Arizona Land Disturbance Bond
What it is & who requires it
Grading, excavation, and site-work contractors disturbing soil under an Arizona municipal or county grading, earthmoving, or land-disturbance permit (for example a Phoenix grading permit or a Scottsdale earthmoving permit). The issuing authority may require a bond or co-equal assurance to guarantee erosion control and site restoration; the obligee and amount are set by the specific jurisdiction.
Obligee: Arizona municipal and county authorities (general-use grading / earthmoving / land-disturbance product). Citation: Arizona municipal grading / earthmoving / land-disturbance ordinances (e.g. Phoenix City Code Ch. 32A grading; Scottsdale earthmoving permit) — multi-obligee.
Bond amount
Set by the obligee — the exact amount is confirmed automatically when you start your bond in our portal, or call 317-942-0549.
How to get it
This bond is individually underwritten, so it is not issued instantly. Request a quote and a licensed producer follows up to walk you through it.
Request a bond quote
Tell us about the bond and the project. A licensed producer follows up — these bonds are individually underwritten, so they are not issued instantly.
Term & renewal
Term: Per the grading / earthmoving / land-disturbance permit; held through site stabilization / restoration.
Renewal: Per-permit, or per the issuing authority.
Filing
Filed with the Arizona city or county authority that issues your grading, earthmoving, or land-disturbance permit. The issuing jurisdiction may require a bond or a co-equal cash or letter-of-credit assurance to guarantee erosion control and site restoration, so it is listed and the obligee and exact amount, set by the specific jurisdiction, are confirmed when you apply.
Source
This bond requirement is corroborated by multiple public sources; Arizona municipal and county authorities (general-use grading / earthmoving / land-disturbance product) sets the exact amount, which we confirm when you start your bond.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who requires the Arizona Land Disturbance Bond?
- It’s required by Arizona municipal and county authorities (general-use grading / earthmoving / land-disturbance product) (Arizona municipal grading / earthmoving / land-disturbance ordinances (e.g. Phoenix City Code Ch. 32A grading; Scottsdale earthmoving permit) — multi-obligee). Grading, excavation, and site-work contractors disturbing soil under an Arizona municipal or county grading, earthmoving, or land-disturbance permit (for example a Phoenix grading permit or a Scottsdale earthmoving permit). The issuing authority may require a bond or co-equal assurance to guarantee erosion control and site restoration; the obligee and amount are set by the specific jurisdiction.
- How much is the Arizona Land Disturbance Bond?
- Set by the obligee — the exact amount is confirmed automatically when you start your bond in our portal, or call 317-942-0549.
- How do I get the Arizona Land Disturbance Bond?
- This bond is individually underwritten, so it is not issued instantly. Request a quote and a licensed producer follows up to walk you through it.
- What is the term?
- Per the grading / earthmoving / land-disturbance permit; held through site stabilization / restoration. Renewal: Per-permit, or per the issuing authority.
- Is this bond insurance for me?
- No. It protects the obligee and the public — not you. If a valid claim is paid, you repay the surety.
- How is this requirement verified?
- This bond requirement is corroborated by multiple public sources. The obligee sets the exact amount, which we confirm automatically when you start your bond in the portal or with a producer.
