Hillsborough County code compliance bonds.
$100 flat.

Hillsborough County requires a fixed $5,000 code compliance bond as a condition of its local contractor licensing. Ours is $100 flat — the price you see is the checkout price, set by our carrier's rate book for this bond class. The bond issues the moment you pay — no credit review of any kind, not even a soft pull.

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Required by Hillsborough County as a condition of its code-compliance / local contractor licensing

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Fixed amount — $5,000 bond, $100 flat, no quote process

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Multi-year terms available — set it up once for up to 3 years

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How it works

Three steps. One sitting.

Code-compliance bonds like this are the simplest thing in surety. Here's the entire process:

NOW · ONLINE

Apply online

Business details and an effective date. That's the application — no financials, no credit section.

MINUTES, USUALLY

Pay & e-sign

Small fixed code bonds like this often issue right after purchase.

SAME DAY

File with Hillsborough County

Your executed bond and power of attorney arrive by email, ready to file with your Hillsborough County contractor license. Wet-ink original mailed on request.

About this bond

What it is and who needs it.

What the bond actually guarantees

Hillsborough County licenses local contractors and conditions the license on a $5,000 code compliance bond. The bond is a compliance guarantee: it stands behind your following the Hillsborough County construction and land-development codes and the conditions of your county license.

It's a three-party arrangement: you (the principal), the surety carrier, and Hillsborough County (the obligee). If a licensed contractor violates the county code and the County or a harmed party suffers loss, they can recover against the bond up to $5,000.

It is not insurance for you — if the surety pays a claim, you repay the surety. Contractors who build to code treat the bond as a license formality, and we keep your $5,000 filing continuous.

Hillsborough County code-compliance bondHillsborough County requires this $5,000 surety bond as a condition of its local contractor license / code compliance; the bond amount and terms are set by the County (through its Development Services / contractor licensing function). We issue the $5,000 form the County names — send us your license packet and we will match it.

You need this bond if you're

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Applying for a Hillsborough County local contractor license — the bond is filed with the license

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Renewing your county license and your current bond is expiring

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A specialty or trade contractor the County licenses with a code-compliance bond

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Reinstating a county license that lapsed and needs a fresh bond

One application, issued instantly.

These are the actual issuing fields — the application collects no credit information, because this bond doesn't need any.

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FAQ

Common questions.

How much is the Hillsborough County code compliance bond?The premium is $100 flat, set by our carrier's rate book for this bond class. The bond amount is fixed at $5,000 by Hillsborough County, so every contractor pays the same price.

Do I pay the $5,000?No. You pay $100. The $5,000 is the surety's maximum liability if a valid code-compliance claim is made — not a deposit, and nobody holds your money.

How fast will I have the bond?Small fixed code bonds like this often issue right after purchase — many contractors finish the application and have the bond in the same sitting.

Is there a credit check?The application collects no credit information — small fixed-amount code bonds like this one don't need any.

When does it renew?The bond must stay active for as long as you hold the county license. You can buy a 1, 2, or 3-year term; we send renewal notices 60 and 30 days out, with autopay available.

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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$100 flat, no credit review, bond often issued in the same sitting. Free until issued.

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