Knoxville (Knox County, Tennessee) Right-of-Way Construction Permit Bond

What it is & who requires it

Contractors performing excavation, construction, or utility installation within the City of Knoxville (Knox County), Tennessee public right-of-way (distinct from the verified Knox County roadway bond).

Obligee: City of Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee (Engineering Department). Citation: Knoxville Code of Ordinances Sec. 23-74 (Bond; certificate of insurance).

Bond amount

The Department of Engineering may require a bond with good and sufficient sureties in a discretionary, scope-set amount to secure the city and third parties against loss.

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.

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Term & renewal

Term: Per ROW construction permit

Renewal: Per permit

Filing

Filed with the City of Knoxville (Knox County) Department of Engineering per right-of-way construction permit; the department may require a bond with good and sufficient sureties in a scope-set amount to protect the city and third parties. Required under Knoxville Code of Ordinances Sec. 23-74 (Bond; certificate of insurance).

Source

Verified against the obligee source (last checked 2026-06-07).

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Frequently asked questions

Who requires the Knoxville (Knox County, Tennessee) Right-of-Way Construction Permit Bond?
It’s required by City of Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee (Engineering Department) (Knoxville Code of Ordinances Sec. 23-74 (Bond; certificate of insurance)). Contractors performing excavation, construction, or utility installation within the City of Knoxville (Knox County), Tennessee public right-of-way (distinct from the verified Knox County roadway bond).
How much is the Knoxville (Knox County, Tennessee) Right-of-Way Construction Permit Bond?
The Department of Engineering may require a bond with good and sufficient sureties in a discretionary, scope-set amount to secure the city and third parties against loss.
How do I get the Knoxville (Knox County, Tennessee) Right-of-Way Construction Permit 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?
Per ROW construction permit Renewal: Per 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 2026-06-07); the source link is on this page.

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