Johnson City Right-of-Way Excavation Bond
What it is & who requires it
Any agency, person, or utility excavating within the City of Johnson City public right-of-way.
Obligee: City of Johnson City (Public Works / Street Division). Citation: Johnson City Code sec. 16-120(3); Right-of-Way Excavation Policy, Sec. V.A (Bonds).
Bond amount
The required bond amount is $10,000.
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: Continuous bond; the permit itself is valid 30 days (renewable up to 2 times within 6 months)
Renewal: Bond continuous; permit renewable up to 2x in the six months after issuance without additional fee
Filing
Filed with the City of Johnson City Street Division, the bond is continuous while the excavation permit (valid 30 days, renewable up to twice within six months) stays active. Required under Johnson City Code sec. 16-120(3) and the Right-of-Way Excavation Policy, Sec. V.A.
Source
Verified against the obligee source (last checked 2026-06-05).
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Frequently asked questions
- Who requires the Johnson City Right-of-Way Excavation Bond?
- It’s required by City of Johnson City (Public Works / Street Division) (Johnson City Code sec. 16-120(3); Right-of-Way Excavation Policy, Sec. V.A (Bonds)). Any agency, person, or utility excavating within the City of Johnson City public right-of-way.
- How much is the Johnson City Right-of-Way Excavation Bond?
- The bond amount is $10,000.
- How do I get the Johnson City Right-of-Way Excavation 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?
- Continuous bond; the permit itself is valid 30 days (renewable up to 2 times within 6 months) Renewal: Bond continuous; permit renewable up to 2x in the six months after issuance without additional fee
- 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.
