Louisville, KY — Wrecking "B" Permit Bond
Louisville's Type B wrecking contractor bond concerns demolition work, not used-car sales. The city states a minimum $25,000 bond for this contractor class. Begin the bond application with Propeller.
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- Recorded state
- Kentucky
- Bond type
- Motor Vehicle Dealer / Vehicle Services Bond
- Category
- Vehicles, titles & transportation
What this bond does
Protects Louisville Metro Government from losses caused by wrecking work that violates state law or local ordinances.
- Who needs it
- A Louisville Type B wrecking contractor seeking the required contractor identification.
- Who it protects
- Louisville Metro Government, including covered costs to correct noncompliant work.
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
- Louisville: information for wrecking contractors (opens in a new tab)Checked October 22, 2026
Have these ready
- Have the wrecking contractor's legal name and Type B request ready.
- Use the city's required bond amount and effective date.
- After issuance, submit the completed bond to the city as directed for contractor identification.
Questions about this bond
Is this an auto dealer or salvage bond?
Louisville's cited Type B wrecking guidance concerns demolition of structures.
What amount does the city state?
The city states a Type B bond of at least $25,000 before contractor identification is issued.
Does purchasing let me begin demolition?
No. Purchase Now opens Propeller in a new tab through The Southern Agency. The city still controls contractor identification, permits and other requirements.