City of Houston, Texas - Bond in Connection with Permit to do Work in a Street
This bond is required for contractors or utility companies who need to perform work in Houston city streets. Before you can get a permit to dig up, repair, or modify a street, you must purchase this bond as a financial guarantee. It protects the City of Houston and its residents by ensuring you'll properly complete th…
Overview
What it is.
This bond is required for contractors or utility companies who need to perform work in Houston city streets. Before you can get a permit to dig up, repair, or modify a street, you must purchase this bond as a financial guarantee. It protects the City of Houston and its residents by ensuring you'll properly complete th…
Who usually needs it
Contractors and companies planning to perform construction, maintenance, excavation, or alteration work on public streets within the City of Houston, Texas need this bond. This includes general contractors, road construction firms, utility installation companies, and those involved in projects requiring street digging or changes. The bond is a mandatory con…
Pricing & timing
What to expect.
Generic pricing
Permit bonds are required for specific activities, construction projects, or business operations. Typical Pricing:. • Small bonds (under $25,000): Typically $100–$250 per year (flat fee). • Larger permit bonds: Commonly around 1–5% of the bond amount annually. • Credit impact: Good credit: starting around 1–2% · Average credit: typically 2–4% · Credit challenges: often 4–5% or higher. Many common permit bonds qualify for instant approval with no underwriting required. Requirements vary by j…
Typical timeframe
Issuance timeframe varies by bond type and underwriting
Application
What to do next.
Tell us the bond name, state, and amount on your form.
Share business and applicant info so the team can quote it.
Sign and pay; we issue the bond and send you the documents.
Keep your effective date and renewal date on file with us.
Start the application.
You are on the exact bond page. The next step is to start the quick application.
StateTXBond amountVaries by license type or projectObligeeCity of Houston, TexasBond classPermit BondCategoryOtherBondCity of Houston, Texas - Bond in Connection with Permit to do Work in a StreetPlain descriptionThis bond is required for contractors or utility companies who need to perform work in Houston city streets. Before you can get a permit to dig up, repair, or modify a street, you must purchase this bond as a financial …Who needs this bondContractors and companies planning to perform construction, maintenance, excavation, or alteration work on public streets within the City of Houston, Texas need this bond. This includes general contractors, road constru…
