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Moving labor in Philadelphia, PA

Hire moving help to load and unload your rental truck or POD.

A crew in Philadelphia 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
  • Philadelphia parking rules checked October 20, 2026

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  1. Describe your moveAddresses, stairs and what's moving. About 5 minutes.
  2. See your crewHow many helpers and how many hours.
  3. Send your requestWe'll email you to confirm the crew, time and price. Nothing is charged until you say yes.

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Moving labor services in Philadelphia.

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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 it works

How to book moving help in Philadelphia.

  1. 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.

  2. Reserve your truck

    Rent the truck, trailer or POD. Get any permit Philadelphia requires. The local rules are below.

  3. Book your crew

    When booking opens, you'll see the rate and terms before you confirm. The crew loads and unloads. You drive.

Parking and permits

Philadelphia rules for moving trucks, trailers and containers.

Key rule: In Philadelphia, the Streets Department issues Temporary No Parking (TNP) permits for moving trucks, storage containers and PODs, and you must apply at least four business days before you need the space.

In Philadelphia, the Streets Department issues Temporary No Parking permits for moving trucks, storage containers or PODs and temporary dumpsters; apply at least four business days ahead and post the signs from the police district at least 24 hours before you need the space. A moving-truck permit costs $50 per 40 feet per day in Center City or University City and $25 elsewhere, while a container or POD permit is $50 for up to five days. During a declared snow emergency, vehicles and dumpsters must be moved off signed snow emergency routes.

  • Containers, trucks and the street

    Philadelphia's Department of Streets issues Temporary No Parking (TNP) permits for moving trucks, storage containers or PODs, and temporary dumpsters.

    Source: Apply for a Temporary No Parking (TNP) permit, City of Philadelphia, Department of Streets. Checked October 20, 2026.
  • Containers, trucks and the street

    A Temporary No Parking permit must be applied for at least four business days before it is needed.

    Source: Apply for a Temporary No Parking (TNP) permit, City of Philadelphia, Department of Streets. Checked October 20, 2026.
  • Containers, trucks and the street

    A moving-truck permit costs $50 per 40 feet of space per day in Center City or University City, and $25 per 40 feet per day elsewhere in the city.

    Source: Apply for a Temporary No Parking (TNP) permit, City of Philadelphia, Department of Streets. Checked October 20, 2026.
  • Containers, trucks and the street

    A Temporary No Parking permit for a moving container or POD costs $50, and the container can stay for a maximum of five days.

    Source: Apply for a Temporary No Parking (TNP) permit, City of Philadelphia, Department of Streets. Checked October 20, 2026.
  • Containers, trucks and the street

    The temporary no parking signs, picked up from a police district, must be posted as soon as the permit is received or at least 24 hours before the spaces are needed.

    Source: Apply for a Temporary No Parking (TNP) permit, City of Philadelphia, Department of Streets. Checked October 20, 2026.
  • Snow and plowing

    Once a snow emergency is declared, vehicles and dumpsters parked on snow emergency routes must be moved to other parking until the emergency is declared over.

    Source: Snow emergency routes, City of Philadelphia, Department of Streets. Checked October 20, 2026.
  • Residential permit parking

    In residential permit parking areas, Philadelphia Parking Authority temporary permits are valid for one calendar day, with a limit of 60 per household per year.

    Source: Residential Parking Permit, Philadelphia Parking Authority. Checked October 20, 2026.
  • Residential permit parking

    Residential parking permits only exempt holders from posted time limits and meter fees on permit blocks; holders must still follow all other parking regulations.

    Source: Residential Parking Permit, Philadelphia Parking Authority. Checked October 20, 2026.
  • Campus move dates

    Temple University residence halls close for winter break at noon on Thursday, December 17, 2026.

    Source: Winter Break | University Housing and Residential Life, Temple University, University Housing and Residential Life. Checked October 20, 2026.
  • Campus move dates

    Temple University residence halls reopen for the spring semester at 10 a.m. on Saturday, January 9, 2027.

    Source: Winter Break | University Housing and Residential Life, Temple University, University Housing and Residential Life. Checked October 20, 2026.

Rules and fees change. Confirm on the city's page before move day. Comparing cities? Moving permit rules for every Pennsylvania city.

Related guides: How to reserve street parking for a moving truck · Winter parking rules by city · College move dates · Permit parking on moving day

Philadelphia moving questions

Do I need a permit to park a moving truck on a Philadelphia street?

To reserve the space, yes. The Streets Department issues Temporary No Parking (TNP) permits for moving trucks. Apply at least four business days ahead. The cost is $50 per 40 feet per day in Center City or University City and $25 per 40 feet per day elsewhere; 40 feet is roughly two parking spaces.

How long can a POD or storage container stay on the street?

A Temporary No Parking permit for a moving container or POD costs $50 and allows the container to stay for a maximum of five days.

When do the no parking signs have to go up?

You pick up the signs from a Philadelphia police district after your permit is issued, and they must be posted as soon as you receive the permit or at least 24 hours before you need the spaces.

Can my moving helpers park on a residential permit block?

The Philadelphia Parking Authority issues temporary parking permits in permit areas; each is valid for one calendar day, with a limit of 60 per household per year. Residential permits only exempt holders from posted time limits and meter fees, and all other parking regulations still apply.

What happens to a truck or dumpster on a snow emergency route?

Once the city declares a snow emergency, vehicles and dumpsters on signed snow emergency routes must be moved to other parking until the emergency is over, or they may be ticketed and towed.

When do Temple's residence halls close for winter break?

Temple's residence halls close at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 17, 2026, and reopen at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 9, 2027.

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