Madison Street Occupation Surety Bond
What it is & who requires it
Those occupying a Madison street with materials or machinery.
Obligee: City of Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin. Citation: Madison General Ordinances Ch. 10 (street-occupation permit).
Bond amount
An amount established by the Director of Traffic Engineering, not to exceed $10,000 (consistent with the Wis. Stat. 66.0425 cap).
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: Permit up to 90 days (120 days for 1-2 family homes)
Renewal: Per permit
Filing
Filed per permit (permits run up to 90 days, or 120 days for one- to two-family homes) under Madison General Ordinances Ch. 10. The amount is set by the Director of Traffic Engineering, subject to the statutory cap.
Source
Verified against the obligee source (last checked 2026-06-06).
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Frequently asked questions
- Who requires the Madison Street Occupation Surety Bond?
- It’s required by City of Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin (Madison General Ordinances Ch. 10 (street-occupation permit)). Those occupying a Madison street with materials or machinery.
- How much is the Madison Street Occupation Surety Bond?
- An amount established by the Director of Traffic Engineering, not to exceed $10,000 (consistent with the Wis. Stat. 66.0425 cap).
- How do I get the Madison Street Occupation Surety 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?
- Permit up to 90 days (120 days for 1-2 family homes) Renewal: Per permit
- 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 2026-06-06); the source link is on this page.
