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Subdivision Bond

Oregon City of Portland Street Opening Bond

This bond is required for contractors or utility companies that need to cut into or dig up streets in Portland, Oregon. It protects the city by guaranteeing that whoever opens the street will properly repair and restore it to its original condition. If the work isn't completed correctly or the street isn't fixed prope…

Overview

What it is.

This bond is required for contractors or utility companies that need to cut into or dig up streets in Portland, Oregon. It protects the city by guaranteeing that whoever opens the street will properly repair and restore it to its original condition. If the work isn't completed correctly or the street isn't fixed prope…

Who usually needs it

Contractors, construction companies, utility companies, developers, and individual property owners who perform construction work that involves opening, excavating, or disturbing public streets within Portland's right-of-way must obtain this $2,000 bond as a financial guarantee that work will be completed according to Portland City Code specifications and th…

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.

  1. Tell us the bond name, state, and amount on your form.
  2. Share business and applicant info so the team can quote it.
  3. Sign and pay; we issue the bond and send you the documents.
  4. Keep your effective date and renewal date on file with us.
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Details

Bond details.

StateOR
Bond amount$2,000
ObligeeCity of Portland
Bond classSubdivision Bond
CategoryConstruction
BondOregon City of Portland Street Opening Bond
JurisdictionState
Plain descriptionThis bond is required for contractors or utility companies that need to cut into or dig up streets in Portland, Oregon. It protects the city by guaranteeing that whoever opens the street will properly repair and restore…
Who needs this bondContractors, construction companies, utility companies, developers, and individual property owners who perform construction work that involves opening, excavating, or disturbing public streets within Portland's right-of…
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