Moving With Storage in San Diego
When a mover holds your belongings between pickup and delivery, California calls it storage-in-transit, and the tariff caps the charges and limits it to 90 days. If you're renting your own unit instead, a 10x10 in San Diego averaged $174 a month in September 2026.
Facts checked November 6, 2026. Independent guide; not a moving company.
How is storage-in-transit priced in California?
Item 160 of the 2026 tariff caps storage-in-transit handling at $8.95 per 100 pounds (minimum $44.57), the first day at $3.08 per 100 pounds and each additional day at $0.15 per 100 pounds, for a period of 90 days. Valuation during storage is priced separately.
Who regulates long-term storage?
Not the moving regulator. BHGS says it doesn't regulate storage facilities. Self-storage in California is governed by the Self-Service Storage Facility Act; see our storage options guide for lien and notice rules.
Mover storage or self-storage?
Storage-in-transit keeps the mover responsible for your goods until delivery, which is simpler for a gap of days or weeks. Self-storage gives you access to your things but means two loads and two unloads.
Frequently asked questions
How long can a mover store my things in transit in California?
The tariff's storage-in-transit period is 90 days.
Does BHGS regulate storage units?
No. BHGS says it doesn't regulate storage facilities.