A Street Permit Bond is required by the City of Bakersfield for contractors or individuals who need to work on or near public streets. This includes activities like digging, construction, or placing equipment in city right-of-ways. The bond protects the city and its residents by ensuring you'll properly complete the w…
Overview
What it is.
A Street Permit Bond is required by the City of Bakersfield for contractors or individuals who need to work on or near public streets. This includes activities like digging, construction, or placing equipment in city right-of-ways. The bond protects the city and its residents by ensuring you'll properly complete the w…
Who usually needs it
Licensed contractors (primarily CSLB-licensed contractors such as those with C-39 classifications), general contractors, excavation permit applicants, and property owners performing street work or construction in public rights-of-way in California need this bond. This includes contractors handling projects like sidewalk repairs, utility line work, water/sew…
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.
StateCABond amountVaries by license type or projectObligeeCity of Bakersfield, CaliforniaBond classPermit BondCategoryOtherBondStreet Permit BondPlain descriptionA Street Permit Bond is required by the City of Bakersfield for contractors or individuals who need to work on or near public streets. This includes activities like digging, construction, or placing equipment in city ri…Who needs this bondLicensed contractors (primarily CSLB-licensed contractors such as those with C-39 classifications), general contractors, excavation permit applicants, and property owners performing street work or construction in public…
