University Place, WA Street Use Bond
Overview
Working in University Place's public right-of-way requires more than a permit — it requires a financial guarantee that the city can hold. Your Street Use Bond is that guarantee, assuring University Place that any damage to streets, curbs, sidewalks, or other public infrastructure will be repaired or compensated. Contractors who skip this step don't get their permit. Get bonded first, then get to work.
Who Needs This Bond?
Contractors, utility companies, and developers who need to occupy, excavate, or otherwise use University Place's public streets and right-of-way are the applicants for this bond. If your project involves breaking pavement, installing utilities, placing equipment in a public lane, or making any physical alteration to city-controlled property, the City of University Place will require this bond before issuing a street use permit. Both general contractors and specialty subcontractors performing the actual right-of-way work may be required to carry it.
What is this Bond For?
This bond protects the City of University Place and its residents from financial loss caused by a contractor's failure to restore public infrastructure after street use work. If excavation damages a road surface, a contractor abandons a project mid-permit, or required repairs aren't completed to city standards, the bond provides the funds to make the city whole. It is not a performance bond for a private project — it is specifically tied to work performed within city-owned rights-of-way.
When is it Required?
Submitting a street use permit application to University Place is the moment this bond becomes mandatory. The city will not approve the permit until a valid bond is on file. This applies whether your project is a short-term lane closure, a utility installation, or a longer-term encroachment. The bond must remain in force for the duration of the permitted work.
Where Does it Apply?
This bond is a local City of University Place requirement and applies exclusively to work performed within the city's public rights-of-way and street corridors. It is not a Washington State license bond and does not satisfy requirements in neighboring Pierce County jurisdictions or other cities. If your project crosses into another municipality, that jurisdiction will have its own bonding requirement.
How to Buy Online
Click 'Buy This Bond Online' on this page to open the secure surety portal in a new tab. Complete the application, and your bond documentation can be ready to submit to University Place quickly — no agent callback required. Download or forward your bond certificate directly to the city's permitting office.
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