Shed Moving Permit Rules by State
Oversize permit thresholds, issuing DOT agency, typical single-trip fees, and escort requirements for moving sheds and portable buildings in all 50 states. Free to use and free to cite — updated for 2026.
| Issuing agency | Escort rule | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 8'6" | 13'6" | $25–$100 | Alabama DOT Permit Office | Loads over 12' wide typically need a front escort. |
| Alaska | 8'6" | 15' | $30–$200 | Alaska DOT&PF | Loads over 14' wide require front and rear escorts. |
| Arizona | 8'6" | 14' | $15–$120 | ADOT Enterprise Permits | Front escort required for loads over 12' wide. |
| Arkansas | 8'6" | 13'6" | $17–$120 | ARDOT Permit Section | Escort required above 12' wide or 14'6" tall. |
| California | 8'6" | 14' | $16–$250 | Caltrans Transportation Permits | Pilot car required for loads over 12' wide on most state routes. |
| Colorado | 8'6" | 14'6" | $15–$150 | CDOT Permits Office | Mountain corridors often require escorts above 12' wide. |
| Connecticut | 8'6" | 13'6" | $22–$150 | ConnDOT Oversize Permits | Parkways are restricted; route surveys are common. |
| Delaware | 8'6" | 13'6" | $15–$80 | DelDOT Hauling Permits | Single escort typical above 12' wide. |
| Florida | 8'6" | 13'6" | $28–$150 | FDOT Permits Office | Loads over 12' wide need a front escort; 14'+ need a rear escort. |
| Georgia | 8'6" | 13'6" | $30–$150 | GDOT Permit Office | Atlanta-area moves often require off-peak escorts. |
| Hawaii | 9' | 13'6" | $25–$100 | Hawaii DOT | Escorts required on most state routes above 11' wide. |
| Idaho | 8'6" | 14' | $10–$100 | Idaho ITD | Pilot car required above 12' wide on US highways. |
| Illinois | 8'6" | 13'6" | $25–$200 | IDOT Permits | Cook County moves often need municipal as well as state permits. |
| Indiana | 8'6" | 13'6" | $20–$100 | INDOT Oversize Permits | Escort required above 12'4" wide. |
| Iowa | 8'6" | 13'6" | $10–$200 | Iowa DOT | Single escort typical above 12'5" wide. |
| Kansas | 8'6" | 14' | $15–$150 | Kansas DOT | Escort required above 12'4" wide. |
| Kentucky | 8'6" | 13'6" | $40–$150 | Kentucky Transportation Cabinet | Front escort required above 12' wide. |
| Louisiana | 8'6" | 14' | $10–$100 | Louisiana DOTD | Bridge surveys often required for taller sheds. |
| Maine | 8'6" | 13'6" | $20–$120 | MaineDOT | Spring weight limits can delay moves March–May. |
| Maryland | 8'6" | 13'6" | $30–$150 | Maryland SHA Hauling Permits | Beltway moves restricted during peak hours. |
| Massachusetts | 8'6" | 13'6" | $40–$200 | MassDOT Permits | Boston-area moves frequently need a route survey. |
| Michigan | 8'6" | 13'6" | $50–$150 | Michigan DOT | Front escort above 12' wide; rear escort above 14'. |
| Minnesota | 8'6" | 13'6" | $15–$300 | MnDOT OS/OW Permits | Spring weight restrictions affect March–May moves. |
| Mississippi | 8'6" | 13'6" | $10–$100 | Mississippi DOT | Single escort above 12' wide. |
| Missouri | 8'6" | 14'6" | $15–$100 | MoDOT Motor Carrier Services | Escort required above 12'4" wide. |
| Montana | 8'6" | 14'6" | $10–$100 | Montana DOT | Pilot car required above 14' wide on most state routes. |
| Nebraska | 8'6" | 14'6" | $25–$200 | Nebraska DOT | Front escort above 12'4" wide. |
| Nevada | 8'6" | 14' | $15–$100 | Nevada DOT | Two escorts typical above 14' wide on US-95. |
| New Hampshire | 8'6" | 13'6" | $20–$120 | NHDOT | Escort required above 12' wide. |
| New Jersey | 8'6" | 13'6" | $45–$200 | NJDOT Oversize Permits | Garden State Parkway and most parkways are off-limits. |
| New Mexico | 8'6" | 14' | $15–$100 | NMDOT | Pilot car required above 12' wide on most US highways. |
| New York | 8'6" | 13'6" | $45–$360 | NYSDOT Oversize Permits | NYC-area moves usually need both state and city permits. |
| North Carolina | 8'6" | 13'6" | $12–$100 | NCDOT Oversize Permits | Front escort above 12' wide. |
| North Dakota | 8'6" | 14' | $20–$120 | NDDOT | Pilot car above 14'6" wide. |
| Ohio | 8'6" | 13'6" | $25–$150 | ODOT Special Hauling Permits | Escort required above 12' wide. |
| Oklahoma | 8'6" | 13'6" | $15–$100 | Oklahoma DPS Size & Weight Permits | Single escort above 12'4" wide. |
| Oregon | 8'6" | 14' | $13–$200 | Oregon DOT Motor Carrier | Pilot car required above 12' wide on most state routes. |
| Pennsylvania | 8'6" | 13'6" | $30–$200 | PennDOT Oversize Permits | Front escort above 12' wide; some turnpike sections need a route survey. |
| Rhode Island | 8'6" | 13'6" | $25–$100 | RIDOT | Escort required above 12' wide. |
| South Carolina | 8'6" | 13'6" | $30–$120 | SCDOT STP | Front escort above 12' wide. |
| South Dakota | 8'6" | 14'6" | $15–$100 | South Dakota DOT | Pilot car above 14' wide. |
| Tennessee | 8'6" | 13'6" | $15–$120 | TDOT Oversize Permits | Escort required above 12' wide; Nashville has rush-hour restrictions. |
| Texas | 8'6" | 14' | $60–$270 | TxDMV Motor Carrier Division | Escort required above 14' wide; TxDOT often requires off-peak metro timing. |
| Utah | 8'6" | 14' | $20–$200 | Utah DOT Motor Carrier | Pilot car above 12' wide on most canyon roads. |
| Vermont | 8'6" | 13'6" | $15–$100 | VTrans Oversize Permits | Spring weight limits restrict March–May moves. |
| Virginia | 8'6" | 13'6" | $20–$100 | Virginia DMV Hauling Permits | Front escort above 12' wide; NOVA needs off-peak timing. |
| Washington | 8'6" | 14' | $15–$200 | WSDOT Commercial Vehicle Services | Pilot car above 12' wide on most state routes. |
| West Virginia | 8'6" | 13'6" | $20–$150 | WVDOT Oversize Permits | Route surveys common for any load above 13' tall. |
| Wisconsin | 8'6" | 13'6" | $20–$150 | Wisconsin DOT | Spring posting affects March–May moves. |
| Wyoming | 8'6" | 14'6" | $10–$100 | Wyoming DOT | I-80 closures from wind are common Nov–Mar. |
How to read this table
Legal limits
Width and height a load can reach before an oversize permit is required. Measure the shed on the trailer, not on the ground — deck height adds 2–4 feet.
Permit fees
Typical single-trip oversize permit ranges. Annual blanket permits, which most full-time shed haulers carry, are priced separately by each state.
Escort rules
Width and height thresholds that trigger a pilot car. Escorts are billed per mile and are the single largest add-on cost for wide shed moves.
Permit FAQs
Do you need a permit to move a shed?
You need an oversize permit whenever the shed on the trailer exceeds your state's legal width or height limits — most commonly 8'6" wide and 13'6" tall. Sheds 10 feet wide or larger almost always require a permit for road transport.
Who issues shed moving permits?
Oversize and overweight permits are issued by the state DOT permit office (or an equivalent agency such as a corporation commission). Cities and counties can require separate local permits for moves on municipal streets.
How much does an oversize permit cost?
Single-trip oversize permits generally run $10 to $360 depending on the state, load dimensions, and route. Escort or pilot car vehicles are billed separately, typically $1.75–$3.00 per mile per escort.
When are escort or pilot cars required?
Most states require a front escort once a load exceeds roughly 12 feet in width, with a second rear escort added around 14 feet. Height above 14'6" or restricted urban routes can also trigger escort and route-survey requirements.
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Data compiled from state DOT oversize/overweight permit publications. Rules change — confirm current limits with the issuing agency before dispatching a load.
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