Sarasota County right-of-way bonds.
$175 flat.

Sarasota County requires a right of way use bond as a condition of a permit to work in the county right of way: 110% of the estimated construction cost, but not less than $15,000. This page sells the bond at that $15,000 minimum. Ours is $175 — the price is the checkout price, set by our carrier for this exact bond.

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Required for your Sarasota County right-of-way use permit — filed with Sarasota County

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Minimum amount, fixed price — $15,000 bond, $175, no quote runaround

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The application collects no credit information, and the price is $175 for every applicant

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How it works

Three steps to permitted.

Your Sarasota County right-of-way permit is waiting on this bond. Here's the entire process:

TODAY · ONLINE

Apply once, online

Business details, owner information, effective date. That is the application.

INSTANTLY

Approved

Approved as soon as you apply. There is no underwriting queue.

WHEN YOU PAY

File with Sarasota County

Pay online and receive the executed bond, ready to file with Sarasota County for your right-of-way use permit. Wet-ink original mailed on request.

About this bond

What it is and who needs it.

What the bond actually guarantees

Sarasota County permits work in its public right of way and conditions that permit on a right-of-way use bond of 110% of the estimated construction cost, but not less than $15,000. The County can ask for more, based on the class of road, the utilities in it and the scope of the work. The bond is a restoration-and-public-protection guarantee: it stands behind your obligation to restore the right of way and comply with the county permit conditions when you cut, bore, or build within county roads and easements.

It's a three-party arrangement: you (the principal), the surety carrier standing behind you, and Sarasota County (the obligee, the party the bond is payable to), with the public as the protected party. If the right of way is damaged and not restored, or permit conditions are violated, the county can recover against the bond.

It is not insurance for you — if the surety pays a claim, you repay the surety. We track the bond and notify you 60 and 30 days before expiration so your permit coverage never lapses over a missed renewal.

Sarasota County Code § 124-48 (Ord. 2019-006; am. Ord. 2024-051); § 118-111Sarasota County Code § 124-48 requires an executed right-of-way use bond, acceptable to the County and the Office of the County Attorney, with every Right-of-Way Use Permit application: 110% of the estimated construction costs, but not less than $15,000. The County Administrator may require more surety based on the road, the utilities in it and the scope of the work. For communications facilities, § 118-111 sets the surety at $15,000 or the County Procurement Insurance Matrix amount, whichever is greater; a professional engineer's estimate that restoration will cost less can support a lower amount, and the County can waive the surety in writing for a small project. This page sells the $15,000 bond, which fits a permit the County sizes at that minimum. If your permit calls for a larger bond, send it to us and we'll review it.

You need this bond if you're

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Applying for a Sarasota County right-of-way use permit and the County sized your bond at its $15,000 minimum

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A utility or underground contractor boring or cutting in the county right of way

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A paving or drainage contractor working within county roads and easements

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FAQ

Common questions.

How much is the Sarasota County right-of-way bond?The premium is $175 — set by our carrier's rate book for this $15,000 bond, the same for everyone. The County sets the bond at 110% of the estimated construction cost, but not less than $15,000, so this bond fits work the County sizes at that minimum. If your permit calls for a larger bond, send it to us and we will review it.

Do I pay the $15,000?No. You pay $175. The $15,000 is the surety's maximum liability to Sarasota County — not a deposit, and nobody holds your money.

Who requires this bond?Sarasota County requires it as a condition of a right-of-way use permit, under County Code § 124-48. No active bond, no permit.

Is there a credit check?The application collects no credit information. Most applications approve instantly.

When does it renew?Terms run 1, 2, or 3 years — your choice at purchase. We send renewal notices 60 and 30 days out, with autopay available, and the bond must stay active for as long as the county requires right-of-way coverage.

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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