Contractors performing work on sanitary sewer systems in Oakland County, including sanitary sewer connections, disconnections, or upgrades, must obtain this $5,000 surety bond along with a $500 cash deposit before beginning any sanitary sewer construction work as part of the sewer inspection permit process.
Pricing & timing
What to expect.
Generic pricing
Subdivision bonds guarantee completion of public improvements (streets, utilities, sidewalks) in new developments. Typical Pricing:. • Small projects: Commonly around 1–5% of the improvement cost. • Larger projects: Rates generally scale lower as project size increases. • Bond amount: Based on estimated cost of public improvements. • Contract underwriting required: Financial review and project assessment. Subdivision bonds are required by municipalities before recor…
Typical timeframe
Contract underwriting — typically 3–5 business days
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.
StateMIBond amount$5,000ObligeeOakland County, Michigan Drain CommissionerBond classSubdivision BondCategoryOtherBondOakland County Drain Commissioner - Surety BondPlain descriptionSewer Contractor - Compliance OnlyWho needs this bondContractors performing work on sanitary sewer systems in Oakland County, including sanitary sewer connections, disconnections, or upgrades, must obtain this $5,000 surety bond along with a $500 cash deposit before begin…
