Mobile Home Moving Permit

In order to relocate a mobile home, North Carolina State law requires a moving permit must first be obtained from the Tax Office.  All property taxes must be paid in full for a mobile home moving permit to be issued by our office.

There is no charge for the permit.

Permits are ONLY issued in the tax office located in Hillsborough.

(Note: It is illegal to relocate a mobile home to another site, whether the site is in or out of Orange County, without a mobile home moving permit.)

Requirements

Requirements for issuing a permit

  • All Back taxes must be paid in full
  • The current year's taxes must be paid in full
  • The mobile home must be listed for the current year with Tax Office.

Information needed for the permit application

  • Name and address of the owner as of the preceding January 1
  • Name and address of the current owner
  • Purchase date of the mobile home
  • Address from which the mobile home is to be moved
  • Address and county to which the mobile home is to be moved
  • Make, model, year, size and serial number of the mobile home
  • Name, address, and telephone number of the carrier who is to transport the mobile home

Conditions

Permit Condition:

  • The permit is good for ONE move
  • The permit must be displayed in the window of the mobile home while it is being moved.
  • For more information, contact the Tax Office

Before you move your mobile home to a location within Orange County, you must provide a copy of the mobile home moving permit to the Planning Department.

Application