Austin Right-of-Way License and Permit Surety Bond
What it is & who requires it
Contractors using or working in Austin right-of-way (one bond covers dumpster, temporary use, sidewalk cafe, driveway/sidewalk, and excavation permits).
Obligee: City of Austin, Travis County, Texas. Citation: City of Austin Code Ch. 14-11 and Ch. 25-6; ROW License and Permit Surety Bond form.
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: Annual; 1-year warranty
Renewal: Annual
Filing
A single annual bond on the City of Austin form covering five permit types (dumpster, temporary use, sidewalk cafe, driveway/sidewalk, and excavation); it carries a one-year warranty and renewals are not automatic. Required under City of Austin Code Ch. 14-11 and Ch. 25-6.
Source
Verified against the obligee source (last checked 2026-06-07).
Related Texas bonds
Frequently asked questions
- Who requires the Austin Right-of-Way License and Permit Surety Bond?
- It’s required by City of Austin, Travis County, Texas (City of Austin Code Ch. 14-11 and Ch. 25-6; ROW License and Permit Surety Bond form). Contractors using or working in Austin right-of-way (one bond covers dumpster, temporary use, sidewalk cafe, driveway/sidewalk, and excavation permits).
- How much is the Austin Right-of-Way License and Permit Surety Bond?
- The bond amount is $10,000.
- How do I get the Austin Right-of-Way License and Permit Surety 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; 1-year warranty Renewal: Annual
- 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.
