Kitsap County Right-of-Way Bond
What it is & who requires it
Contractors, developers, and utilities improving or using a right-of-way under Kitsap County ownership under a county public-works permit.
Obligee: Kitsap County (Department of Public Works). Citation: Kitsap County Code 11.36 (permits and standards for use and improvements to county right-of-way — bond); KCC 11.22 (road standards — bond).
Bond amount
Set by the obligee — the exact amount is confirmed automatically when you start your bond in our portal, or call 317-942-0549.
How to get it
This bond is individually underwritten, so it is not issued instantly. Request a quote and a licensed producer follows up to walk you through it.
Request a bond quote
Tell us about the bond and the project. A licensed producer follows up — these bonds are individually underwritten, so they are not issued instantly.
Term & renewal
Term: Held through the permitted work and a maintenance period after the county accepts it.
Renewal: Per-permit, and through the term of the maintenance bond.
Filing
Filed with Kitsap County Public Works for a permit to use or improve a county right-of-way. The county’s code defines the guarantee expressly as a surety bond, an assignment of funds, or an irrevocable bank letter of credit — three co-equal instruments — and the amount is set against the work rather than fixed by ordinance, so the bond is listed here and the required amount is confirmed when your permit is reviewed. The county also requires commercial general liability coverage through the maintenance period. Authority is Kitsap County Code 11.36 and 11.22.
Source
This bond requirement is corroborated by multiple public sources; Kitsap County (Department of Public Works) sets the exact amount, which we confirm when you start your bond.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who requires the Kitsap County Right-of-Way Bond?
- It’s required by Kitsap County (Department of Public Works) (Kitsap County Code 11.36 (permits and standards for use and improvements to county right-of-way — bond); KCC 11.22 (road standards — bond)). Contractors, developers, and utilities improving or using a right-of-way under Kitsap County ownership under a county public-works permit.
- How much is the Kitsap County Right-of-Way Bond?
- Set by the obligee — the exact amount is confirmed automatically when you start your bond in our portal, or call 317-942-0549.
- How do I get the Kitsap County Right-of-Way Bond?
- This bond is individually underwritten, so it is not issued instantly. Request a quote and a licensed producer follows up to walk you through it.
- What is the term?
- Held through the permitted work and a maintenance period after the county accepts it. Renewal: Per-permit, and through the term of the maintenance bond.
- 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?
- This bond requirement is corroborated by multiple public sources. The obligee sets the exact amount, which we confirm automatically when you start your bond in the portal or with a producer.
