Chula Vista Encroachment Permit Performance Bond
What it is & who requires it
Persons performing private contract work in the Chula Vista public right-of-way under an encroachment permit (excludes governmental agencies).
Obligee: City of Chula Vista. Citation: Chula Vista Municipal Code Sec. 12.20.090 (Performance bond - Type - Amount - Filing); type per Sec. 12.20.020.
Bond amount
110 percent of the cost estimate for encroachments (CVMC 12.20.090(B)); an annual/continuing bond option runs $1,000-$10,000+ in $5,000 multiples.
How to get it
This bond issues online — get bonded through our portal, usually in a single sitting once you confirm the bond, amount, and obligee.
Term & renewal
Term: Project-specific or annual/continuing
Renewal: Annual/continuing bonds must carry a non-cancellation-without-notice clause
Filing
Required for private contract work in the Chula Vista public right-of-way under an encroachment permit, per Chula Vista Municipal Code Sec. 12.20.090, with the bond executed by a surety company authorized in California (Sec. 12.20.020). The amount is a set percentage of the cost estimate for encroachments, and an annual continuing-bond option is available that must carry a non-cancellation-without-notice clause. Governmental agencies are excluded.
Source
Verified against the obligee source (last checked 2026-06-07).
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Frequently asked questions
- Who requires the Chula Vista Encroachment Permit Performance Bond?
- It’s required by City of Chula Vista (Chula Vista Municipal Code Sec. 12.20.090 (Performance bond - Type - Amount - Filing); type per Sec. 12.20.020). Persons performing private contract work in the Chula Vista public right-of-way under an encroachment permit (excludes governmental agencies).
- How much is the Chula Vista Encroachment Permit Performance Bond?
- 110 percent of the cost estimate for encroachments (CVMC 12.20.090(B)); an annual/continuing bond option runs $1,000-$10,000+ in $5,000 multiples.
- How do I get the Chula Vista Encroachment Permit Performance Bond?
- This bond issues online — get bonded through our portal, usually in a single sitting once you confirm the bond, amount, and obligee.
- What is the term?
- Project-specific or annual/continuing Renewal: Annual/continuing bonds must carry a non-cancellation-without-notice clause
- 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?
- We verify it against the obligee’s primary source (last checked 2026-06-07); the source link is on this page.
