Athens-Clarke County Right-of-Way Encroachment Bond
What it is & who requires it
Contractors and utilities performing work in the Athens-Clarke County right-of-way under an encroachment permit. When the Director requires a bond, the amount is set per project (minimum 150% of the engineer-certified estimated cost).
Obligee: Athens-Clarke County (Transportation and Public Works Department), Georgia. Citation: Athens-Clarke County Code, Title 7, ch. 7-3 (Streets and Sidewalks) — right-of-way encroachment permit bond (amount determined by the Director; minimum 150% of estimated cost of work).
Bond amount
Set by the obligee — the exact amount is confirmed automatically when you start your bond in our portal, or call 317-942-0549.
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 right-of-way encroachment permit; held through completion and inspection.
Renewal: Per permit.
Filing
Filed with the Athens-Clarke County Transportation and Public Works Department when the Director requires it for a right-of-way encroachment permit, and held through completion and inspection. It is co-equal with satisfactory contractor’s liability insurance and the amount is set per project, so it is listed and confirmed when you apply. Authority: Athens-Clarke County Code, Title 7, ch. 7-3.
Source
This bond requirement is corroborated by multiple public sources; Athens-Clarke County (Transportation and Public Works Department), Georgia sets the exact amount, which we confirm when you start your bond.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who requires the Athens-Clarke County Right-of-Way Encroachment Bond?
- It’s required by Athens-Clarke County (Transportation and Public Works Department), Georgia (Athens-Clarke County Code, Title 7, ch. 7-3 (Streets and Sidewalks) — right-of-way encroachment permit bond (amount determined by the Director; minimum 150% of estimated cost of work)). Contractors and utilities performing work in the Athens-Clarke County right-of-way under an encroachment permit. When the Director requires a bond, the amount is set per project (minimum 150% of the engineer-certified estimated cost).
- How much is the Athens-Clarke County Right-of-Way Encroachment Bond?
- Set by the obligee — the exact amount is confirmed automatically when you start your bond in our portal, or call 317-942-0549.
- How do I get the Athens-Clarke County Right-of-Way Encroachment 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 right-of-way encroachment permit; held through completion and inspection. 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?
- This bond requirement is corroborated by multiple public sources. The obligee sets the exact amount, which we confirm automatically when you start your bond in the portal or with a producer.
