How Much Does It Cost to Move a Mobile Home in Oregon?
Short answer: Moving a mobile home in Oregon usually costs $10,000 to $30,000 all-in once permits, tear-down, transport, setup and skirting are added up. A single-wide on a short local move can come in around $8,000 to $15,000. A double-wide often runs $18,000 to $30,000.
I moved a double-wide 53 miles from Rickreall (Polk County) to Cornelius (Washington County) in January 2026, and it cost $26,442. Below is every line item, plus when selling your mobile home as is makes more sense than moving it.
Mobile Home Moving Costs at a Glance
The truck is only a small part of the bill. Most of the money goes to breaking the home down, setting it back up, and meeting county rules at the new site.
| Cost item | Single-wide (typical) | Double-wide (typical) |
|---|---|---|
| Trip and placement permits | $500 to $1,000 | About $1,000 |
| Tear-down and prep | $2,000 to $4,000 | $5,000 to $7,000 |
| Transport (local, under 60 miles) | $2,500 to $4,000 | $4,500 to $6,000 |
| Site prep (gravel, grading) | $1,000 to $2,500 | $2,000 to $4,000+ |
| Setup, blocking and utility hookups | $2,000 to $4,000 | $5,000 to $7,000 |
| Skirting | $1,500 to $3,500 | $3,000 to $6,000 |
| Typical all-in total | $8,000 to $15,000 | $18,000 to $30,000 |
Ranges are estimates based on our own move and the quotes we see from Willamette Valley sellers. Your price depends on distance, the home’s size and condition, and what the new site needs. Always get at least two written quotes from licensed movers.
Single-Wide vs Double-Wide Moving Costs
Single-wide: One section, one tow, and no marriage line to seal. That keeps tear-down and setup cheaper, so many local single-wide moves land between $8,000 and $15,000 all-in.
Double-wide: The home has to be split into two halves, each hauled on its own, then joined and sealed again at the new site. That roughly doubles the labor and transport, which is why double-wide moves commonly reach $18,000 to $30,000. Triple-wides cost more still.
Cost to Move a Mobile Home Per Mile
Transport companies often quote local moves as a flat fee, then add a per-mile rate for longer hauls. Our 53-mile double-wide transport was a flat $5,100, close to $100 per mile once you count both halves. Expect slower travel than the map shows, because oversize loads move with pilot cars, flaggers and reduced speeds. Moves over 100 miles, or out of state, add escort vehicles, extra permits and sometimes route surveys, which is how long-distance moves pass $25,000.
My Real Move: $26,442 for a Double-Wide (53 Miles)
Here is every line item I paid to move a double-wide from Rickreall to Cornelius in January 2026, so you can budget with real numbers instead of guesses.
Permits ($1,000)
To move a manufactured home, you need two permits: a trip permit and a placement permit. Together, these cost about $1,000.
Break-Down ($6,000)
Before you can move a manufactured home, you need to “break-down” the home. This includes splitting the home in two pieces (for a double-wide), unhooking all utilities, welding the axles/tongues on the frame, and removing the blocks from the steel chassis. This cost me $6,000. I use Trappers Mobile Home Service out of Oregon City for this service.
Transport ($5,100)
This cost varies depending on how long the home needs to travel to its new location. I paid T & L Trucking out of Oregon City to move the home 53 miles. On google maps it says just over an hour but it takes longer to move a home because they have to go slower and need to stick with their flaggers at all times.
Gravel ($2,300)
You’ll need to prep the site for the placement of the home. I was placing this home in a leased space in a park where the dirt was already moved. If you’re putting this on private property, you’ll need to clear/grade the footprint in order to have the home on level ground. You need to buy ¾” minus gravel and you’ll need enough to cover the home footprint as well as 3’ on each side buffer. The gravel should be 6” deep before compact. The gravel cost me $1,800 and the spread/compacting of the gravel cost me $500. All-in for gravel I’m $2,300.
Setup ($6,500)
This is basically break-down of the home in reverse. They put home back on blocks, marry the home, and hook up all the utilities. This cost me $6,500. Again, as for the break-down, I use Trappers Mobile Home Service out of Oregon City for the Setup.
Electrical Hookup ($0)
Because this home was placed in a manufactured home park, the park was responsible for running electricity to the home. This took a few weeks but didn’t cost me anything. If this home was placed on private property, there would be a cost here.
Skirting ($5,800)
This is the cost to hide the blocks from view. It’s a mandatory step in order to get the certificate of occupancy from the county. I wanted something nice, so I paid extra to use T1-11 hardwood for the skirting. To bring that kind of skirting to code, you need to frame the skirting with vertical members every 16” on center. To do this way cheaper, you could use ribbed aluminum. However, either way you choose, it needs to be done with a licensed skirting installer through the Building Codes Division of the State of Oregon.
Inspections ($0)
Inspections are required to complete the placement permit and get the final sign-off for the Certificate of Occupancy. Payment for these is in the cost of the placement permit already paid. The inspections required in Washington County, OR are as follows:
- Footing/Foundation/Setback
- Blocking
- Sewer/Water/Rain Drains
- Set-up Plumbing
- Set-Up Electric
- Skirting
- Final Mobile
You can call the land Use & Transporting office to schedule these inspections the same day. They’re very responsive. You can even ask for an inspector to come to the site to give you a free consultation at any time. You can have them inspect one or all items at each inspection.
The Bottom Line: What Moving a Mobile Home in Oregon Really Costs
All-in, it cost me $26,442 to move this double-wide manufactured home 53 miles from Rickreall, OR to Cornelius, OR in January 2026. That was into a ready park space with free electrical and an already-graded lot. On raw private land, the same move could easily pass $30,000.
What Raises the Cost to Move a Mobile Home?
- Size and number of sections. Each extra section adds tear-down, transport and setup labor.
- Distance and route. Longer moves, narrow roads and bridge limits add escorts, permits and time.
- Age and condition. Older homes may need repairs before a mover will haul them, and homes built before June 15, 1976 are often hard or impossible to permit. See why June 15, 1976 matters for mobile homes.
- Park vs private land. Parks usually have pads and utilities ready. Private land may need grading, a foundation, septic, a well or new power.
- Decks, porches and add-ons. These usually have to be removed and rebuilt or replaced at the new site.
Can You Move an Older Mobile Home?
Sometimes, but it gets harder and more expensive with age. Many parks will not accept older homes, movers may refuse homes with frame or roof damage, and counties can require upgrades before they issue a placement permit. If your home is older or needs work, compare the moving bill against what the home is actually worth before you commit.
Is Moving Your Mobile Home Worth It?
Moving makes sense when the home is newer, in good shape, and you already have a good place to put it. It often does not make sense when the total moving bill is close to, or more than, the home’s value. A $26,000 move for a home worth $30,000 leaves very little behind.
Before you pay for a move, get a realistic number for your home. Our guide on what your mobile home is worth walks through how to estimate it.
The Other Option: Sell Your Mobile Home As Is
If you are leaving a park, your land is being sold, or the home just is not worth moving, you can skip the move entirely. Inked Real Estate buys mobile homes across Oregon as is, for cash.
- No permits, movers, setup or skirting to pay for
- No repairs or cleaning needed, even for homes that need repairs
- Help selling a home in a park, including park approval
- Facing a closure or notice to move? See your options during a mobile home park eviction
- You pick the closing date
Learn more about how we buy mobile homes, or get a no-obligation number today.
Own land with an old home on it? Read selling land with a mobile home in Oregon or our mobile home demolition guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
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How much does it cost to move a mobile home in Oregon?
Most moves cost $10,000 to $30,000 all-in. A short local single-wide move can be $8,000 to $15,000, while double-wides often cost $18,000 to $30,000. Our 53-mile double-wide move cost $26,442.
How much does it cost to move a single-wide mobile home?
A local single-wide move usually runs $8,000 to $15,000 including permits, transport, setup and skirting. Transport alone is often $2,500 to $4,000 for a short move.
How much does it cost to move a double-wide mobile home?
Expect $18,000 to $30,000 or more, because both halves must be split, hauled separately, joined and sealed again at the new site.
Can I move a mobile home myself?
Not in most cases. Oregon requires trip permits for oversize loads, and setup and skirting must be done by licensed contractors to pass inspection. Hiring a licensed mover is the safe choice.
Is it cheaper to move a mobile home or sell it?
If the moving bill is close to the home’s value, selling is usually the better deal. Selling as is to a cash buyer avoids permits, movers, setup and repair costs. Request a cash offer to compare.