A Street Use and Occupation Bond is required by the City of Seattle for anyone who needs to use or occupy public streets for work or business purposes, such as construction projects, utility work, or placing equipment on city streets. This $10,000 bond protects the city and its residents by ensuring you'll properly re…
Overview
What it is.
A Street Use and Occupation Bond is required by the City of Seattle for anyone who needs to use or occupy public streets for work or business purposes, such as construction projects, utility work, or placing equipment on city streets. This $10,000 bond protects the city and its residents by ensuring you'll properly re…
Who usually needs it
Contractors, utility companies, or businesses performing construction, excavation, or development projects that use, obstruct, or impact public streets, sidewalks, or right-of-way spaces in Seattle need this bond. This includes general contractors, specialty contractors doing sidewalk repairs, utility installations, scaffolding, street closures, or excavati…
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 amount$10,000ObligeeCity of Seattle, WashingtonBond classPermit BondCategoryOtherBondStreet Use and Occupation BondPlain descriptionA Street Use and Occupation Bond is required by the City of Seattle for anyone who needs to use or occupy public streets for work or business purposes, such as construction projects, utility work, or placing equipment o…Who needs this bondContractors, utility companies, or businesses performing construction, excavation, or development projects that use, obstruct, or impact public streets, sidewalks, or right-of-way spaces in Seattle need this bond. This …
