Government Mover in Norfolk, VA — Federal Employee Relocation Services
Federal civilian relocations don't work like private moves. Before a single box gets packed, there's a travel authorization to obtain, entitlements to confirm, and a procurement system most employees have never encountered before.
As an approved CHAMP provider, Stewart Moving & Storage has navigated that process with federal employees across the Hampton Roads region for more than 25 years. If you're relocating to or from the Norfolk area under government orders, we know what your move requires, and we're ready to manage it.
Serving Federal Employees Across Hampton Roads
The Norfolk and Portsmouth area is home to one of the largest concentrations of federal agencies, Navy civilian workforce, and government contractors on the East Coast. Whether you're transferring to a new duty station as a civilian employee, accepting a new appointment with relocation benefits, or working through a directed reassignment, Stewart Moving & Storage serves federal employees throughout the region, including Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Chesapeake, Virginia Beach, and surrounding communities.
How the Federal Relocation Process Works
A government-authorized civilian relocation runs on the Federal Travel Regulation (FTR) and moves through the GSA's Centralized Household Goods Traffic Management Program, known as CHAMP. Once your agency issues transfer orders and a travel authorization is in place, your household goods shipment is coordinated through pre-approved carriers via an online platform called TMSS 2.0.
The overall structure resembles a managed corporate relocation program (your agency funds and coordinates the move), but every step is bound by federal regulation, which means more documentation and less flexibility than a private-sector equivalent. Stewart's team is experienced with both the paperwork and the timelines that federal moves require.
What Are Your Household Goods Entitlements?
Standard entitlements under FTR Part 302 typically include transportation of up to 18,000 pounds of household goods, storage-in-transit for up to 60 days for CONUS moves, Temporary Quarters Subsistence Expense (TQSE), and a Miscellaneous Expense Allowance (MEA) for incidental costs at your new location. What's covered by default and what requires specific agency authorization vary by assignment type. Our
Government Moving FAQ has the full breakdown.
Why Federal Employees in Norfolk Choose Stewart
Approved CHAMP provider. Stewart is vetted and approved under GSA's CHAMP program and works directly through TMSS 2.0, so your move stays compliant with federal procurement requirements from the first call.
25+ years of federal relocation experience. We've handled the documentation, weight tickets, SIT coordination, and agency communication that government moves demand, and we understand the difference between what's mandatory and what's discretionary under the FTR.
Local presence, national reach. Our Portsmouth-area operations are backed by more than 125 trucks, 200+ trained employees, and 12+ warehouse locations across five states. Whether your assignment takes you somewhere along the East Coast or across the country, we have the infrastructure to handle it.
Secure storage options. Federal moves sometimes require storage-in-transit at origin or destination while housing is finalized. Our facilities are secure, ventilated, and climate-stable, available for both short-term SIT and longer-term needs.
Get an Estimate for Your Government Move
The earlier you connect with us, the smoother your move authorization process tends to go. Our move consultants can walk you through your entitlements, confirm what documentation you'll need, and prepare an estimate before your travel authorization is finalized. We offer three ways to get started: in-home, phone, or online.
FAQ About Government Moving in Norfolk
What is CHAMP, and how does it affect my household goods move?
CHAMP is the GSA-administered program that federal agencies use to procure approved household goods carriers for civilian relocations. Rather than selecting your own mover, your agency coordinates the shipment through pre-approved carriers like Stewart Moving & Storage using TMSS 2.0. For a full explanation of how CHAMP works, visit our Government Moving FAQ.
Do I need a destination address before I can schedule my pickup?
No. Your household goods can go into storage-in-transit while you finalize housing at your new location. Keep your relocation coordinator updated as your timeline develops, and let us know as soon as a delivery address is confirmed.
Are my relocation reimbursements taxable?
Yes, under current IRS guidelines, relocation reimbursements are generally treated as taxable income. Most agencies offset this through a Withholding Tax Allowance (WTA) in the year of the move and a Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA) the following year. Confirm with your agency whether both are included in your relocation authorization.