Spokane, WA Right of Way Bond
Overview
Working in Spokane's public right of way means getting permission from the City — and that permission comes with a bond requirement. Before you can open a trench, install a utility connection, or place equipment in a City street or sidewalk, Spokane requires contractors and applicants to post a Right of Way Bond. This bond guarantees that any damage to City infrastructure will be repaired and that the work will be completed according to Spokane's standards. It protects the City and the public from the cost of unfinished or improperly executed street work.
Who Needs This Bond?
If you are a contractor, utility company, or any business that has applied for a right-of-way permit from the City of Spokane, this bond is required before your permit is issued. Excavation contractors, telecommunications installers, landscapers working in public easements, and construction firms doing curb or sidewalk work all fall into this category. If the City of Spokane told you to get a Right of Way Bond as part of your permit application, this is the exact bond you need. It is a local Spokane requirement, not a Washington State license bond.
What is this Bond For?
Spokane's Right of Way Bond exists to hold contractors financially accountable for any damage they cause to City streets, curbs, sidewalks, or other public infrastructure during permitted work. If a contractor tears up a road, installs something incorrectly, or abandons a job before restoring the right of way, the City can make a claim on this bond to cover repair costs. The bond puts real money behind your commitment to restore the public right of way to its original condition. It is not insurance for the contractor — it protects the City of Spokane and its residents.
When is it Required?
Renewal and reissuance timelines for this bond depend on the term of your Spokane right-of-way permit, and some contractors maintain a continuous bond on file with the City to cover ongoing or repeat work. The bond must be in place before the City of Spokane issues your permit — you cannot begin work and bond later. If you hold a blanket or annual right-of-way agreement with the City, your bond will need to remain active for the full duration of that agreement. Any lapse in coverage could result in your permit being suspended or revoked.
Where Does it Apply?
This bond applies exclusively within the City of Spokane, Washington. It satisfies the bonding requirement set by the City of Spokane's public works or street department as part of the right-of-way permit process. It has no effect on work performed in unincorporated Spokane County or in neighboring municipalities.
How to Buy Online
Clicking 'Buy This Bond Online' on this page opens the secure surety portal in a new tab, where you can complete your application and purchase your Spokane Right of Way Bond quickly and entirely online. You will not need to wait on an agent callback or visit an office. Once issued, your bond document is available for download and submission to the City of Spokane.
Why Bond Titan?
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