Madison Heights, MI Right of Way Bond
Overview
Working in Madison Heights right-of-ways means the city needs financial assurance before your crew touches a public street, sidewalk, or utility corridor. This bond puts that assurance in writing — it guarantees you will restore any city-owned right-of-way you disturb to its original condition and comply with all applicable Madison Heights requirements. If you don't, the city has a financial backstop to cover repairs and costs. Secure this bond and you're cleared to move forward with your permit.
Who Needs This Bond?
You're a contractor, utility company, or developer who just received word from Madison Heights that a right-of-way bond is required before your project can proceed. Any business or individual performing excavation, trenching, utility installation, driveway approaches, curb cuts, or similar work within a Madison Heights public right-of-way falls under this requirement. This is a city-level permit bond — it is not a state license requirement, and it applies specifically to projects within Madison Heights city limits. If you pulled a right-of-way permit at Madison Heights City Hall, this is the bond that goes with it.
What is this Bond For?
Madison Heights uses this bond to protect its public infrastructure — roads, curbs, sidewalks, and utility corridors — from damage caused by contractor work. You are the principal, Madison Heights is the obligee, and the bond is triggered the moment you fail to restore disturbed public property or violate the conditions of your right-of-way permit. The city can file a claim against this bond to recover costs for repairs that your work made necessary but that you failed to complete. It is not insurance for your business — it is a financial guarantee made to the city on your behalf.
When is it Required?
Before a single shovel goes in the ground, this bond must already be on file with Madison Heights. The city will not issue your right-of-way permit until the bond is submitted and approved. That means there is no grace period — showing up at the permit counter without this bond means your project does not start on schedule. Get the bond first, then finalize your permit.
Where Does it Apply?
This bond is specific to the City of Madison Heights, Michigan, and covers work performed within Madison Heights public rights-of-way only. It does not satisfy right-of-way or street work requirements in neighboring Oakland County jurisdictions or any other Michigan municipality. If your project crosses into a different city or county, that jurisdiction will require its own separate 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, where you can complete your application and purchase your Madison Heights Right of Way Bond in minutes. The portal walks you through the required information step by step — no waiting on an agent callback, no back-and-forth paperwork. Once issued, your bond document is ready to submit to the City of Madison Heights with your permit application.
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