Knox County Right-of-Way Roadway Bond
What it is & who requires it
Any party performing roadway improvements or modifications within the Knox County right-of-way (outside City of Knoxville jurisdiction).
Obligee: Knox County, Tennessee (Engineering & Public Works). Citation: Knox County Engineering & Public Works — Right-of-Way Permitting Policies.
Bond amount
A bond is required for all roadway improvements and modifications in the county right-of-way; the amount is set by Knox County (Engineering & Public Works) per project. Released upon completion and acceptance of the work.
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: Held until completion and acceptance of the roadway work
Renewal: Per-permit; released on acceptance
Filing
Filed with Knox County Engineering & Public Works and set per project by the county; it is held until the roadway work is completed and accepted, then released. Required under the Knox County Right-of-Way Permitting Policies.
Source
Verified against the obligee source (last checked 2026-06-05).
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Frequently asked questions
- Who requires the Knox County Right-of-Way Roadway Bond?
- It’s required by Knox County, Tennessee (Engineering & Public Works) (Knox County Engineering & Public Works — Right-of-Way Permitting Policies). Any party performing roadway improvements or modifications within the Knox County right-of-way (outside City of Knoxville jurisdiction).
- How much is the Knox County Right-of-Way Roadway Bond?
- A bond is required for all roadway improvements and modifications in the county right-of-way; the amount is set by Knox County (Engineering & Public Works) per project. Released upon completion and acceptance of the work.
- How do I get the Knox County Right-of-Way Roadway 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?
- Held until completion and acceptance of the roadway work Renewal: Per-permit; released on acceptance
- 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.
