This bond is required by the City of Seattle for anyone who needs to use public streets for construction, events, or other activities that go beyond normal use. Examples include contractors doing roadwork, utility companies accessing underground infrastructure, or businesses hosting street festivals. The bond ensures …
Overview
What it is.
This bond is required by the City of Seattle for anyone who needs to use public streets for construction, events, or other activities that go beyond normal use. Examples include contractors doing roadwork, utility companies accessing underground infrastructure, or businesses hosting street festivals. The bond ensures …
Who usually needs it
Contractors and businesses performing work in Seattle's public rights-of-way, including general contractors, excavation and grading contractors, utility contractors, and specialty contractors who perform street excavation, shoring, sidewalk work, or utility installation. Any business or contractor applying for a Street Use Permit in Seattle must obtain this…
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.
StateWABond amountVaries by license type or projectObligeeCity of Seattle, WashingtonBond classPermit BondCategoryOtherBondSeattle Street Use Surety BondPlain descriptionThis bond is required by the City of Seattle for anyone who needs to use public streets for construction, events, or other activities that go beyond normal use. Examples include contractors doing roadwork, utility compa…Who needs this bondContractors and businesses performing work in Seattle's public rights-of-way, including general contractors, excavation and grading contractors, utility contractors, and specialty contractors who perform street excavati…
