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Moving Cost in Kentucky (2026)

Hiring movers in Kentucky for a local 2-bedroom 50-mile household-goods move typically runs $450–$1,300, with moderate state intrastate regulation under the Kentucky Public Service Commission (KPSC) — Transportation Division. Kentucky's combination of KPSC Transportation Division intrastate HHG regulation under KRS § 281, $16.84/hr BLS Laborers and Movers mean wage, Louisville (UPS Worldport hub) + Lexington + Northern Kentucky (Cincinnati metro south side) regional concentration, geographic location producing heavy Midwest-to-Mid-South-to-Appalachian inter-regional pass-through interstate volume, voluntary blanket tariff filing regime, and Kentucky Office of Attorney General Consumer Protection complaint authority alongside KPSC.

State Kentucky
Cities Covered 1
Typical local 2-bedroom 50-mile household-goods move $450 – $1,300
BLS Laborers and Movers wage $16.84/hr

Kentucky intrastate regulator, tariff & valuation drivers

  • Intrastate regulator type: Public Service Commission (PSC) regulation
  • State regulator name: Kentucky Public Service Commission (KPSC) — Transportation Division
  • Tariff filing requirement: Voluntary blanket tariff filing — carriers may file or charge market rates
  • Valuation disclosure (FVP vs RVP): Federal FMCSA Carmack Amendment Released Value rule applies (no state supplement)
  • Intrastate license requirement: Yes — state intrastate operating authority permit required
  • Overall regulation intensity: Moderate — state operating authority + voluntary tariff filing regime
  • Typical mover hourly labor rate (BLS SOC 53-7062 mean): $16.84/hr

Kentucky mover licensing & permits

  • License status: Statewide license required
  • License board: Kentucky Public Service Commission (KPSC) — Transportation Division (official site)
  • Permit: Kentucky PSC Certificate of Convenience and Necessity required for intrastate household-goods carriers under KRS § 281; voluntary blanket tariff filing; minimum federal liability + cargo coverage; KPSC complaint and disciplinary authority

How household-goods moving costs vary in Kentucky

State-specific code or insurance rule: Kentucky Public Service Commission (KPSC) Transportation Division regulates intrastate household-goods carriers under Kentucky Revised Statutes § 281 — KPSC requires a Certificate of Convenience and Necessity for any intrastate household-goods carrier with voluntary blanket tariff filing, and Kentucky's geographic location at the intersection of Midwest, Mid-South, and Appalachian regions drives heavy inter-regional pass-through interstate move volume through Louisville (UPS Worldport hub) and Northern Kentucky (Cincinnati metro south side), plus KPSC complaint and disciplinary authority for HHG matters.

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Pricing ranges reflect Kentucky market labor (BLS OEWS Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers (SOC 53-7062) state mean $16.84/hr) and Woogoro regional cost modeling. For the most localized estimate, see your nearest city page above.