Annual House Mover's License

Instrument Reference Number
HPWCODE1123
Valid Period
1 Year
Inspection
Required
Renewal
Required
Plan Review
Not Required
Fee
Class A: $90.06; Class B: $64.32
Admin fee
$32.16
Renewal fee
Class A: $90.06; Class B: $64.32
Processing Time
up to 3 Business Days
About

House moving licenses allows house movers to move houses in and through the city limits.

After Approval

After a new license or a license renewal has been approved, the licensed house mover will be authorized to purchase house move permits.

Conditions and Exceptions

Inspection of equipment is required.

Apply What you need
  1. House Moving License Application (CE-1186)
     
  2. Proof of vehicle registration
     
  3. Proof of insurance
     
  4. List of all equipment being used in the business. Equipment must be marked by 4" (four inch) lettering
     
  5. A list of authorized personnel with permission to purchase permits on the company's behalf.
Apply by Mail Steps

City of Houston / Manufactured Homes Section
P.O. Box 2688
Houston, Texas 77252-2688

Inspection What you need

Once the application and supporting documents have been received, an inspector will be sent out to verify the list of equipment provided.

Inspection Schedule by Phone Steps

(832) 394-8842

Renew What you need
  1. House Moving License Renewal Application (CE-1186)
     
  2. Proof of vehicle registration
     
  3. Proof of insurance
     
  4. List of all equipment being used in the business. Equipment must be marked by 4" (four inch) lettering
     
  5. A list of authorized personnel with permission to purchase permits on the company's behalf.
Renew in Person Steps

1002 Washington Avenue, 4th Floor, Houston Texas 77002

Renew by Mail Steps

City of Houston / Manufactured Homes Section
P.O. Box 2688
Houston, Texas 77252-2688

Renew Conditions & Exceptions

Application, supporting documents, fees must be paid, and the equipment inspection must be approved before the license can be renewed.


Source URL: https://www.houstonpermittingcenter.org/hpwcode1123