The intent of this list is to indicate some of the allowable and non-allowable expenses, per the State of Washington Moving Expense Regulations and Guide. Be sure you and your department mutually understand your authorized limits.
| Category | Allowable? |
| Personal Automobiles | No |
| Meals / Lodging: Self | Yes |
| Meals / Lodging: Family | No |
| Rental Truck | Yes |
| Rental Truck: Fuel | Yes |
| Rental Truck: Car tow bar | No |
| Mileage rate for your personal car towed by rental truck | Yes |
| Motorcycles, snow machines, jet skis, etc. | No |
| Rental trailer | Yes |
| Packing Material | Yes |
| Hired help to pack / load | Yes |
| Cost of your labor to pack/load | No |
| Appliance disconnect / reconnect services | No |
| Hired driver for your personal car | No |
| Boats, Kayaks, canoes, etc. | No |
| Airplanes | No |
| Camping vehicles | No |
| Farm equipment | No |
| Animals | No |
| Excessive hobby materials | No |
| Guns & ammunition | No |
| Fuel & explosives | No |
| Jewelry | No |
| Collectors items | No |
| Antiques | No |
| Family Heirlooms | No |