Needham Street and Sidewalk Permit Bond
What it is & who requires it
Anyone excavating, occupying, or obstructing a Needham street or sidewalk must file the $5,000 surety bond with the DPW (the Director may increase it based on the extent of work).
Obligee: Town of Needham (Department of Public Works). Citation: Town of Needham DPW Street/Sidewalk Permit Guide (Rev. 5/2/17), pursuant to M.G.L. c. 82A §1 and 520 CMR 14.00.
Bond amount
The required bond amount is $5,000.
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 permit; the Contractor License is annual.
Renewal: Annual (Contractor License).
Filing
Filed with the Town of Needham Department of Public Works as a single bond covering both street and sidewalk work — excavating or occupying a public way; the Contractor License is annual and the Director may set a higher amount for a large job. Required under the Needham DPW Street and Sidewalk Permit Guide, pursuant to M.G.L. c. 82A §1 and 520 CMR 14.00.
Source
Verified against the obligee source (last checked 2026-06-23).
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Frequently asked questions
- Who requires the Needham Street and Sidewalk Permit Bond?
- It’s required by Town of Needham (Department of Public Works) (Town of Needham DPW Street/Sidewalk Permit Guide (Rev. 5/2/17), pursuant to M.G.L. c. 82A §1 and 520 CMR 14.00). Anyone excavating, occupying, or obstructing a Needham street or sidewalk must file the $5,000 surety bond with the DPW (the Director may increase it based on the extent of work).
- How much is the Needham Street and Sidewalk Permit Bond?
- The bond amount is $5,000.
- How do I get the Needham Street and Sidewalk Permit 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 permit; the Contractor License is annual. Renewal: Annual (Contractor License).
- 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 2026-06-23); the source link is on this page.
