Chattanooga, TN — Street Obstruction And Excavation Bond
Chattanooga’s Street Cut Permit page calls for a $25,000 street obstruction and excavation bond to the city. Prepare the separate insurance, business-license and trade-license evidence before requesting permission to cut a street or sidewalk.
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- Recorded state
- Tennessee
- Bond type
- Right-of-Way / Street Work Bond
- Category
- Contractors & construction
What this bond does
Provide the City of Chattanooga’s required street obstruction and excavation security for the applicable permit.
- Who needs it
- Contractors applying for permission to cut into Chattanooga streets or sidewalks.
- Who it protects
- The accepted city bond condition determines the protected excavation/obstruction duties. The bond is separate from liability insurance, a Tennessee business license and the qualifying trade or contractor license.
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
- Chattanooga — Street Cut Permit (opens in a new tab)Checked October 23, 2026
Have these ready
- Current City of Chattanooga bond condition, applicant and street/sidewalk opening location.
- Required Tennessee business/trade licensing and qualifying-agent signature.
- $25,000 request, dates, separate insurance and execution/submission instructions.
Questions about this bond
Is the $25,000 city figure liability insurance?
No. The city lists a $25,000 bond and insurance evidence separately.
Does a one-year permit establish a one-year bond?
No. This option supplies no fixed term; confirm the accepted condition and dates.
Does selecting Purchase Now issue the street-cut permit?
No. Provider issuance and the city’s reviews, permit issuance and inspections are separate.