Fulton County Department of Planning & Community Services, GA Maintenance Bond
Overview
Got a development or subdivision project in Fulton County and been told you need a Maintenance Bond? This bond is your contractual guarantee to the Fulton County Department of Planning & Community Services that installed infrastructure, site improvements, and workmanship will hold up after construction is complete. It protects the county — and ultimately the public — from defects that surface during the post-construction warranty period. Buy it, submit it, and move your project forward.
Who Needs This Bond?
You've completed — or are about to complete — a construction or land development project in Fulton County, and the Department of Planning & Community Services is holding your final approval until this bond is in place. Contractors, developers, and subdividers who have received conditional approval from Fulton County and need to guarantee their site improvements will remain sound through the required maintenance period are the typical principals on this bond. If you built roads, drainage systems, utilities, or other improvements as part of a development plan, this bond is likely the last step before the county releases its hold on your project.
What is this Bond For?
This bond guarantees that the improvements you installed as part of your Fulton County project will not fail due to defective materials, poor workmanship, or inadequate construction during the maintenance period specified by the Department of Planning & Community Services. If a covered defect emerges and you fail to repair it, the county can make a claim against the bond to fund the correction. It is not a substitute for your general liability insurance — it is a separate financial assurance instrument required by the county as a condition of project approval or plat release.
When is it Required?
Before Fulton County will release a final plat, issue a certificate of completion, or close out your land development permit, this bond must already be executed and submitted to the Department of Planning & Community Services. Waiting until the last minute stalls your project and delays your certificate. Have the bond ready to hand over at or before your final inspection or approval meeting with the county.
Where Does it Apply?
This bond applies exclusively within Fulton County, Georgia, and is required by the Fulton County Department of Planning & Community Services. It is a local county requirement — not a state of Georgia license bond — and has no effect or authority outside of Fulton County's jurisdiction. Every project subject to this bond must be located within the unincorporated areas or otherwise within the county's development oversight.
How to Buy Online
Click 'Buy This Bond Online' on this page and the secure surety portal will open in a new tab. Enter your project details, complete the bond application, and your bond documents are processed without waiting on an agent callback. Once issued, you'll have the proof of bond you need to submit directly to the Fulton County Department of Planning & Community Services.
Why Bond Titan?
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