Houston Sidewalk, Driveway, Curb and Gutter Builders Bond
What it is & who requires it
Any person constructing, reconstructing, or repairing sidewalks, driveways, curbs, or gutters in the City of Houston.
Obligee: City of Houston, Harris County, Texas. Citation: Houston Code of Ordinances Ch. 40, Art. III, Sec. 40-95(a).
Bond amount
The required bond amount is $2,000.
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: Yearly
Renewal: Annual
Filing
A yearly bond with corporate surety, filed with the Houston Permits Office; only a bonded contractor may pull the sidewalk, driveway, curb, or gutter permit. Required under Houston Code of Ordinances Ch. 40, Art. III, Sec. 40-95(a).
Source
Verified against the obligee source (last checked 2026-06-07).
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Frequently asked questions
- Who requires the Houston Sidewalk, Driveway, Curb and Gutter Builders Bond?
- It’s required by City of Houston, Harris County, Texas (Houston Code of Ordinances Ch. 40, Art. III, Sec. 40-95(a)). Any person constructing, reconstructing, or repairing sidewalks, driveways, curbs, or gutters in the City of Houston.
- How much is the Houston Sidewalk, Driveway, Curb and Gutter Builders Bond?
- The bond amount is $2,000.
- How do I get the Houston Sidewalk, Driveway, Curb and Gutter Builders 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?
- Yearly 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.
