Houston House Mover License Bond
What it is & who requires it
Licensed house movers operating within Houston city limits.
Obligee: City of Houston, Harris County, Texas. Citation: Houston Code of Ordinances Ch. 10, Art. III, Sec. 10-51(a).
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: To December 31 (annual)
Renewal: Annual
Filing
A corporate-surety bond filed with the City of Houston; the surety must be on the U.S. Treasury list, and the license runs annually to December 31. Distinct from the per-structure permit bond. Required under Houston Code of Ordinances Ch. 10, Art. III, Sec. 10-51(a).
Source
Verified against the obligee source (last checked 2026-06-07).
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Frequently asked questions
- Who requires the Houston House Mover License Bond?
- It’s required by City of Houston, Harris County, Texas (Houston Code of Ordinances Ch. 10, Art. III, Sec. 10-51(a)). Licensed house movers operating within Houston city limits.
- How much is the Houston House Mover License Bond?
- The bond amount is $10,000.
- How do I get the Houston House Mover License 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?
- To December 31 (annual) 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.
