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City of Homewood liquor tax bonds.
$100 flat.

The City of Homewood requires a $5,000 bond to guarantee the liquor tax it collects from licensed sellers. Ours is $100 flat — set by our carrier’s rate book for this bond; the price you see is the checkout price. The bond issues the moment you pay — no credit check.

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Required by the City of Homewood to guarantee its liquor tax
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Fixed amount, fixed price — $5,000 bond, $100, no quote process
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Multi-year terms available — set it up once for up to 3 years
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Price

How much does a City of Homewood liquor tax bond cost?

$100 at the $5,000 amount, the same for every applicant.

How it works

Three steps. One sitting.

License bonds are the simplest thing in surety. Here’s the entire process:

NOW · ONLINE

Apply online

Business details and an effective date. That is the application. No credit check.

MINUTES, USUALLY

Pay & e-sign

License bonds like this are among the thousands of bond types that issue right after purchase.

SAME DAY

File with the City of Homewood

Your executed bond arrives by email, ready to file with your Homewood liquor license application or renewal. Wet-ink original mailed on request.

About this bond

What it is and who needs it.

What the Homewood liquor tax bond guarantees

Homewood, in Jefferson County, Alabama, imposes a municipal tax on liquor sales and conditions an alcohol license on a $5,000 bond that guarantees that tax is paid to the city.

It is a three-party arrangement: you (the principal), the surety carrier, and the City of Homewood (the obligee). If a licensee fails to remit the city’s liquor tax, Homewood can recover against the bond.

It is not insurance for you — if the surety pays the city, you repay the surety. Sellers who keep their liquor-tax account current treat the bond as a licensing formality. The amount is fixed at $5,000 by the city; we issue it at $100 flat, and no credit check.

City of Homewood liquor licensingThe City of Homewood requires this $5,000 bond to guarantee its municipal liquor tax, as a condition of an alcohol license. The bond amount is named in the bond; the licensing terms are set by the City of Homewood’s revenue/licensing office. We do not cite a specific municipal code section we cannot verify — confirm details with the city.

You need this bond if you are

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A bar, restaurant, or store selling liquor within the City of Homewood
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Applying for a Homewood liquor license the city conditions on this bond
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Renewing your alcohol license and your current bond is expiring
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Opening a new licensed location inside Homewood city limits
After you buy

Claims, renewal, filing, and what sets the price.

If a claim is made

A claim comes from the party the bond protects, the obligee named on the form, when the duty the bond guarantees is not met.

The surety investigates and pays a valid claim, up to the $5,000 bond amount. You then repay the surety: a surety bond is a guarantee of your performance, not insurance for you.

Renewal and term

The premium covers a one-year term from the effective date you choose; a longer term is the same price per year, chosen at checkout.

Renew before the expiry date to keep the bond in force: the license, permit or contract it backs expects continuous coverage.

How to file it

File with the City of Homewood. Your executed bond arrives by email, ready to file with your Homewood liquor license application or renewal. Wet-ink original mailed on request.

What sets the price

The premium is fixed at $100 at the $5,000 amount for every applicant: the carrier’s rate book prices this bond by the form, not by your credit or your business profile.

No credit check.

One application, issued instantly.

These are the actual issuing fields. No credit check.

Start the application →
FAQ

Common questions.

How much is the City of Homewood liquor tax bond?The premium is $100 flat — set by our carrier’s rate book for this specific bond, and the price you see is the checkout price. The $5,000 amount is set by the city, so there is no quote process.
Do I pay the $5,000?No. You pay $100. The $5,000 is the surety’s maximum liability to the city if a valid claim is made against the bond — not a deposit, and nobody holds your money.
How fast will I have the bond?License bonds like this are among the thousands of bond types that issue right after purchase — many sellers finish the application and have the bond in the same sitting.
Is there a credit check?No credit check: the application collects no credit information. Small fixed-amount license bonds like this one don’t need any. Most applications approve instantly.
When does it renew?The bond must stay active for as long as you hold the liquor license. You can buy a 1, 2, or 3-year term; we send renewal notices 60 and 30 days out, with autopay available, so your license never lapses over a missed email.
Which A-rated carriers underwrite these bonds?Typically Arch Insurance Company (A.M. Best A+) or Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company (A.M. Best A). Which one writes your bond depends on the bond type and your state. The carrier's name and official signature are printed on the bond you receive.
How do I contact Light RFP about this bond?Email insurance@lightrfp.com. It reaches the bond team at Light RFP Risk Management Services LLC (NY DFS License # PC-1978982). Write to us about quotes, applications, bond forms or certificates. We will respond within 24 hours.
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