Contractors working on streets, utilities, drainage systems, landscaping (or other work) in the Lakeland, Florida rights of way will need to provide a financial guarantee that the improvements will be maintained. One such guarantee is the Lakeland Right-of-Way Bond.
If any other surety bonds are required of you in Lakeland, Florida, you can still apply using the button below.
The chart below shows starting rates for a Lakeland Right of Way Bond: $10 for month-to-month payments or $100 per year. Rates are based on your required bond limit and a credit check.
Jet can send the bond directly to the City for you. Or, if you need to submit the bond yourself (perhaps with the Right of Way Use Permit), it will need to be mailed to:
City of Lakeland Public Works Department/Engineering Division 228 S Massachusetts Ave Lakeland, FL 33801
Other forms of financial guarantees that the City would accept are cash, cashier’s check, or irrevocable letter of credit. However, using these other options would mean that you would have to pay the entire amount of financial assurance, whereas the surety bond option allows you to pay only a fraction of the amount.
How to Renew My Bond
For annually-purchased bonds, see Jet’s process to renew your bond. Hint- it’s simple.
How to Cancel My Bond
See the details surrounding cancelling your permit bond.
Bond Claim Process
Contractors need to be aware of what causes a claim and the claim process once one is filed.