Bellingham, WA — Street Obstruction Bond
Bellingham publishes an Annual Street Obstruction Bond for permits during the balance of a calendar year, with restoration protection continuing into the guarantee period. Its permit handout also describes a project-specific alternative. Confirm the requested scope before using this page's RLI option.
Also known as Washington Bellingham Street Obstruction Bonds
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- Recorded state
- Washington
- Bond type
- Right-of-Way / Street Work Bond
- Category
- Contractors & construction
What this bond does
Secures the covered Bellingham street/alley ROW work, restoration and stated defects guarantee.
- Who needs it
- Contractors and applicants arranging Bellingham street obstruction security for the applicable permit or calendar-year work.
- Who it protects
- The City of Bellingham is the obligee. Security addresses compliant work and restoration of city property; it is not approval of every street occupation or a replacement for the required contractor credentials.
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
- Bellingham — Annual Street Obstruction Bond (opens in a new tab)Checked October 23, 2026
- Bellingham — Street Obstruction Permit Requirements (opens in a new tab)Checked October 23, 2026
Have these ready
- Identify the principal, contractor/city license details and actual street obstruction request.
- Confirm annual calendar-year versus project security and the city-approved amount.
- Arrange execution, guarantee/continuation dates, filing and city acceptance.
- Obtain plan/permit approval before work and retain inspection, guarantee and release instructions.
Questions about this bond
Does annual mean a full year after issuance?
The posted form concerns the balance of a stated calendar year, with separate guarantee and continuation provisions. Confirm the actual dates.
Is there a project-specific alternative?
The published city handout describes initial project security at 150% of estimated work and 25% during the guarantee period. Confirm the current requested route and provider form.
Does the calendar-year end eliminate restoration protection?
The form separately guarantees work/restoration for at least one year after completion and approval to its stated 25%/$1,250 extent. Confirm the applicable continued security and city release.