Portland Street Opening Bond
What it is & who requires it
Any contractor performing excavation within a public right-of-way in the City of Portland must obtain a Street Opening Permit and furnish the City's street-opening bond, which secures proper restoration of the opening.
Obligee: City of Portland (Department of Public Works). Citation: City of Portland Code of Ordinances Ch. 25 (Streets, Sidewalks and Other Public Places), Art. VII (Excavations) — Street Opening Permit / Street Opening Bond.
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 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: Per the Street Opening Permit; held through restoration of the opening.
Renewal: Per-permit.
Filing
This street-opening bond is filed with the City of Portland Department of Public Works alongside a Street Opening Permit for any excavation within a public right-of-way, and it secures proper restoration of the opening. Required under the City of Portland Code of Ordinances Ch. 25 (Streets, Sidewalks and Other Public Places), Art. VII (Excavations). It is written per permit, and the exact amount is confirmed when you apply.
Source
This bond requirement is corroborated by multiple public sources; City of Portland (Department of Public Works) sets the exact amount, which we confirm when you start your bond.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who requires the Portland Street Opening Bond?
- It’s required by City of Portland (Department of Public Works) (City of Portland Code of Ordinances Ch. 25 (Streets, Sidewalks and Other Public Places), Art. VII (Excavations) — Street Opening Permit / Street Opening Bond). Any contractor performing excavation within a public right-of-way in the City of Portland must obtain a Street Opening Permit and furnish the City's street-opening bond, which secures proper restoration of the opening.
- How much is the Portland Street Opening 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 Portland Street Opening Bond?
- 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?
- Per the Street Opening Permit; held through restoration of the opening. 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.
