Scranton Demolition Performance Bond
What it is & who requires it
The owner of a condemned property in Scranton undertaking rehabilitation/demolition, who must secure a performance bond acceptable to the City to cover demolition costs (the demolition contractor performs the work; the bond is the owner’s obligation).
Obligee: City of Scranton. Citation: City of Scranton Code Ch. 359 (Condemned Property) — pre-rehabilitation performance-bond requirement.
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 is individually underwritten, so it is not issued instantly. Request a quote and a licensed producer follows up to walk you through it.
Request a bond quote
Tell us about the bond and the project. A licensed producer follows up — these bonds are individually underwritten, so they are not issued instantly.
Term & renewal
Term: Remains in force until the City issues a certificate of occupancy for the property.
Renewal: Held continuously until the C/O issues (no annual cycle codified).
Filing
Filed with the City of Scranton by the owner of a condemned property undertaking rehabilitation or demolition, and held continuously until the City issues a certificate of occupancy. A performance bond or a cashier’s check acceptable to the City is accepted, so because the security is co-equal the bond is listed and the exact amount is confirmed when you start the work. Authority: City of Scranton Code Ch. 359 (Condemned Property).
Source
This bond requirement is corroborated by multiple public sources; City of Scranton sets the exact amount, which we confirm when you start your bond.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who requires the Scranton Demolition Performance Bond?
- It’s required by City of Scranton (City of Scranton Code Ch. 359 (Condemned Property) — pre-rehabilitation performance-bond requirement). The owner of a condemned property in Scranton undertaking rehabilitation/demolition, who must secure a performance bond acceptable to the City to cover demolition costs (the demolition contractor performs the work; the bond is the owner’s obligation).
- How much is the Scranton Demolition Performance 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 Scranton Demolition Performance Bond?
- This bond is individually underwritten, so it is not issued instantly. Request a quote and a licensed producer follows up to walk you through it.
- What is the term?
- Remains in force until the City issues a certificate of occupancy for the property. Renewal: Held continuously until the C/O issues (no annual cycle codified).
- 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.
