Contra Costa County Encroachment Permit Bond
What it is & who requires it
Applicants performing encroachment work in unincorporated Contra Costa County road right-of-way under a Title 10 encroachment permit.
Obligee: Contra Costa County (Director of Public Works). Citation: Contra Costa County Ordinance Code Title 10, Div. 1002 (Encroachments), Ch. 1002-6, Secs. 1002-6.004 (bond in lieu of cash deposit) and 1002-6.006 (annual bond).
Bond amount
Director-fixed sum sufficient to reimburse the county for the cost of restoring the right-of-way; the balance above a cash minimum may be filed as an approved surety bond, or an annual surety bond in a sum fixed by the Director.
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: Per permit; the annual bond option covers a one-year period
Renewal: Per permit, or an annual continuous bond renewable yearly (Sec. 1002-6.006)
Filing
Required for encroachment work in unincorporated Contra Costa County road right-of-way under Contra Costa County Ordinance Code Division 1002, Sec. 1002-6.004, where the balance above a cash minimum may be filed as an approved surety bond from a company authorized to do a general surety business in California. The Director fixes the sum to cover restoration; an annual continuous bond, renewable yearly, is available under Sec. 1002-6.006.
Source
Verified against the obligee source (last checked 2026-06-07).
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Frequently asked questions
- Who requires the Contra Costa County Encroachment Permit Bond?
- It’s required by Contra Costa County (Director of Public Works) (Contra Costa County Ordinance Code Title 10, Div. 1002 (Encroachments), Ch. 1002-6, Secs. 1002-6.004 (bond in lieu of cash deposit) and 1002-6.006 (annual bond)). Applicants performing encroachment work in unincorporated Contra Costa County road right-of-way under a Title 10 encroachment permit.
- How much is the Contra Costa County Encroachment Permit Bond?
- Director-fixed sum sufficient to reimburse the county for the cost of restoring the right-of-way; the balance above a cash minimum may be filed as an approved surety bond, or an annual surety bond in a sum fixed by the Director.
- How do I get the Contra Costa County Encroachment Permit 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?
- Per permit; the annual bond option covers a one-year period Renewal: Per permit, or an annual continuous bond renewable yearly (Sec. 1002-6.006)
- 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.
