DeKalb County Right-of-Way Bond
What it is & who requires it
Contractors and utilities performing work affecting DeKalb County public roads or right-of-way. When required, the county sets the bond amount per project.
Obligee: DeKalb County, Georgia (Department of Public Works — Roads and Drainage). Citation: DeKalb County Code ch. 23 (Streets and Sidewalks) § 23-86 — maintenance/performance bond for work affecting county roads (amount set by the county).
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 work permit; held through completion/inspection.
Renewal: Per permit.
Filing
Filed with DeKalb County for work affecting county roads or right-of-way, and held through completion and inspection. The county may require a maintenance bond, a performance bond, or other acceptable security and sets the amount per project, so it is listed and confirmed when you apply. Authority: DeKalb County Code ch. 23, § 23-86.
Source
This bond requirement is corroborated by multiple public sources; DeKalb County, Georgia (Department of Public Works — Roads and Drainage) sets the exact amount, which we confirm when you start your bond.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who requires the DeKalb County Right-of-Way Bond?
- It’s required by DeKalb County, Georgia (Department of Public Works — Roads and Drainage) (DeKalb County Code ch. 23 (Streets and Sidewalks) § 23-86 — maintenance/performance bond for work affecting county roads (amount set by the county)). Contractors and utilities performing work affecting DeKalb County public roads or right-of-way. When required, the county sets the bond amount per project.
- How much is the DeKalb County Right-of-Way 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 DeKalb County Right-of-Way 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 work permit; held through completion/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.
