Middletown Right-of-Way Construction Bond
What it is & who requires it
An owner or contractor performing work in the Middletown right-of-way that requires a ROW permit.
Obligee: City of Middletown, Ohio (Engineering & Environmental Services / City Engineer). Citation: Middletown Codified Ordinances Ch. 1034, §1034.20 (Construction Bond Requirements).
Bond amount
A per-project bond sufficient to restore the right-of-way (amount set per project), OR an annual bond of $50,000 in lieu of individual-project bonds (Middletown Codified Ordinances §1034.20). The City may require more if restoration could exceed $50,000.
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: Maintenance: 1 year from final inspection (2 years for pavement cuts/borings); ROW permit expires 120 days from issuance
Renewal: Annual bond renewable; per-project bonds tied to the permit
Filing
Filed with the City of Middletown (City Engineer) for work in the right-of-way that requires a ROW permit, either as a per-project bond sized to restore the right-of-way or as a single annual bond in lieu of individual-project bonds. It may be satisfied by a surety or maintenance bond, escrow, irrevocable letter of credit, or cash deposit; the maintenance period runs one year from final inspection (two years for pavement cuts and borings). Required under Middletown Codified Ordinances Ch. 1034, §1034.20 (permit fees per ORC 4939.05).
Source
Verified against the obligee source (last checked 2026-06-05).
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Frequently asked questions
- Who requires the Middletown Right-of-Way Construction Bond?
- It’s required by City of Middletown, Ohio (Engineering & Environmental Services / City Engineer) (Middletown Codified Ordinances Ch. 1034, §1034.20 (Construction Bond Requirements)). An owner or contractor performing work in the Middletown right-of-way that requires a ROW permit.
- How much is the Middletown Right-of-Way Construction Bond?
- A per-project bond sufficient to restore the right-of-way (amount set per project), OR an annual bond of $50,000 in lieu of individual-project bonds (Middletown Codified Ordinances §1034.20). The City may require more if restoration could exceed $50,000.
- How do I get the Middletown Right-of-Way Construction 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?
- Maintenance: 1 year from final inspection (2 years for pavement cuts/borings); ROW permit expires 120 days from issuance Renewal: Annual bond renewable; per-project bonds tied to the 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?
- We verify it against the obligee’s primary source (last checked 2026-06-05); the source link is on this page.
