La Plata County, CO Right of Way Permit Bond
Overview
La Plata County requires contractors to post a Right of Way Permit Bond before performing any work within county-controlled rights of way. This bond protects the public and the county by guaranteeing that roads, shoulders, drainage structures, and other infrastructure will be properly restored after your work is complete. If you leave the right of way in worse condition than you found it, the county can make a claim against your bond to cover repair costs. It's a financial guarantee — not insurance — that holds you accountable to county standards.
Who Needs This Bond?
If you are a contractor, utility company, or developer who has applied for a right of way permit in La Plata County, Colorado, this bond is a condition of that permit. Excavation crews, pipeline installers, telecom contractors, and any other party that needs to open, cross, or disturb a county road or right of way will be required to post this bond before work begins. It applies whether the project is a short utility crossing or a larger infrastructure installation. La Plata County will not issue the permit without documented proof of the bond.
What is this Bond For?
This bond exists to protect La Plata County and its residents from the cost of repairing damage caused by permitted work in county rights of way. Roads, drainage systems, and road shoulders must be restored to their pre-work condition — or better — when a permit holder finishes a project. Without this bond, the county would have no financial recourse if a contractor walked away from a botched restoration or abandoned a project mid-work. The bond gives the county a direct mechanism to recover repair costs from a licensed surety if that happens.
When is it Required?
Each right of way permit in La Plata County carries its own bonding requirement, so this obligation recurs every time you pull a new permit for work in county rights of way. You must have the bond in place before La Plata County will issue the permit — work cannot legally begin until the bond is on file. If your permit covers multiple phases of a project, the bond must remain active throughout the duration of all permitted work. Contractors who work regularly in La Plata County may need to maintain a continuous bond to cover successive permits.
Where Does it Apply?
This bond is specific to La Plata County, Colorado and is a local permit requirement — not a statewide contractor license bond. It applies to work performed within county-maintained rights of way, including county roads, shoulders, and related infrastructure throughout unincorporated La Plata County. Work within municipal boundaries in the county, such as the City of Durango, is governed by separate local requirements and is not covered by this bond.
How to Buy Online
Click 'Buy This Bond Online' on this page and you'll be taken directly to the secure surety portal in a new tab. Complete the short application with your contractor and project details, and your bond documents will be issued digitally once the process is complete. You can then submit proof of your bond directly to La Plata County to satisfy the permit requirement.
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