Selma, CA Encroachment Permit Bond
Overview
Selma's public streets and right-of-way belong to the community — and the city requires financial protection before anyone breaks ground on or near them. An Encroachment Permit Bond guarantees that if you damage curbs, sidewalks, pavement, utilities, or any city-owned infrastructure during your work, the cost of repair will be covered. This bond is a condition of your encroachment permit issued by the City of Selma, California. Without it, your permit won't be approved and your project can't legally proceed.
Who Needs This Bond?
If you are a contractor, utility company, developer, or property owner who needs to work within Selma's public right-of-way — including digging, trenching, paving, or installing utilities — you need this bond. Any activity that physically impacts a city street, sidewalk, curb, gutter, or alley in Selma will typically trigger the encroachment permit requirement, and that permit requires this bond. This applies whether you're a licensed general contractor pulling a permit for a client or a property owner doing work adjacent to a city easement.
What is this Bond For?
This bond protects the City of Selma and its residents from financial loss caused by damage to public infrastructure during permitted work in the right-of-way. If the permit holder fails to restore the affected area to city standards, the bond gives the city a mechanism to recover repair costs. It also ensures contractors complete the work they were permitted to perform, holding them accountable for the condition they leave the public right-of-way in.
When is it Required?
This bond must be in place before the City of Selma issues your encroachment permit — no permit is released until the bond is filed. If your project spans multiple phases or permit cycles, a new or renewed bond may be required for each permit period. Any time your scope of work expands or a new permit is required, confirm with the city whether a fresh bond is needed before resuming work.
Where Does it Apply?
This is a city-level requirement specific to Selma, California — it does not apply to work in Fresno County unincorporated areas or any other municipality. The bond is filed with the City of Selma as a condition of the local encroachment permit process. Work performed outside Selma's city limits would require a separate bond from the relevant jurisdiction.
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