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Martin County right-of-way bonds.
From $100.

Before Martin County Public Works issues a Right-of-Way Use Permit, you post security equal to 110% of your Engineer’s Opinion of Probable Cost, or 100% for work tied to an approved Development Order. This bond is one form of that security, guaranteeing you restore what you disturb. Pricing is 1% of the bond amount, $100 minimum.

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Required by Martin County before a Right-of-Way Use Permit issues, unless the applicant is regulated by the Florida PSC or the FCC, or is a city- or county-owned water or wastewater facility
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Amount is 110% of your engineer’s cost opinion, or 100% for work tied to an approved Development Order
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1% of the bond amount, $100 minimum — enter the required amount and see your exact price in the calculator
1% rate$100 minimum premiumNo SSNin the applicationFastoften issued same day
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How it works

Three steps. One sitting.

No broker back-and-forth for this right-of-way bond — enter your amount, apply, and file with the County. Here is the whole thing:

TODAY · ONLINE

Apply online

Your business details, your bond amount, and the effective date — that is the entire application. No credit fields to fill out.

OFTEN INSTANT

Priced and issued

Most applications price and issue right away. Larger amounts may get a quick review.

SAME DAY

File with Martin County

Submit the executed bond to the Martin County Public Works Department before your Right-of-Way Use Permit issues. Wet-ink originals mailed whenever the office insists.

About this bond

What it is and who needs it.

What the right-of-way bond actually covers

Martin County requires a Right-of-Way Use Permit for work in its right-of-way, such as a drainage tie-in, a utility line or repaving. The Public Works Department issues it and asks for security first: a performance bond, a letter of credit or cash. The bond is a restoration-and-performance guarantee: it stands behind your obligation to restore the road, drainage, or utility to County standards once your work is done.

It's a three-party arrangement: you (the principal), the surety carrier, and the Martin County Board of County Commissioners (the obligee, the party the bond protects). If you leave the right-of-way unrestored, damage public infrastructure, or abandon the permitted work, the County can recover against the bond to make the repairs itself.

The amount follows a set rule: 110% of your Engineer’s Opinion of Probable Cost, signed and sealed by a Florida-licensed engineer, or 100% when the work is tied to an approved Development Order. The security is waived for applicants regulated by the Florida Public Service Commission or the Federal Communications Commission and for municipal or county-owned water or wastewater facilities. Enter your amount and we quote your price on review.

Martin County Public Works Department, Right-of-Way Use Permit Submittal Checklist & Conditions (Feb. 2026)Before a Right-of-Way Use Permit issues, the applicant must provide a performance bond, letter of credit or cash equal to 110% of the Engineer’s Opinion of Probable Cost (100% for projects tied to an approved Development Order). The security is waived for applicants regulated by the Florida Public Service Commission or the FCC and for municipal or county-owned water or wastewater facilities.

You need this bond if you are

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A contractor or developer pulling a Right-of-Way Use Permit for a drainage tie-in, paving or other work in the County right-of-way
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A developer with an approved Development Order, whose security is 100% of the cost opinion
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A paving or site contractor working within County roads or drainage
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A homeowner-builder whose project requires a right-of-way permit and bond

Priced at the application.

Submit the application with your bond amount, 110% of your engineer’s cost opinion — pricing is 1% of that amount, $100 minimum, and the executed bond is generated right away.

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FAQ

Common questions.

How much is the Martin County right-of-way bond?Pricing is 1% of the bond amount, $100 minimum, so a $25,000 bond costs $250. The amount is 110% of your engineer’s cost opinion, or 100% with an approved Development Order. Enter that figure and your exact price appears in the calculator.
Who requires this bond?Martin County requires security before its Public Works Department issues a Right-of-Way Use Permit, and no work may be done in the County right-of-way without that permit. The security can be this bond, a letter of credit or cash. It is waived for applicants regulated by the Florida Public Service Commission or the FCC and for municipal or county-owned water or wastewater facilities.
What does the bond guarantee?That you restore the County right-of-way — road, drainage, utility — to County standards after your work, and complete the permitted work. If you do not and the County has to fix it, the County can claim against the bond, and if the surety pays, you repay the surety.
Is there a credit check?The application collects no credit information — there's no SSN or credit section to fill out. Most applications like this approve instantly.
What amount should I enter?Enter 110% of your Engineer’s Opinion of Probable Cost, signed and sealed by a Florida-licensed engineer, or 100% if the work is tied to an approved Development Order. If you are not sure, send us the cost opinion and we’ll confirm before you apply.
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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