Toledo Sidewalk Contractor Bond
What it is & who requires it
Contractors constructing or reconstructing walks, driveway approaches, runways, and curb openings in the public right-of-way in Toledo.
Obligee: City of Toledo. Citation: Toledo Municipal Code §911 / §911.06; Sidewalk Contractor's Bond form (per Ord. 466-94).
Bond amount
The required bond amount is $3,000.
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: Annual; license expires March 31. Bond covers defects for 3 years after the January 1 following completion.
Renewal: Annual ($75 annual license fee; license expires March 31)
Filing
Filed with the City of Toledo (Commissioner of Building Inspection) with a power of attorney for constructing walks, driveway approaches, runways, and curb openings in the right-of-way. The annual license expires March 31, and the bond covers defects for three years after the January 1 following completion; proof of insurance and workers’ compensation is also required. Required under Toledo Municipal Code §911.06.
Source
Verified against the obligee source (last checked 2026-06-05).
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Frequently asked questions
- Who requires the Toledo Sidewalk Contractor Bond?
- It’s required by City of Toledo (Toledo Municipal Code §911 / §911.06; Sidewalk Contractor's Bond form (per Ord. 466-94)). Contractors constructing or reconstructing walks, driveway approaches, runways, and curb openings in the public right-of-way in Toledo.
- How much is the Toledo Sidewalk Contractor Bond?
- The bond amount is $3,000.
- How do I get the Toledo Sidewalk Contractor 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?
- Annual; license expires March 31. Bond covers defects for 3 years after the January 1 following completion. Renewal: Annual ($75 annual license fee; license expires March 31)
- 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.
