Encroachment Permit Bond
Working in the public right-of-way? Cities, counties, and Caltrans require an encroachment permit bond guaranteeing you restore the area and meet permit conditions. We issue them fast.
- Bond amount
- Set by the permit
- Authority
- Required by the city, county, or Caltrans
The premium is a percentage of the bond amount, set by underwriting. The figures above are the bond amounts, not what you pay.
What it is
An encroachment bond guarantees that work you perform in the public right-of-way (sidewalks, streets, utility cuts) is completed to standard and the area is restored. The permitting agency sets the bond amount as a condition of the encroachment permit.
Who needs it
- Contractors and utilities working in the public right-of-way
- Anyone pulling an encroachment permit from a city, county, or Caltrans
Bond amounts and requirements are general guidance and can change. Confirm the current requirement with the listed agency before you file. We will quote your exact bond.
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