Broward County utility connection bonds.
From $100.

When you tie into Broward County water or wastewater utilities, the County issues a utility connection permit and wants a bond guaranteeing the work is completed and any right-of-way it disturbs is restored to County standards. The County sets the amount, and pricing is 2% of the bond amount, $100 minimum.

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Required by Broward County to permit a connection to County water / wastewater utilities

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Backs proper connection and restoration of any pavement or right-of-way disturbed

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From $100, no credit information at standard amounts — enter the required bond amount and your exact price appears at application

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How it works

Three steps. One sitting.

No underwriting queue for the standard utility connection bond — enter your amount, pay, and file with the County. Here is the whole thing:

TODAY · ONLINE

Apply online

Your business details, the bond amount the County required, and the effective date — at the standard amounts, that is the entire application.

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Issued on the spot

At the standard amounts the application collects no credit information, so most bonds issue immediately — the executed bond is generated as soon as you pay. Larger amounts may get a quick soft-pull review, which never affects your credit score.

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File with Broward County

Submit the executed bond with your Broward County utility connection permit application. Wet-ink originals mailed on request.

About this bond

What it is and who needs it.

What the utility connection bond actually covers

Broward County provides regional water and wastewater service, and a new connection — a service tap, a main extension, a lift-station tie-in — is done under a County utility connection permit. The County wants a guarantee the connection is built to its standards and that any County pavement or right-of-way disturbed is properly restored.

The bond runs to Broward County as obligee. If the connection or the restoration is not completed to County standards and the County has to finish or fix it, the County can recover its cost against the bond up to the bonded amount.

It is not insurance for you. If the surety pays the County, you repay the surety. Contractors who build the connection to spec and restore the right-of-way close out the permit and the bond is never touched.

Broward County — utility connection permitBroward County conditions a connection to County water / wastewater utilities on a surety bond guaranteeing the connection and any right-of-way restoration is completed to County standards. The bond amount and terms are set by Broward County; confirm the required amount on your permit. We do not cite a specific ordinance number here because the requirement is administered at the department level.

You need this bond if you are

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A utility or site contractor connecting to Broward County water / wastewater

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A developer extending a main or tying a project into County utilities

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A plumbing contractor permitting a service tap or connection in the County

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Disturbing County right-of-way to make a utility connection that must be restored

One application, issued on the spot.

Submit the application with the bond amount the County set — the executed bond is generated instantly, ready to file.

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FAQ

Common questions.

How much is the Broward County utility connection bond?Pricing is 2% of the bond amount, $100 minimum. The amount itself is set by Broward County, usually based on the scope of the connection. Enter that figure and your exact price, calculated from the bond amount, appears before you pay.

Do I pay the full bond amount?No. You pay the premium shown at application, starting from $100 — not the bond amount. The bond amount is the County's maximum recovery if the connection or restoration is not completed properly — it is not money anyone holds from you.

Is there a credit check?At the standard amounts the application collects no credit information, and most applications approve instantly. Larger bond amounts add a credit-consent step on the form; if a check ever runs, it is a soft pull that will not affect your score.

What does the bond protect against?It backs proper completion of the connection and restoration of any County pavement or right-of-way disturbed. If the County has to finish or fix the work, it can claim against the bond — and if the surety pays, you repay the surety.

What amount should I enter?Use the figure Broward County set on your utility connection permit. If it is not listed, ask the County for the required bond amount and enter that.

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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