Everything you need to know about relocating a manufactured home in Maryland — permits, costs, licensed movers, and utility hookups.
Moving a mobile home is a complex, expensive process that requires careful planning, the right permits, and a licensed transport company. This guide walks you through every step of relocating a manufactured home in Maryland.
Important: Not all mobile homes can be moved. Older homes (especially pre-HUD 1976 models) may be too structurally compromised to survive transport. Always get a structural assessment before committing to a move.
Before anything else, have a licensed home inspector or transport company assess your home's structural condition. Homes that have experienced significant water damage, floor rot, or frame damage may not survive the stresses of transport. A move that destroys a home is a costly disaster — assessment upfront prevents this.
Also check the age of your home. Pre-1976 homes were not built to HUD standards and may not be legally placed in many Maryland mobile home parks, which require homes to meet HUD code. Even if the move is physically possible, you may struggle to find a destination park that will accept an older home.
Any mobile home move on Maryland state roads requires a permit from the Maryland SHA. This is called an Oversize/Overweight Vehicle Permit. Your transport company will typically handle this on your behalf. Fees vary based on size and route.
You'll also need permits from each county the home passes through, as well as a zoning and building permit at the destination. Contact the planning and zoning department in the destination county early — approval can take weeks.
Before the move, you must properly disconnect all utilities — electric, gas, water, and sewer. Your local utility companies need to be notified and disconnections scheduled. This typically takes 1–2 weeks to arrange.
In Maryland, mobile home transport companies must be licensed by the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration. Never hire an unlicensed mover — you could face fines, and damage to your home may not be covered by insurance without a licensed operator.
When getting quotes, ask specifically about:
| Service | Typical Cost Range |
|---|---|
| Local move (under 50 miles), single-wide | $3,000–$6,000 |
| Local move (under 50 miles), double-wide | $6,000–$12,000 |
| Long distance move (50–200 miles) | $5,000–$15,000 |
| Permits (state + county) | $200–$800 |
| Utility disconnection/reconnection | $500–$2,000 |
| Site preparation at destination | $1,500–$8,000 |
| Foundation/blocking and tie-downs | $1,500–$5,000 |
| Skirting removal and replacement | $500–$2,500 |
| Total typical range | $7,000–$30,000+ |
Before your home arrives at the new location, the site must be prepared. This includes grading and leveling the land, installing a proper foundation or blocking system (required by Maryland code), setting up utility connections (electric, water, sewer or septic), and ensuring proper drainage around the home site.
If you're moving into a mobile home park, the park management will typically have requirements about site preparation and may handle some of this for you. Always confirm with the park what is included and what you're responsible for before signing anything.
Once the home is in place, it must be properly leveled, blocked, and anchored with HUD-required tie-down straps. In Maryland, a licensed inspector must then inspect the home and issue a certificate of occupancy before you can legally live in it.
Is it worth it? For most Maryland residents, the cost of moving a mobile home ($7,000–$30,000+) often approaches or exceeds the value of an older home. In many cases, selling the current home and buying a different one at the new location is more economical. Run the numbers carefully before committing to a move.
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