Contractors, excavators, and utility workers who obtain permits to perform street opening work, excavation, occupy public ways, or conduct driveway/trench openings in Massachusetts municipalities. This includes both in-state and out-of-state contractors working on public roads and streets.
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.
StateMABond amount$5,000ObligeeCity of Marlborough, MABond classSubdivision BondCategoryOtherBondStreet Opening BondPlain descriptionDriveway Contractor - Compliance OnlyWho needs this bondContractors, excavators, and utility workers who obtain permits to perform street opening work, excavation, occupy public ways, or conduct driveway/trench openings in Massachusetts municipalities. This includes both in-…