Manufactured Home Transport Permits in Oregon

1. What Is a Manufactured Home Transport (Trip) Permit?

In Oregon, a manufactured structure trip permit (sometimes called a transport permit) is required to legally move a manufactured home or similar structure from one location to another on public roads. This permit is separate from any vehicle registration and applies whether the move is within a county, between counties, or out-of-state.

 2. Legal Basis & Requirements

 Trip Permit Requirement

• A trip permit is required to move a manufactured structure unless exempt by specific Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS).

• Each section (if the home is multi-section) needs its own permit.

• The permit is valid for a single move and has an expiration tied to county tax certification or 30 days from issuance, whichever is sooner.

Exemptions

Common exemptions include:

• Moving a new manufactured home that has no current ownership document and is being shipped outside Oregon.

• Homes owned by the U.S. government.

• Structures going directly to a dealer’s inventory (trip permits not needed).

Oversize / Over-Dimension Loads

• If the home exceeds legal size limits (e.g., width over 8 ½ ft, 14 ft at the base, or over overall length/height limits) you may also need an over-dimension/variance permit from the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) in addition to the trip permit.

 3. How To Apply For a Trip Permit

Required Forms & Documentation

Typical documents needed include:

• Manufactured Home Trip Permit Application (Form 5225) — this is the main application form.

• County Tax Certification(s):

  • A valid tax certification from the county where the home is currently located.

  • If moving between counties, also from the destination county.

• Transporter information (name/contact).

 Fees

• A trip permit fee of about $5 per section is typical (may vary by county).

 Where To Submit

• Typically, trip permits are issued through the county assessor’s office where the home currently sits. Some counties allow licensed transporters to issue permits using the state LOIS system (Oregon Manufactured Home Ownership records).

• The Oregon Building Codes Division (BCD) administers the overall system, but usually won’t process the permit unless it’s first submitted at the county level.

• if manufactured home is oversize, please sumbit the application at https://www.oregontruckingonline.org/

 4. Other Considerations

 Licensed Transporter

• Transport must generally be done by a licensed transporter if the structure is unregistered. If you’re hauling the structure yourself, you may need a Vehicle Transporter Certificate from Oregon DMV.

 Size & Route Restrictions

• Oregon has administrative rules governing size limits, traffic control plans for very wide loads, and restrictions on lane use and passing when transporting wide structures.

• Additional over-dimension permits may be required for movements exceeding statutory limits (e.g., width, length, height).

 Summary

Manufactured Home Transport Permits in Oregon