Galveston Early Clearance / Certificate of Occupancy Bond
What it is & who requires it
Applicants seeking early clearance / certificate of occupancy in Galveston.
Obligee: City of Galveston, Galveston County, Texas. Citation: Galveston Code of Ordinances Sec. 10-10 (Early clearance permit, residential).
Bond amount
The required bond amount is $5,000.
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: Per permit
Renewal: Per permit
Filing
An approved surety bond for early clearance / certificate of occupancy in Galveston, combined with the general contractor bond where one is otherwise required. Required under Galveston Code of Ordinances Sec. 10-10 (Early clearance permit, residential).
Source
Verified against the obligee source (last checked 2026-06-07).
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Frequently asked questions
- Who requires the Galveston Early Clearance / Certificate of Occupancy Bond?
- It’s required by City of Galveston, Galveston County, Texas (Galveston Code of Ordinances Sec. 10-10 (Early clearance permit, residential)). Applicants seeking early clearance / certificate of occupancy in Galveston.
- How much is the Galveston Early Clearance / Certificate of Occupancy Bond?
- The bond amount is $5,000.
- How do I get the Galveston Early Clearance / Certificate of Occupancy 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 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.
