Moving labor in Boston, MA
Hire moving help to load and unload your rental truck or POD.
A crew in Boston loads your rental truck, trailer or POD, unloads it at your new home and carries furniture up and down stairs. You rent the vehicle and drive.
- Labor only. You rent the truck. We load it.
- Help at one address or both
- Boston parking rules checked October 20, 2026
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Loading
A crew loads your rental truck, trailer or container. The weight is balanced so nothing shifts while you drive.
Unloading
A crew unloads at your new place and puts furniture and boxes in the rooms where they belong.
In-home moving
Help rearranging heavy furniture between rooms or floors, for renovations, new flooring or staging.
Packing
A crew packs kitchens, closets and fragile items before loading day.
Storage moves
Help loading into or out of a self-storage unit, or transferring between a home and storage.
Apartment moves
Labor for apartment and condo moves, planned around stairs, elevators and building rules.
Container moves
Help loading a portable moving container tightly and securely, or unloading one at your new home.
Loading and unloading
A crew loads your truck at your old home and unloads it at your new one.
Labor only. You rent the truck, trailer or container and drive it. The crew lifts, carries, loads and unloads. If you need help at two addresses, each one is booked separately.
How to book moving help in Boston.
Describe your move
Pick a service. Enter each address, the stairs and what's moving. You'll see how many helpers you need and how long it usually takes.
Reserve your truck
Rent the truck, trailer or POD. Get any permit Boston requires. The local rules are below.
Book your crew
When booking opens, you'll see the rate and terms before you confirm. The crew loads and unloads. You drive.
Boston rules for moving trucks, trailers and containers.
Key rule: In Boston, a moving truck permit from the Office of the Parking Clerk reserves two parking spaces from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.; apply online 15 days to eight weeks ahead, and post the signs at least 48 hours before the move.
In Boston, a moving truck permit is optional but guarantees a legal spot: a standard permit reserves two spaces from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., costs $69 for non-metered spaces, and must be applied for 15 days to eight weeks ahead online or three days to eight weeks ahead in person, with signs posted at least 48 hours before the move. Moving containers need an in-person permit with a letter from the container company. Many residential streets are Resident Parking Only with no visitor permits, and cars on posted snow emergency arteries are ticketed and towed during a declared snow emergency.
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Containers, trucks and the street
A Boston moving truck permit is optional, but it guarantees a legal parking spot on moving day.
Source: Reserve A Parking Spot For Your Moving Truck, City of Boston, Office of the Parking Clerk. Checked October 20, 2026. -
Containers, trucks and the street
A standard permit reserves two spaces for one day, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., and online applications must be made 15 days to eight weeks before the move.
Source: Reserve A Parking Spot For Your Moving Truck, City of Boston, Office of the Parking Clerk. Checked October 20, 2026. -
Containers, trucks and the street
In-person applications can be made three days to eight weeks ahead, for up to five days in a row.
Source: Reserve A Parking Spot For Your Moving Truck, City of Boston, Office of the Parking Clerk. Checked October 20, 2026. -
Containers, trucks and the street
A one-day permit for two non-metered spaces costs $69 including two signs, and two metered spaces cost $40 more.
Source: Reserve A Parking Spot For Your Moving Truck, City of Boston, Office of the Parking Clerk. Checked October 20, 2026. -
Containers, trucks and the street
The permit signs must be posted at least 48 hours before the 7 a.m. start, and the city recommends posting them three days ahead.
Source: Reserve A Parking Spot For Your Moving Truck, City of Boston, Office of the Parking Clerk. Checked October 20, 2026. -
Containers, trucks and the street
Permits for moving containers must be applied for in person, with a letter of authorization from the container company, which must hold a bond with the City.
Source: Reserve A Parking Spot For Your Moving Truck, City of Boston, Office of the Parking Clerk. Checked October 20, 2026. -
Parking rules
From August 31 to September 2, some common moving locations are blocked off for moving truck drop-offs that need no permit.
Source: Reserve A Parking Spot For Your Moving Truck, City of Boston, Office of the Parking Clerk. Checked October 20, 2026. -
Residential permit parking
Many residential streets in Boston are Resident Parking Only, and the city does not issue visitor parking permits.
Source: How to Get a Resident Parking Permit, City of Boston, Office of the Parking Clerk. Checked October 20, 2026. -
Snow and plowing
During a declared snow emergency, vehicles parked on a posted snow emergency artery are ticketed and towed.
Source: Managing Winter and Snow, City of Boston. Checked October 20, 2026. -
Snow and plowing
Space savers may only be used when the City declares a snow emergency, and must be removed within 48 hours after it ends.
Source: Managing Winter and Snow, City of Boston. Checked October 20, 2026.
Rules and fees change. Confirm on the city's page before move day. Comparing cities? Moving permit rules for every Massachusetts city.
Related guides: How to reserve street parking for a moving truck · Winter parking rules by city · Permit parking on moving day
Boston moving questions
Do I need a permit to park a moving truck in Boston?
It isn't required, but a moving truck permit from the Office of the Parking Clerk guarantees you a legal parking spot on the day of the move. A standard permit reserves two parking spaces for one day, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
How far ahead should I apply for a Boston moving truck permit?
Online, your moving date must be at least 15 days and no more than eight weeks away. In person, it must be at least three days and no more than eight weeks away, and you can get a permit for up to five days in a row.
How much does a Boston moving truck permit cost?
A one-day permit for two non-metered spaces costs $69 and includes two signs. Two metered spaces cost an additional $40.
When do I put up the no-parking signs?
The signs must be on the street at least 48 hours before the permit's 7 a.m. start time. The city recommends posting them three days before your move.
Can I put a POD or moving container on a Boston street?
Permits for moving containers must be applied for in person, with a letter of authorization from the company that owns the container; that company must hold a bond with the City.
Where can our moving helpers park in Boston?
Many residential streets are Resident Parking Only, and Boston doesn't issue visitor parking permits, so visitors in those neighborhoods need off-street parking.
Need help with your move in Boston?
Tell us about your move. We'll show how many helpers you need and for how long. Then send a request. We'll email you to confirm the time and price.