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Permit Bond

Washington Seattle Street Use and Occupation Bond

This bond is required for contractors or businesses that need to use Seattle's public streets, sidewalks, or rights-of-way for construction work or placing equipment. The City of Seattle requires this $10,000 bond to protect the public and ensure that any damage to city property gets repaired properly. If you damage a…

Overview

What it is.

This bond is required for contractors or businesses that need to use Seattle's public streets, sidewalks, or rights-of-way for construction work or placing equipment. The City of Seattle requires this $10,000 bond to protect the public and ensure that any damage to city property gets repaired properly. If you damage a…

Who usually needs it

Pavement restoration contractors registered with the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) must obtain this bond. It is required as part of the Pavement Restoration Contractor registration application packet under Seattle Municipal Code 15.04.044B.

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.

  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.

StateWA
Bond amount$10,000
ObligeeCity of Seattle
Bond classPermit Bond
CategoryConstruction
BondWashington Seattle Street Use and Occupation Bond
JurisdictionState
Plain descriptionThis bond is required for contractors or businesses that need to use Seattle's public streets, sidewalks, or rights-of-way for construction work or placing equipment. The City of Seattle requires this $10,000 bond to pr…
Who needs this bondPavement restoration contractors registered with the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) must obtain this bond. It is required as part of the Pavement Restoration Contractor registration application packet under…
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