Moving to Norfolk? Start With the Neighborhood

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Two tolled crossings connect Norfolk and Portsmouth: the Downtown Tunnel (I-264) — $1.94 off-peak / $2.50 peak with E-ZPass — and the Midtown Tunnel (US-58) — $1.85 off-peak / $2.33 peak. Peak hours are 5:30–9 AM and 2:30–7 PM. The HRBT (I-64) between Hampton and Norfolk is free but under major expansion construction through February 2027 — build extra time into any Hampton↔Norfolk move. Morning slots beat afternoon ones across the board.

Norfolk's General Use Permit covers move-in/move-out and temporary parking. Contact the city's right-of-way (ROW) inspector at least 48 hours before move day so "No Stopping" signs get posted to hold your space — without the signs, other cars can't be towed to make room. Many residential streets also require annual parking permits (renewed online through the city's parking portal; current permits expire May 31 each year). Tell us your street when you book and we'll plan the truck placement with you.

Naval Station Norfolk — the largest naval base in the world — anchors the city's north side, and Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek–Fort Story sits to the east. PCS season runs heavy here, and we run moving labor for DITY/PPM moves all year.

Ghent movers
Ocean View movers
East Beach movers
Downtown Norfolk movers
Downtown high-rise movers
Norfolk apartment movers

Last-minute movers in Norfolk — same-day and next-day when plans change
Moving labor in Norfolk — labor-only help at $75 per mover per hour
Military movers — PCS-season moves around every base
Kid-friendly PCS move to Norfolk: schools and neighborhoods
PCS move to Norfolk: the first 10 things to do

Which Norfolk neighborhood is best for military families?
Depends on your base and your budget. Ocean View and East Beach put you minutes from Naval Station Norfolk and JEB Little Creek with bay access; Ghent puts you central to downtown, EVMS, and the medical centers; Downtown works if you want walkability and the Tide light rail. Each guide above breaks down the move-day reality for its neighborhood.

Do I need a permit to park a moving truck on a Norfolk street?
For most residential streets, no special permit is needed for the truck itself — but if you need curb space held (no-parking zones, narrow historic streets), Norfolk's General Use Permit lets you reserve temporary parking: contact the ROW inspector at least 48 hours ahead so "No Stopping" signs are posted. Many Ghent-area streets also require residential parking permits for cars.

What time should I avoid the tunnels on move day?
Peak toll hours are 5:30–9 AM and 2:30–7 PM on the Downtown and Midtown tunnels. If your move crosses between Norfolk and Portsmouth, a morning slot that clears the tunnel before the afternoon peak is the smart play.

How much does a local move in Norfolk cost?
Our rates: 2 movers and our truck at $200/hour ($600 minimum), 3 movers at $250/hour ($750 minimum), 4 movers at $300/hour ($900 minimum). Labor-only is $75 per mover per hour with a 3-hour minimum. Deposits are one hour of the rate on truck jobs, and $150/$225/$300 for 2/3/4 movers on labor-only jobs — subtracted from your total on moving day.

Rates:
2 movers + truck $200/hr ($600 minimum)
3 movers + truck $250/hr ($750 minimum)
4 movers + truck $300/hr ($900 minimum)
labor-only $75/mover/hr (3-hr minimum)
Labor deposits: $150 / $225 / $300 for 2 / 3 / 4 movers.