Austin, TX — Right-Of-Way Bond — $10,000
Austin requires a $10,000 right-of-way bond for several permit types, but not every use of a city street needs the same documents. Match your permit to the city's bond, insurance and contractor-license requirements before starting the RLI application.
Also known as Austin $10,000 Right-Of-Way Bonds; Austin, TX Right-of-Way Bond
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- Recorded state
- Texas
- Bond type
- Right-of-Way / Street Work Bond
- Category
- Contractors & construction
What this bond does
Provides the security required for covered uses of City of Austin right-of-way, including restoration, public safeguards and other obligations in the city's License and Permit Surety Bond.
- Who needs it
- Businesses or individuals responsible for bonded Austin right-of-way activities, including excavation, driveway/sidewalk work, temporary use, dumpsters and sidewalk cafés.
- Who it protects
- The city form names Austin and persons suffering injury from covered work as obligees. Its conditions address damage, defective work, replacement of disturbed public property, safeguards, charges and compliance with applicable requirements.
Your bond option
This is the option on record for this bond.
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The bond amount describes the limit of the bond obligation, not the price. A listed amount does not establish what the requesting party requires. The premium is what you pay and must be confirmed for the actual option. An E&O limit, where listed, is separate errors and omissions insurance.
Sources
- City of Austin — Right-of-Way Contractors (opens in a new tab)Checked October 23, 2026
- City of Austin — Requirements for ROW Bond and city bond form (opens in a new tab)Checked October 23, 2026
Have these ready
- Identify the Austin permit type and whether a contractor license is also required.
- Use the legal business name and structure that correspond with the insurance documents.
- Obtain the city bond form, required signatures, coverage dates and matching power of attorney.
- Submit the issued documents through Austin's contractor process and obtain the job's permit before work.
Questions about this bond
Does every Austin ROW permit require this bond?
No. Austin publishes a permit-by-permit table. Excavation, driveway/sidewalk, dumpster, temporary-use and sidewalk-café permits are marked for a $10,000 bond; several other activities are not.
Is the one-year workmanship warranty the bond term?
No. The city form warrants covered work for one year following completion, while the bond separately lists its coverage dates. Check both before submitting it.
Does buying the bond give me an Austin contractor license?
No. Where required, the license involves city review of the bond, insurance, resolution of authority and authorized-agent form. The particular job also needs its permit.
Will Austin receive my renewal automatically?
Austin's instructions say renewals are not automatically provided to its division. Submit the required current documents and check their individual expiration dates.