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Mobile/modular homes in Ontario

29 facts, each with the passage it comes from, all quoted from Guide to oversize/overweight vehicles and loads.

Where to apply

Where an application for Mobile/modular homes is submitted in Ontario.

  • Phone · Ministère des Transports

    Bureau de délivrance de permis, par téléphone

    416 246-7166

    Contact the permit issuing office during business hours if the route indicated on your permit needs to be changed.

  • Phone · Ministère des Transports

    Bureau de délivrance de permis, par téléphone (sans frais)

    1 800 387-7736

    Contact the permit issuing office during business hours if the route indicated on your permit needs to be changed.

  • Mail · Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) Permit Issuing Office

    Permit Issuing Office, by mail

    301 St. Paul Street, 3rd Floor, St Catharines, Ontario, L2R 7R4

    Application forms must be completed in full. Incomplete applications will be returned.

  • In person · Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) Permit Issuing Office

    Permit Issuing Office

    301 St. Paul Street, 3rd Floor, St Catharines, Ontario, L2R 7R4

  • Email · Ministry of Transportation

    Oversize/Overweight Permit Office, by email

    oo.permits@ontario.ca

    Use it when: For Permitting and Registration for International Registration Plan and Oversize/Overweight (PRIO) online permitting system account set up, tow truck certificate applications, special vehicle configuration permits or project permits

  • Fax · Ministry of Transportation

    Highway Operations Permits Office, by fax

    905-704-2545

    Use it when: Until January 1, 2026

    Download and complete an application form. Include payment (Canadian funds only) by visa or Mastercard using an authorization form, cheque made out to the Ministry of Finance, bank draft, money order or certified cheque made out to the Ministry of Finance.

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Facts

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Maximum length (Measures)

Maximum permitted overall length of the vehicle or combination of vehicles, including load and equipment, as authorized by the special permit.

  • 25 m82′ 0.5″Annual permit, combination vehicles
  • 12.5 m41′Annual permit, single vehicle
  • 23 m75′ 5.5″Combination of vehicles and load
  • 25 m82′ 0.5″Night moves, overlength/overwidth

Maximum height (Measures)

Maximum permitted overall height of the vehicle, including load and equipment, as authorized by the special permit.

4.15 m13′ 7.5″

In general

  • 4.26 m13′ 11.5″Annual permit
  • 4.26 m13′ 11.5″Night moves, overheight/overweight
  • 4.26 m13′ 11.5″Project permit, single vehicle
  • 4.26 m13′ 11.5″Single trip permit, flatbed trailer

Maximum width (Measures)

Maximum permitted overall width of the mobile/modular unit and trailer, inclusive of roof overhang, measured in metres.

2.6 m8′ 6.5″

In general

  • 3.85 m12′ 7.5″Annual permit, multi-lane highways
  • 3.7 m12′ 1.5″Annual permit, two lane highways
  • 3.05 m10′Night moves, overlength/overwidth
  • 4.3 m14′ 1.5″Project permit

Maximum rear overhang (Measures)

Maximum permitted distance by which the load or equipment may project beyond the rear of the vehicle, measured in metres.

4.65 m15′ 3″

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