Ohio — Metropolitan Sewer District Of Greater Cincinnati Excavation & Fill Permit Bond
Excavation or fill over an existing sewer brings project-specific protection requirements from the Metropolitan Sewer District of Greater Cincinnati. Use MSD’s approved amount and permit details when applying. Purchase Now below starts this Excavation & Fill Permit Bond through The Southern Agency.
Continue to our secure checkout partner, Propeller (opens in a new tab).
- Recorded state
- Ohio
- Bond type
- Excavation Contractor Bond
- Category
- Contractors & construction
What this bond does
MSD’s bond form secures the owner/applicant’s performance of the excavation and fill permit conditions for work over an existing sewer. It describes a guarantee that the work will not damage the sewer for one year after completion.
- Who needs it
- The owner/applicant identified on an MSD excavation and fill permit. The permit bond does not replace a sewer tapper’s separate licensing and bonding requirements.
- Who it protects
- The form names the City of Cincinnati and/or the Board of County Commissioners, Hamilton County, Ohio as obligee. The protected obligation concerns performance of the permit conditions and the existing sewer, not the applicant’s equipment or general business losses.
Your bond option
This is the option on record for this bond.
- Bond optionPurchase Now (opens in a new tab)Continue to our secure checkout partner, Propeller (opens in a new tab).
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
- MSD — Excavation and Fill Permit (opens in a new tab)Checked October 19, 2026
- MSD — Bond for Excavation and Fill Permit (opens in a new tab)Checked October 19, 2026
Have these ready
- The owner/applicant’s legal identity, MSD permit number, property address, and engineering firm.
- Approved plans and the district’s combined bond amount for modifications and potential sewer damage.
- The official bond form and permit attachment, plus instructions for the execution/compliance documents needed after issuance.
- Construction schedule, inspection contact and records needed for eventual completion notice and release.
Questions about this bond
Is this the same bond as an MSD sewer tapper license bond?
No. This bond names the excavation/fill owner-applicant and secures that permit. The permit separately requires an appropriately licensed and bonded sewer tapper for specified sewer modifications.
Who determines the amount?
MSD’s permit combines estimated modification costs with its estimate of potential sewer damage. Use the amount assigned for the project; the form allows increases for additional work or risk.
Can the permit be released before the bond is submitted?
The official permit states that the bond for the combined sum must be submitted to MSD before release of the permit.
When can the bond be released?
Follow MSD’s permit conditions. Unless otherwise directed, they include completion notice and a television inspection one year after excavation/fill completion before release. Completion alone is not an automatic release.