Winter Haven Contractor Registration Bond
What it is & who requires it
Any contractor or subcontractor granted a certificate of registration in the City of Winter Haven, Polk County.
Obligee: City of Winter Haven (Building Official). Citation: City of Winter Haven Code Sec. 5-6(d) (Ch. 5 Art. I).
Bond amount
The required bond amount is $10,000.
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 certificate of registration period
Renewal: With registration renewal
Filing
Filed with the City of Winter Haven (Building Official) by any contractor or subcontractor granted a certificate of registration, executed by a sufficient surety payable to the city and consumer. It is tied to the certificate of registration period and renews with registration. Required under City of Winter Haven Code Sec. 5-6(d); demolition contractors post an Art. IX performance bond in lieu under Sec. 5-111.
Source
Verified against the obligee source (last checked 2026-06-07).
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Frequently asked questions
- Who requires the Winter Haven Contractor Registration Bond?
- It’s required by City of Winter Haven (Building Official) (City of Winter Haven Code Sec. 5-6(d) (Ch. 5 Art. I)). Any contractor or subcontractor granted a certificate of registration in the City of Winter Haven, Polk County.
- How much is the Winter Haven Contractor Registration Bond?
- The bond amount is $10,000.
- How do I get the Winter Haven Contractor Registration 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 certificate of registration period Renewal: With registration renewal
- 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.
