Akron Right-of-Way Surety / Maintenance Bond
What it is & who requires it
Any party performing work within City of Akron rights-of-way (commercial, residential, utility, excavation/street-opening); curb/apron-only contractors.
Obligee: City of Akron. Citation: City of Akron Engineering Bureau Plans & Permits 2021 ROW Regulations §2.4.1 (Bonds); ref. Akron Codified Ordinances §98.216.
Bond amount
$10,000 or the estimated cost of work within the right-of-way, whichever is greater (commercial, residential, and utility projects). For restoration/repair of curb, drive apron, and curb ONLY (not part of a larger project), a flat $10,000 annual bond is required for contractors.
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: 2-year warranty period from the date of the City’s final acceptance of the work; curb-only contractor bond is annual
Renewal: Per-project (tied to the 2-year warranty); annual for the curb-only contractor bond
Filing
Surety and/or maintenance bond required before the permit is granted. If a defect develops within 2 years and is not remedied within 30 days of notice, the City may pursue the bonding company.
Source
Verified against the obligee source (last checked 2026-06-05).
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Frequently asked questions
- Who requires the Akron Right-of-Way Surety / Maintenance Bond?
- It’s required by City of Akron (City of Akron Engineering Bureau Plans & Permits 2021 ROW Regulations §2.4.1 (Bonds); ref. Akron Codified Ordinances §98.216). Any party performing work within City of Akron rights-of-way (commercial, residential, utility, excavation/street-opening); curb/apron-only contractors.
- How much is the Akron Right-of-Way Surety / Maintenance Bond?
- $10,000 or the estimated cost of work within the right-of-way, whichever is greater (commercial, residential, and utility projects). For restoration/repair of curb, drive apron, and curb ONLY (not part of a larger project), a flat $10,000 annual bond is required for contractors.
- How do I get the Akron Right-of-Way Surety / Maintenance 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?
- 2-year warranty period from the date of the City’s final acceptance of the work; curb-only contractor bond is annual Renewal: Per-project (tied to the 2-year warranty); annual for the curb-only contractor bond
- 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.
