving costs.

This sounds appealing but works only if the home is in good condition and the recipient is taking it to a destination that will actually accept it. Most people who try this route end up with a home that’s too old or in too poor condition to attract any takers willing to absorb transport costs.

Realistically, if the home is moveable and in decent shape, you’re paying for the move. A free or near-free mobile home relocation is the exception, not something to plan around.

I want to address something most cost guides avoid. If you’re moving an older mobile home, particularly one that’s 20+ years old, run the math before committing to the move. This decision often intersects with a broader process of downsizing – especially for older homeowners deciding what to bring versus leave behind.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Manufactured Housing Survey, the average sales price of a new single-section manufactured home was around $90,000–$100,000 nationally in 2024, with regional variation (much higher in the West, lower in the South). A new double-section runs $130,000–$180,000 depending on size and features.

Moving an older home costs $5,000–$15,000 in transport alone, plus setup, utility hookups, and often repairs needed to pass inspection at the new site.

An older home may also face park age restrictions that limit where it can go. The economics of moving a 25-year-old home start looking questionable when you run a side-by-side.

The move usually makes sense when the home is relatively new (under 15 years), in good condition, and you own land or have a guaranteed lot waiting. It’s harder to justify for older homes with uncertain site acceptance and deferred maintenance already in the queue.

If you’re relocating a conventional household alongside the home, browse our long-distance moving services for guidance on choosing a licensed mover for the household portion.