--- title: Military Household Goods Weight Allowances url: https://obriensmoving-storage.com/military-moving/weight-allowances/ business: O'Brien's Moving & Storage address: 2277 Glendale Ave, Sparks, NV 89431 phone: 775-359-6683 (toll-free 1-800-253-7814) hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm licenses: U.S. DOT No. 30611, MC-109375, Nevada CPCN 1070; interstate agent for Bekins Van Lines since 1955 type: Moving and storage company, family owned since 1941 --- - [Home](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/) - [Military moves and storage (DOD approved)](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/military-moving/) - Household goods weight allowances by rank # Household goods weight allowances: how they work Your weight allowance is a limit on the pounds of household goods the government ships for you, and it is set by your rank and dependents under the Joint Travel Regulations. The figure that applies to you comes from your Personal Property Office, so get it in writing before you pack. or call [775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683) [4.3 on Google · 71 reviews](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/reviews/) Family owned since 1941 [U.S. DOT No. 30611](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/about/licenses-and-authority/) This page explains how an allowance works and how to plan around it. It does not print any allowance numbers, because they are set by official regulation and your counselor confirms the one that applies to you. ## What an allowance is A weight allowance is the maximum weight of household goods the government will ship at its expense for a given move. It exists so a shipment has a clear ceiling. Two members with the same rank can have different situations, so treat any number you hear from a friend as a starting question for your counselor, not as your answer. ## What sets yours - Your pay grade (rank) - Whether you have dependents - The kind of orders you hold - Whether items fall under special categories, which your counselor explains ## How to get your number Ask your installation transportation office or Personal Property Office for your allowance during counseling, and note the date and the name of the person who gave it. Military OneSource also lists PCS planning guides on entitlements. Because rules are updated, an old figure from a previous move should be checked again. ## How to plan your household around it Start with what you actually want in the new home. Furniture, appliances and tools are heavy, while clothing and books vary a lot more than most people expect. Go room by room and decide what ships, what is sold or donated, and what travels with you. A sorted household also lowers the chance of surprises when the shipment is weighed. If you are unsure how heavy your belongings are, an in-home estimate is a way to see the inventory with someone who handles it every day. See [how many boxes you need](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/how-many-boxes-do-i-need/) and [the moving inventory form](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/moving-inventory/). ## Where O'Brien's fits O'Brien's is DOD approved to move and store military household goods. If part of your household will not travel on the government shipment, vault storage from $40 per month in the Sparks warehouse holds it, with about 2 to 3 weeks notice to ship out. Call 775-359-6683, Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm, for a free in-home estimate that comes with 10 free heavy-duty boxes. For booking steps, read [the PCS checklist](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/military-moving/pcs-checklist/). ### Sources (checked October 18, 2026) - [Military OneSource, Preparing to Move](https://www.militaryonesource.mil/moving-pcs/plan-to-move/) - [NAVSUP, Personally Procured Move handout](https://www.navsup.navy.mil/Portals/65/HHG/Documents/PPM/PPM%20Handout%20V.13.pdf) ### Licensed movers U.S. DOT No. 30611 MC-109375 Nevada CPCN 1070 Cal PUC T-90973 (as published by O'Brien's) Bekins Van Lines interstate agent since 1955 [Check our USDOT record](https://safer.fmcsa.dot.gov/query.asp?searchtype=ANY&query_type=queryCarrierSnapshot&query_param=USDOT&query_string=30611) · [Ready to Move? (FMCSA)](https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/sites/fmcsa.dot.gov/files/ReadytoMoveBrochure_2022Update.pdf) [Licenses and authority](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/about/licenses-and-authority/) ### Visit or call the office 2277 Glendale Ave, Sparks, NV 89431 [775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683) | Monday to Friday | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm | | --- | --- | | Saturday and Sunday | Closed | [Get my free estimate](#estimate) ### Related - [Military moves and storage (DOD approved)](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/military-moving/) - [PCS moving checklist](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/military-moving/pcs-checklist/) - [Non-temporary storage (NTS) for military households](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/military-moving/non-temporary-storage/) - [Free in-home moving estimate (plus 10 free heavy-duty boxes)](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/free-estimate/) PCS helper ## Where are you in your PCS? [Send my PCS details](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/free-estimate/) Government-arranged moves are booked through your installation transportation office and the Defense Personal Property System at [Military OneSource / move.mil](https://www.militaryonesource.mil/moving-pcs/). Carriers for government-arranged moves are assigned through that system. Military move topics ## Read next - [PCS moving checklist](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/military-moving/pcs-checklist/) - [Government-arranged move vs PPM](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/military-moving/government-move-vs-ppm/) - [How DPS works for your household goods move](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/military-moving/dps-explained/) - [Non-temporary storage (NTS) for military households](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/military-moving/non-temporary-storage/) Answers ## Questions people ask Still have a question? Call [775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683), Mon-Fri 8-5, or see the [moving FAQ](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/faq/). ### What is my weight allowance? It depends on your rank, dependents and orders under the Joint Travel Regulations. Your Personal Property Office gives you the exact figure. ### Why does this page list no numbers? Allowances are set by official regulation and updated over time, so the safe source is your counselor, not a printed table. ### What if my household is heavier than my allowance? Ask your counselor before the shipment is packed. They explain the options, and storage or private arrangements can cover what the government shipment does not. ### Can O'Brien's help me sort what to ship? Yes. A free in-home estimate lets an estimator walk through your household and discuss packing, storage and special items. ## 4.3 stars from 71 Google reviews What customers say about O'Brien's [Read more reviews](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/reviews/)[See them on Google](https://maps.google.com/maps?cid=17335326057105140938) C Charles C. May 31, 2025 Great company, I'd highly recommend for any move!!! ### Owner's reply Charles, It was a pleasure working with you on your moves. We hope your trip is amazing and if you ever come back our way, we will be happy to help. Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to complete this review on our behalf. N Nadine K. May 15, 2025 The guys were very friendly and hard working. Would definitely use them again! ### Owner's reply Nadine, We are pleased you chose us for your move, it was a pleasure working with you! We are extremely happy the move was a success. G Greg S. January 22, 2025 3 O'Brien movers came down from Reno to South Lake Tahoe to assist our company moving a lot of big furniture out of a large warehouse. They showed up on-time, were friendly, and were professional and got the job done quickly and diligently. Will definitely use them again. ### Owner's reply Thanks for the great review Greg! We really appreciate you taking the time to do that for us. We look forward to working with you again! ## Ask about your military move We are DOD approved to move and store military household goods. Your transportation office books government moves; we can talk you through it. Rather talk? [Call 775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683) Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm Our estimators: Sean, Luke, Christa and Janet. 2277 Glendale Ave Sparks, NV 89431 [4.3 on Google · 71 reviews](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/reviews/) Family owned since 1941 U.S. DOT No. 30611 · MC-109375 · Nevada CPCN 1070