Washington Sidewalk Bond
What it is & who requires it
Contractors constructing, reconstructing, repairing, or removing sidewalks, curbs, pavement, or driveway approaches in a Washington municipal right-of-way under a street-use or sidewalk permit.
Obligee: Washington municipal public-works and engineering departments (general-use sidewalk / curb product). Citation: Washington municipal sidewalk, curb, and public-place construction ordinances (multi-obligee) — e.g. Kent City Code 6.07.140; Seattle Municipal Code 15.04.044 and 15.70.
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: Per the sidewalk, curb, or public-place permit, commonly held through the city’s acceptance of the work.
Renewal: Per-permit, or per the issuing city’s blanket authorisation.
Filing
Filed with the Washington city that issues your sidewalk or public-place permit. The amount is fixed by the city director or engineer against the work rather than set by ordinance, and Washington cities commonly accept a cash indemnity deposit in lieu of a surety bond, so the bond is listed here and the required amount is confirmed when your permit is reviewed. It guarantees that the sidewalk and the surrounding public place are restored to city standard.
Source
This bond requirement is corroborated by multiple public sources; Washington municipal public-works and engineering departments (general-use sidewalk / curb product) sets the exact amount, which we confirm when you start your bond.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who requires the Washington Sidewalk Bond?
- It’s required by Washington municipal public-works and engineering departments (general-use sidewalk / curb product) (Washington municipal sidewalk, curb, and public-place construction ordinances (multi-obligee) — e.g. Kent City Code 6.07.140; Seattle Municipal Code 15.04.044 and 15.70). Contractors constructing, reconstructing, repairing, or removing sidewalks, curbs, pavement, or driveway approaches in a Washington municipal right-of-way under a street-use or sidewalk permit.
- How much is the Washington Sidewalk 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 Washington Sidewalk 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?
- Per the sidewalk, curb, or public-place permit, commonly held through the city’s acceptance of the work. Renewal: Per-permit, or per the issuing city’s blanket authorisation.
- 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.
