Oakland Minor Encroachment Performance Bond
What it is & who requires it
Applicants for a minor encroachment permit in the Oakland public right-of-way where right-of-way restoration security is required.
Obligee: City of Oakland (Director of Transportation). Citation: Oakland Municipal Code Sec. 12.08.050 (Title 12, Ch. 12.08 Encroachments).
Bond amount
A performance bond in an amount determined by, and subject to the approval of, the Director of Transportation, where restoration of public improvements may be needed for a minor encroachment.
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: Tied to the encroachment / restoration obligation
Renewal: Per permit
Filing
Required for a minor encroachment permit in the Oakland public right-of-way where restoration security is needed, per Oakland Municipal Code Sec. 12.08.050, as a performance bond in an amount determined by and subject to the approval of the Director of Transportation. Distinct from the Oakland excavation bond (Sec. 12.12.022) and demolition bond (Sec. 15.36.030).
Source
Verified against the obligee source (last checked 2026-06-07).
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Frequently asked questions
- Who requires the Oakland Minor Encroachment Performance Bond?
- It’s required by City of Oakland (Director of Transportation) (Oakland Municipal Code Sec. 12.08.050 (Title 12, Ch. 12.08 Encroachments)). Applicants for a minor encroachment permit in the Oakland public right-of-way where right-of-way restoration security is required.
- How much is the Oakland Minor Encroachment Performance Bond?
- A performance bond in an amount determined by, and subject to the approval of, the Director of Transportation, where restoration of public improvements may be needed for a minor encroachment.
- How do I get the Oakland Minor Encroachment 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?
- Tied to the encroachment / restoration obligation Renewal: Per permit
- 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.
