Louisville MSD Builder Bond (Single-Family Home Construction)
What it is & who requires it
Builders/contractors constructing a single-family home on a subdivision lot or parcel within the MSD service area that is not already covered by an existing MSD bond.
Obligee: Louisville/Jefferson County Metropolitan Sewer District (MSD). Citation: Louisville/Jefferson County MSD — Single Family, Small Commercial or Demolition Permit, 'Bonds' section.
Bond amount
The required bond amount is $2,500.
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: Held until MSD inspection confirms construction completion and site stabilization
Renewal: Not applicable (per-project; released on completion)
Filing
Filed with the Louisville/Jefferson County Metropolitan Sewer District (MSD) when building a single-family home on a subdivision lot not already covered by an MSD bond. It is a per-project bond released after MSD inspection confirms completion and site stabilization; a certified check, letter of credit, surety bond, or cash is accepted. Required under the MSD Single Family, Small Commercial or Demolition Permit.
Source
Verified against the obligee source (last checked 2026-06-05).
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Frequently asked questions
- Who requires the Louisville MSD Builder Bond (Single-Family Home Construction)?
- It’s required by Louisville/Jefferson County Metropolitan Sewer District (MSD) (Louisville/Jefferson County MSD — Single Family, Small Commercial or Demolition Permit, 'Bonds' section). Builders/contractors constructing a single-family home on a subdivision lot or parcel within the MSD service area that is not already covered by an existing MSD bond.
- How much is the Louisville MSD Builder Bond (Single-Family Home Construction)?
- The bond amount is $2,500.
- How do I get the Louisville MSD Builder Bond (Single-Family Home Construction)?
- 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?
- Held until MSD inspection confirms construction completion and site stabilization Renewal: Not applicable (per-project; released on completion)
- 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 2026-06-05); the source link is on this page.
