Any person or business entity wishing to obtain a building permit for a one- or two-family dwelling in Wisconsin who does not carry the required $250,000 in general liability insurance. Required when: Applying for a Dwelling Contractor or Dwelling Contractor Restricted certification to comply with financial responsibi…
Overview
What it is.
Any person or business entity wishing to obtain a building permit for a one- or two-family dwelling in Wisconsin who does not carry the required $250,000 in general liability insurance. Required when: Applying for a Dwelling Contractor or Dwelling Contractor Restricted certification to comply with financial responsibi…
Who usually needs it
Any person or business entity wishing to obtain a building permit for a one- or two-family dwelling in Wisconsin who does not carry the required $250,000 in general liability insurance.
Pricing & timing
What to expect.
Generic pricing
License bonds are required by state and local governments to ensure compliance with industry regulations. Typical Pricing:. • Small bonds (under $25,000): Typically $100–$250 per year (flat fee). • Larger license 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. Same-day approval is typical for many common license bonds. Some license bonds may price higher de…
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.
StateWIBond amount$25,000Term lengthContinuousObligeeWisconsin Department of Safety and Professional ServicesRenewalThe bond must remain in force to maintain the certification. The Dwelling Contractor certification itself must be renewed every two years with the Department of Safety and Professional Services.Bond classLicense BondCategoryProfessional ServicesBondDwelling Contractor Financial Responsibility BondStatutory referenceWis. Stat. § 101.654JurisdictionState
