Modesto Grading Permit Bond
What it is & who requires it
Contractors obtaining a City of Modesto grading permit.
Obligee: City of Modesto, Stanislaus County, California. Citation: Modesto Municipal Code Sec. 7-1.701 (Street Improvements).
Bond amount
Improvement security in an amount set by the Public Works Director’s estimate; a surety bond is expressly permitted (cash bond or savings-and-loan certificate also accepted).
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 a City of Modesto grading permit under Modesto Municipal Code Sec. 7-1.701, which lets improvements be bonded to the Public Works Director’s satisfaction. The bond may be a cash bond, a savings-and-loan certificate, or a bond from a company authorized to act as surety in California, in an amount set by the Director’s estimate.
Source
Verified against the obligee source (last checked 2026-06-07).
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Frequently asked questions
- Who requires the Modesto Grading Permit Bond?
- It’s required by City of Modesto, Stanislaus County, California (Modesto Municipal Code Sec. 7-1.701 (Street Improvements)). Contractors obtaining a City of Modesto grading permit.
- How much is the Modesto Grading Permit Bond?
- Improvement security in an amount set by the Public Works Director’s estimate; a surety bond is expressly permitted (cash bond or savings-and-loan certificate also accepted).
- How do I get the Modesto Grading 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.
