New York City DEP Sewer House Connection Bond
What it is & who requires it
A NYC licensed master plumber or approved contractor installing or plugging a sewer house connection (or installing manholes / catch basins / basin connections in a street) under a NYC DEP permit, who must post a sewer bond as a permit condition.
Obligee: New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). Citation: Title 15 RCNY Ch. 31 (Rule Governing House/Site Connections to the Sewer System); NYC DEP sewer-connection permit.
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: Per the DEP sewer house-connection permit / work period.
Renewal: Per permit / per project.
Filing
A New York City licensed master plumber or approved contractor connecting to the City sewer system under a DEP permit must post a sewer bond as a permit condition. A certified check or money order may be furnished in lieu of the bond, so the bond is one co-equal form and is listed and confirmed at issuance. Authority: Title 15 RCNY Ch. 31.
Source
This bond requirement is corroborated by multiple public sources; New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) sets the exact amount, which we confirm when you start your bond.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who requires the New York City DEP Sewer House Connection Bond?
- It’s required by New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) (Title 15 RCNY Ch. 31 (Rule Governing House/Site Connections to the Sewer System); NYC DEP sewer-connection permit). A NYC licensed master plumber or approved contractor installing or plugging a sewer house connection (or installing manholes / catch basins / basin connections in a street) under a NYC DEP permit, who must post a sewer bond as a permit condition.
- How much is the New York City DEP Sewer House Connection 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 New York City DEP Sewer House Connection 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?
- Per the DEP sewer house-connection permit / work period. Renewal: Per permit / per project.
- 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.
