Los Angeles Excavation / Lateral Support Permit Bond
What it is & who requires it
Permittees excavating on private property that imperils lateral support of a public street, and U-permit utilities, in the City of Los Angeles.
Obligee: City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California. Citation: Los Angeles Municipal Code Sec. 62.02(g).
Bond amount
Cash or surety bond in an amount determined by the Bureau of Engineering; the bond must remain in effect for at least two years after completion.
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 the permit
Renewal: Per term
Filing
Required for private-property excavation that imperils lateral support of a public street, and for U-permit utilities, in the City of Los Angeles under Los Angeles Municipal Code Sec. 62.02(g). Cash or a surety bond is accepted in an amount determined by the Bureau of Engineering, and the bond must remain in effect at least two years after the permitted work is completed.
Source
Verified against the obligee source (last checked 2026-06-07).
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Frequently asked questions
- Who requires the Los Angeles Excavation / Lateral Support Permit Bond?
- It’s required by City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California (Los Angeles Municipal Code Sec. 62.02(g)). Permittees excavating on private property that imperils lateral support of a public street, and U-permit utilities, in the City of Los Angeles.
- How much is the Los Angeles Excavation / Lateral Support Permit Bond?
- Cash or surety bond in an amount determined by the Bureau of Engineering; the bond must remain in effect for at least two years after completion.
- How do I get the Los Angeles Excavation / Lateral Support 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 the permit Renewal: Per term
- 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.
