Montgomery County Right-of-Way Permit Bond
What it is & who requires it
A contractor or utility performing work in the Montgomery County public right-of-way under a Department of Permitting Services permit must post financial security. The County accepts a performance bond, an irrevocable letter of credit, or cash (co-equal); the amount is calculated from the approved scope after plan review, so no fixed figure renders.
Obligee: Montgomery County, Maryland (Department of Permitting Services). Citation: Montgomery County Department of Permitting Services — public right-of-way permit bonding.
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-permit; released on satisfactory completion and acceptance of the work.
Renewal: Per-permit.
Filing
A contractor or utility performing work in the Montgomery County public right-of-way under a Department of Permitting Services permit must post financial security, and the County accepts a performance bond, an irrevocable letter of credit, or cash. Because these are co-equal and the amount is calculated from the approved scope after plan review, the bond is listed and the exact amount is confirmed when you apply. It is released on satisfactory completion and acceptance of the work.
Source
This bond requirement is corroborated by multiple public sources; Montgomery County, Maryland (Department of Permitting Services) sets the exact amount, which we confirm when you start your bond.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who requires the Montgomery County Right-of-Way Permit Bond?
- It’s required by Montgomery County, Maryland (Department of Permitting Services) (Montgomery County Department of Permitting Services — public right-of-way permit bonding). A contractor or utility performing work in the Montgomery County public right-of-way under a Department of Permitting Services permit must post financial security. The County accepts a performance bond, an irrevocable letter of credit, or cash (co-equal); the amount is calculated from the approved scope after plan review, so no fixed figure renders.
- How much is the Montgomery County Right-of-Way Permit 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 Montgomery County Right-of-Way Permit 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-permit; released on satisfactory completion and acceptance of the work. 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.
