Fort Lauderdale, FL Right of Way Performance Bond
Overview
Contractors working in Fort Lauderdale's public right of way need this bond before they touch a city street, sidewalk, or utility corridor. Fort Lauderdale requires it to guarantee that any excavation, paving, or infrastructure work in its right of way gets completed correctly and the public space is fully restored. If a contractor fails to finish the job or leaves the right of way damaged, the city can make a claim against this bond to cover the cost of repairs. It is a city-specific requirement, not a Florida state license bond.
Who Needs This Bond?
You have a permit application in front of you from the City of Fort Lauderdale and the right-of-way section is asking for a performance bond before they will issue it. Any contractor, utility company, developer, or business that needs to dig up, cut into, build in, or otherwise disturb a Fort Lauderdale public right of way must carry this bond. That includes work on roads, curbs, sidewalks, driveways, drainage easements, and similar city-owned corridors. If Fort Lauderdale's Public Works or Engineering department told you to get this bond, this is the one you need.
What is this Bond For?
This bond protects the City of Fort Lauderdale, not you. It guarantees that you — the principal — will complete all right-of-way work according to city standards and restore the public space to its pre-work condition. If you abandon the project, perform substandard work, or leave the right of way in disrepair, Fort Lauderdale can file a claim to recover the cost of finishing or fixing the work. The bond holds contractors accountable for the condition of city infrastructure they disturb.
When is it Required?
Before Fort Lauderdale issues your right-of-way permit, the bond must already be in place. You cannot begin any work in the city's right of way until the city has confirmed your bond is active and on file. Delaying the bond means delaying your permit, which means delaying your project start date. Get the bond first, then submit it with your permit application.
Where Does it Apply?
This bond applies exclusively within the City of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. It is a local city requirement administered by Fort Lauderdale municipal departments and is not valid as a substitute for any county or state bond. Any right-of-way work you perform within Fort Lauderdale city limits falls under this bond's coverage.
How to Buy Online
Click 'Buy This Bond Online' on this page and you will be taken directly to the secure surety portal in a new tab. Complete the application, get approved, and your bond documents are delivered digitally — no waiting on a callback or visiting an office. Once you have your bond in hand, submit it to Fort Lauderdale to move your permit forward.
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