Kent County, MI Driveway Permit Bond
- State: Michigan
- Jurisdiction: Kent County
- Bond type: Right of Way / Street Work Bond
- Category: Contractor Bonds
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Overview
Kent County, Michigan requires contractors to secure a Driveway Permit Bond before breaking ground on any driveway connection to a county road. This bond protects Kent County and the public by guaranteeing that driveway work is completed to county standards — and that any damage to the right-of-way is repaired. If a contractor fails to meet those standards, the bond provides a financial remedy for the county to recover costs. It is a local county requirement, not connected to your Michigan state contractor license.
Who Needs This Bond?
Excavation contractors, site work contractors, and paving contractors pulling driveway access permits in Kent County are the primary applicants for this bond. Residential builders coordinating driveway tie-ins to county roads will also need it. If you are a general contractor managing a project that includes a new or modified driveway approach to a Kent County road, this bond is likely required before your permit is issued.
What is this Bond For?
Kent County uses this bond to enforce compliance with its driveway construction and right-of-way standards. When a contractor connects a driveway to a county road, they are working inside a public right-of-way — and the county needs a financial guarantee backing that work. The bond holds the contractor accountable for completing the work correctly and restoring any disturbed road surfaces, shoulders, or drainage. It is not a substitute for liability insurance; it is a performance guarantee tied specifically to the permitted driveway work.
When is it Required?
Before Kent County issues a driveway access permit, the county will ask for proof of this bond. That means you need the bond in hand before your permit application is approved — not after construction begins. Contractors who skip this step will face a stalled permit and a delayed project start. Get the bond first, attach the bond form to your permit application, and keep your project timeline intact.
Where Does it Apply?
This bond applies exclusively to driveway permit work within Kent County, Michigan. It is issued to satisfy a Kent County requirement and is not valid for permit work in adjacent counties or Michigan municipalities outside Kent County's jurisdiction. If you are working on a project that straddles multiple jurisdictions, each jurisdiction may have its own bonding requirement.
How to Buy Online
Click 'Buy This Bond Online' and you will be taken directly to the My Bond App portal in a new tab. Complete your application, provide your business and contractor information, and your bond documents can be ready fast. No waiting on an agent callback — the process is built for contractors who need to move.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Kent County Driveway Permit Bond replace my general liability or workers' comp coverage?
No — these are completely separate requirements. Your general liability insurance covers third-party bodily injury and property damage claims arising from your operations. Workers' comp covers your employees. The Kent County Driveway Permit Bond is a surety bond that guarantees your driveway work meets county standards and that the right-of-way is properly restored. Kent County may require proof of all three before approving your permit. Make sure your insurance certificates and this bond are both current and on file.
If I use subcontractors on the driveway work, are they covered under my bond?
No. Your Kent County Driveway Permit Bond is issued in your name as the permit holder and covers your obligations to Kent County under that permit. Subcontractors you bring onto the job are not named on your bond and are not protected by it. If a subcontractor causes damage to the county road or right-of-way, you as the bond principal are still on the hook. Make sure any subs working in the right-of-way meet Kent County's requirements independently and carry their own coverage.
What information do I need to have ready when I purchase this bond online?
When you open the My Bond App portal, you will need your legal business name, business entity type (sole proprietor, LLC, corporation, etc.), your principal business address, and your Michigan contractor license number if one has been issued. You may also need the specific Kent County permit number or project address if it has already been assigned. Having this information ready before you start the application will make the process faster and ensure your bond documents match exactly what Kent County requires on your permit application.
What happens after I click Buy This Bond Online?
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