Raleigh, NC Public Streets/Right of Way Bond
- State: North Carolina
- Jurisdiction: Raleigh
- Bond type: Right of Way / Street Work Bond
- Category: Contractor Bonds
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Overview
Working in Raleigh's public right of way means you need more than a permit — you need a bond. The City of Raleigh Public Streets/Right of Way Bond is required before you can legally perform any work that touches a public street, sidewalk, or right of way within city limits. This bond protects the City of Raleigh and the public against damage, improper restoration, or failure to comply with city standards. Get bonded before you pull that permit.
Who Needs This Bond?
You're a contractor who needs to open a trench, cut pavement, install utilities, or perform any work within a Raleigh public street or right of way. Any contractor — utility, excavation, concrete, plumbing, telecom, or general — who disturbs city-owned pavement, curb, sidewalk, or right of way in Raleigh falls under this requirement. This is a City of Raleigh local requirement, not a North Carolina state contractor license bond. If your work touches Raleigh's public infrastructure, this bond is your ticket to getting permitted.
What is this Bond For?
This bond guarantees that you will complete your work in Raleigh's public streets and rights of way according to city specifications and restore the disturbed area to its original condition. If you fail to repair damage, leave work unfinished, or violate Raleigh's right of way standards, the city can make a claim against the bond to recover the cost of remediation. The bond holds contractors accountable for the condition of public infrastructure — not just while they're working, but after the job is done. Raleigh uses this bond to protect its streets and the residents who use them.
When is it Required?
Before Raleigh issues you a right of way permit, the bond must already be in place — no exceptions. The City of Raleigh will not approve your permit application without evidence of this bond. Don't wait until your project start date to get bonded; the bond has to be active and on file with the city before the permit is issued. Plan ahead and get your bond secured early in the permitting process.
Where Does it Apply?
This bond applies exclusively to work performed within the City of Raleigh's public streets, sidewalks, and rights of way in North Carolina. It is a local City of Raleigh requirement and does not satisfy bonding requirements in any other North Carolina municipality, county, or state agency. If you're doing similar work in Durham, Cary, or another jurisdiction, those cities have their own separate bond requirements.
How to Buy Online
Click 'Buy This Bond Online' to open the My Bond App portal in a new tab — that's where you complete your application and purchase your City of Raleigh Public Streets/Right of Way Bond. The process is fast, online, and built for contractors who don't have time to sit on hold with an agent. Once issued, your bond documents are ready to submit directly to the City of Raleigh.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does my City of Raleigh Right of Way Bond need to be in place before I bid a project or only before I start work?
The bond must be in place before the City of Raleigh issues your right of way permit — and permits are required before any work begins. In practice, many contractors who regularly work in Raleigh's public streets keep a continuous bond on file so they're ready to pull permits at any time. If you're waiting until you win the bid to get bonded, you may find yourself unable to get permitted in time to meet your project schedule. Get bonded now and keep your permitting process clean.
If I'm already bonded in another North Carolina city, does that bond cover work I do in Raleigh?
No. The City of Raleigh Public Streets/Right of Way Bond is a Raleigh-specific requirement, and bonds issued for other jurisdictions — whether Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill, or any other city — do not satisfy Raleigh's bonding requirement. Each municipality in North Carolina manages its own right of way program with its own bond requirements. If you're expanding into Raleigh or picking up a new project here, you need a separate Raleigh bond on file with the city before you can be permitted.
Does this bond replace my general liability insurance or workers' comp coverage?
Not at all — and the City of Raleigh will likely require both. This bond is a compliance instrument that protects the city and the public if you fail to restore the right of way properly or violate permit conditions. Your general liability insurance covers third-party bodily injury and property damage arising from your operations. Workers' comp covers your employees on the job. All three serve different purposes and are typically required together when you're working in Raleigh's public streets. Don't treat this bond as a substitute for either coverage.
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