A house moving permit is required when a house is being moved within or through the City of Houston Limits. Only licensed house movers registered with the City of Houston may apply for a house-moving permit.
Permit must be kept on site until final approval is granted.
All required documents from the licensed house mover and owner must be received before a house move permit is issued.
1002 Washington Ave., 4th Floor
Houston, TX 77002
The following documents are required for a house moving permit:
- House Moving Permit Application (CE-1185)
- Permit Bond in the amount of $3,500 for each structure
- Landowner's Agreement (CE-1237)
Review the House Moving Checklist to see what is required for the location of structures.
Only licensed house movers registered with the City of Houston may apply for a house-moving permit.
For license requirements:
- Review the House Moving License Renewal Application (CE-1186)
- Visit the Annual House Mover’s License page at the Houston Permitting Center
Before a house can be permitted to be moved within the City of Houston limits, the following requirements must be met:
Sewer Disconnect Permit:
- A final inspection must be approved before the move.
Foundation for House Move-In Permit:
- The owner or their agent must submit foundation plans to the Plan Review Section.
Structures Located Outside the City of Houston Limits:
Structures located outside Houston city limits must be inspected by the House Moving Section before:
- applying for a house-moving permit, or
- submitting plans.
For additional information and applicable fees, contact the House Moving Section.
Apply in person at 1002 Washington Avenue, 4th Floor, Houston, Texas 77002
City of Houston - Manufactured Homes Section
P.O. Box 2688
Houston Texas 77252-2688
All routes over which a house is to be moved shall be physically inspected prior to each haul by the house moving inspector and the Parks & Recreation, Forestry Section.
The house move application information will be forwarded to the Forestry Section and they will make a route inspection within 72 hours after receiving the request.
A house moving inspector will perform the route inspection the next day after the application is submitted. A copy of the House Move Permit shall be posted on the house to be moved.
The mover must obtain a HPD escort. The approved moving times are Sunday through Thursday, 10 p.m. to 5:30 a.m.
A move completion certificate shall be issued after the move has been completed and all inspections have been made and approval has been given by the building official. The move completion certificate shall be issued by the building official
Contact the Manufactured Homes Section at 832-394-8842.