Tulare County, CA Encroachment Permit Bond
Overview
Tulare County requires this bond before it will issue an encroachment permit to any contractor or utility working within the county's public right-of-way. It protects the county and the public by guaranteeing that work performed in or near county roads, easements, and public infrastructure will be completed properly and that any damage will be repaired. If the permitted work causes harm to the roadway, curb, drainage, or other public property and the contractor fails to make it right, Tulare County can make a claim against this bond for the cost of repairs.
Who Needs This Bond?
If you are a contractor, utility company, developer, or property owner who needs to dig, trench, pave, or otherwise work within a Tulare County public right-of-way, this bond is required before the county will issue your encroachment permit. It applies whether you are installing utilities, performing driveway approaches, doing road cuts, or completing any other work that encroaches on county-maintained property. The bond is filed in your name as the permitted party, making you financially accountable for the condition you leave behind.
What is this Bond For?
Tulare County issues encroachment permits to control who works in its rights-of-way and to ensure that public infrastructure is not left damaged after construction or utility work concludes. This bond backs your permit by guaranteeing you will comply with the county's conditions, restore the right-of-way to its required condition, and cover any damage your work causes. Without it, the county has no financial assurance that taxpayers won't be left paying for road repairs caused by permitted contractors.
When is it Required?
Each encroachment permit in Tulare County typically requires its own bond tied to that specific scope of work, so every new permit application restarts the requirement. The county will not approve your permit application or allow work to begin until the bond is in place. If your project scope changes or your original permit expires and you need a new one, a fresh bond may be required to cover the updated authorization.
Where Does it Apply?
This bond is specific to Tulare County, California, and is required by the Tulare County Department of Public Works & Planning for work within county-maintained rights-of-way. It does not satisfy encroachment permit requirements in incorporated cities within Tulare County, such as Visalia or Tulare, which have their own separate permit and bonding processes. If your work crosses jurisdictional lines, you may need additional bonds for each governing agency.
How to Buy Online
Click 'Buy This Bond Online' on this page to open the secure surety portal in a new tab. Enter your project and contact information, complete the application, and your bond documents can be issued quickly — no agent callback required. Once issued, you will have the bond documentation you need to submit with your Tulare County encroachment permit application.
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