Snohomish County, WA Drainage and Right of Way Utility Performance Bond
Overview
Snohomish County requires this bond to protect the public and county infrastructure when contractors or developers perform drainage work or utility installations within county rights of way. It guarantees that all permitted work will be completed according to county standards and that any damage to public property will be repaired. If a contractor walks off the job or leaves work incomplete, the bond gives Snohomish County a financial remedy. This is a performance-based obligation — you are on the hook until the county accepts the work.
Who Needs This Bond?
Contractors, developers, and utility companies who have been issued a right-of-way permit by Snohomish County for drainage improvements or utility work need this bond. If your project touches county-owned land — including roadways, drainage corridors, or utility easements — the county will require this bond before work begins. Excavators, civil contractors, and land developers working on subdivisions or infrastructure projects in unincorporated Snohomish County are the most common applicants. You were told you need this bond because your permit application triggered the requirement.
What is this Bond For?
This bond secures your obligation to complete all drainage and right-of-way utility work in accordance with Snohomish County's approved plans and specifications. It is not insurance for your business — it is a guarantee to the county that the permitted work will be finished properly. If you fail to complete the work, the county can draw on the bond to cover the cost of completing or repairing it. The bond exists to protect county infrastructure and the taxpayers who depend on it.
When is it Required?
Permit issuance is the trigger. Snohomish County will not release a right-of-way or drainage utility permit until this bond is in place. The bond must be executed and delivered to the county before any ground is broken on the permitted scope of work. It remains in force until the county formally accepts the completed improvements and releases the bond obligation.
Where Does it Apply?
This bond is a Snohomish County requirement and applies only within unincorporated areas of the county. It is not a Washington State license bond and does not satisfy permit requirements in any incorporated city or town within Snohomish County. Work within municipal boundaries — such as Everett, Marysville, or Lynnwood — requires separate local permits and may require separate bonds.
How to Buy Online
Click 'Buy This Bond Online' on this page and the secure surety portal will open in a new tab. Enter your project details, complete the application, and your bond documents can be issued quickly without waiting on an agent. Once issued, you can submit the bond directly to Snohomish County to satisfy your permit requirement.
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