Harris County Right-of-Way Construction Bond
What it is & who requires it
Contractors and owners constructing facilities or crossings in Harris County right-of-way.
Obligee: Harris County, Texas (Office of the County Engineer). Citation: Harris County Office of the County Engineer, Public Works ROW Notifications / Permits.
Bond amount
Minimum $5,000; tiered by scope ($5,000 per ROW crossing; $8/linear foot; $40,000 or 100% of cost per median modification/road widening/open cut; $80,000 or 100% per traffic signal).
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 project
Renewal: Per project
Filing
A county-approved bond form with power of attorney, filed with the Harris County Office of the County Engineer; a new bond is required for each right-of-way project.
Source
Verified against the obligee source (last checked 2026-06-07).
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Frequently asked questions
- Who requires the Harris County Right-of-Way Construction Bond?
- It’s required by Harris County, Texas (Office of the County Engineer) (Harris County Office of the County Engineer, Public Works ROW Notifications / Permits). Contractors and owners constructing facilities or crossings in Harris County right-of-way.
- How much is the Harris County Right-of-Way Construction Bond?
- Minimum $5,000; tiered by scope ($5,000 per ROW crossing; $8/linear foot; $40,000 or 100% of cost per median modification/road widening/open cut; $80,000 or 100% per traffic signal).
- How do I get the Harris County Right-of-Way Construction 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 project Renewal: Per project
- 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.
