Sarasota Right-of-Way Work Permit Security
What it is & who requires it
Persons/contractors performing work in the City of Sarasota public right-of-way under a permit lasting 30 or more days.
Obligee: City of Sarasota. Citation: City of Sarasota Code Sec. 30-18 (Ch. 30 Art. II).
Bond amount
Security equal to 0.5 percent (one-half of one percent) of the total construction project cost, required when the permit duration is 30 days or longer; a surety bond is an accepted instrument (cashier’s check, bond, or letter of credit).
How to get it
This bond is individually underwritten, so it is not issued instantly. Request a quote and a licensed producer follows up to walk you through it.
Request a bond quote
Tell us about the bond and the project. A licensed producer follows up — these bonds are individually underwritten, so they are not issued instantly.
Term & renewal
Term: Duration of the project; released on city acceptance
Renewal: N/A (project-based)
Filing
Filed with the City of Sarasota for right-of-way work under a permit lasting 30 days or longer, as a cashier’s check, surety bond, or letter of credit. It runs for the duration of the project and is released on city acceptance. Required under City of Sarasota Code Sec. 30-18.
Source
Verified against the obligee source (last checked 2026-06-07).
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Frequently asked questions
- Who requires the Sarasota Right-of-Way Work Permit Security?
- It’s required by City of Sarasota (City of Sarasota Code Sec. 30-18 (Ch. 30 Art. II)). Persons/contractors performing work in the City of Sarasota public right-of-way under a permit lasting 30 or more days.
- How much is the Sarasota Right-of-Way Work Permit Security?
- Security equal to 0.5 percent (one-half of one percent) of the total construction project cost, required when the permit duration is 30 days or longer; a surety bond is an accepted instrument (cashier’s check, bond, or letter of credit).
- How do I get the Sarasota Right-of-Way Work Permit Security?
- This bond is individually underwritten, so it is not issued instantly. Request a quote and a licensed producer follows up to walk you through it.
- What is the term?
- Duration of the project; released on city acceptance Renewal: N/A (project-based)
- 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.
