Houston, Texas Permit Bonds

Contractors that wish to perform construction jobs within the City of Houston, Texas may be required to obtain a permit from the local Public Works Department. A surety bond is sometimes mandated of the contractor as well in order to receive the permit. 

In this case, Houston, we don’t have a problem. Jet makes it easy and can help you acquire the right bond for your construction project quickly and at an affordable price!

VIEW YOUR BOND PRICE

According to the Houston Public Works Department, the following permit bonds are required of contractors. 

As you can see, some of these bonds require a custom or variable limit. Such bond amounts are usually based on your permit type and should be equal in value to the estimated cost of the construction project. The bond limit in most cases will be determined by the Public Works Department.

At Jet, prices for surety bonds are typically a small percentage of the bond limit and are either based on a soft credit check of the applicant or are guaranteed at a specific rate. 

For example, Houston contractors may purchase the $2,000 Right-of-Way Bond for the guaranteed price of $100 for a one-year bond term. While contractors that are seeking a $10,000 House Mover Bond will need to go through a soft credit check to see if they qualify for the starting rate of $200 for a one-year bond term.

Take a look at the chart below for each Houston surety bond provided, as well as our available rates.

Bond TypeBond LimitCost
Building Mover Bond$3,500$100
Dredging and Excavation Bond$10,000$100
House Mover Bond$10,000$200
One Year Maintenance BondVaries$100-1,000
One Year Surface Restoration BondVaries$100-1,000
Right-of-Way Bond$2,000$100
Sign Removal Bond$25,000$125
Sign Construction Bond$25,000$125
Street Work BondVaries$100-1,000
Storm Water Quality Structural Control BondVaries$100-1,000
Houston Permit Bond Pricing

Your original bond form must be signed, sealed, and submitted to the Houston Public Works Department at the following mailing address:

City of Houston
Public Works Department
PO Box 1562
Houston, TX 77251

All permit applications and any other forms can be found on the city’s Permits: A to Z webpage. You may submit your completed permit paperwork online through the Houston Permitting Center Portal or along with your bond to the mailing address that is listed above.

The main purpose of these bonds is to financially ensure that the contractor will follow the regulations of their permit, as well as fulfill all contractual obligations they may have entered into with the City of Houston or its residents. If the contractor commits a regulation violation or breach of contract, the damaged party may pursue a claim on the contractor’s bond to cover any losses that they have incurred. Each bond essentially acts as a financial guarantee that protects the consumer from economic harm.

Contractors are expected to uphold all requirements that apply to their permit; these regulations can be found in the Houston, Texas Municode. The Jet team highly recommends you review this information before embarking on your permit project. It will help you avoid permit penalties and bond claims.

If you ever need to renew your bond, simply give the Jet team a call at 855-296-2663 and we can help you out with your renewal.

Houston Permit Bonds

Notary Bond Application:

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Business Information:

Indemnity Agreement:

I, the undersigned, hereby apply for a Dishonesty Bond also known as a Business Service Bond or Janitorial Service Bond (“bond”) to the Surety Company (“SURETY”) through Jet Insurance Company (“JET”), with whom I hereby grant the authority to act on my behalf with respect to the bond and assign as my Broker of Record, and declare that the statements herein are true and correct. In consideration of the SURETY issuing, renewing or substituting said bond(s), I, individually and as the owner or officer of the bonded entity, hereby understand and agree, as follows: (i) to reimburse, hold harmless, and indemnify SURETY upon demand for all loss, liability, claim, expense, including but not limited to attorneys’ fees, expert’s fees, investigative fees and claims handling fees, and any other cost which SURETY shall pay or incur in defense, adjustment, or settlement of such claims/suits by reason of such suretyship; (ii) that an itemized statement of loss and expenses by SURETY shall be indisputable proof of my liability to SURETY; (iii) coverage is subject to a $100 deductible; (iv) the employee must be convicted before coverage will apply (v) performance and any form of dispute resolution of this agreement shall take place in the county of SURETY's office of service; and (vi) a facsimile copy or electronically signed version of this agreement shall be binding as if it were an original. This agreement shall survive any changes in, substitute to or renewal of the bond(s).

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Employee Dishonesty Bond Application:

Business Information:

Business Description:

Coverage Requirements:

Indemnity Agreement:

I, the undersigned, hereby apply for a Dishonesty Bond also known as a Business Service Bond or Janitorial Service Bond (“bond”) to the Surety Company (“SURETY”) through Jet Insurance Company (“JET”), with whom I hereby grant the authority to act on my behalf with respect to the bond and assign as my Broker of Record, and declare that the statements herein are true and correct. In consideration of the SURETY issuing, renewing or substituting said bond(s), I, individually and as the owner or officer of the bonded entity, hereby understand and agree, as follows: (i) to reimburse, hold harmless, and indemnify SURETY upon demand for all loss, liability, claim, expense, including but not limited to attorneys’ fees, expert’s fees, investigative fees and claims handling fees, and any other cost which SURETY shall pay or incur in defense, adjustment, or settlement of such claims/suits by reason of such suretyship; (ii) that an itemized statement of loss and expenses by SURETY shall be indisputable proof of my liability to SURETY; (iii) coverage is subject to a $100 deductible; (iv) the employee must be convicted before coverage will apply (v) performance and any form of dispute resolution of this agreement shall take place in the county of SURETY's office of service; and (vi) a facsimile copy or electronically signed version of this agreement shall be binding as if it were an original. This agreement shall survive any changes in, substitute to or renewal of the bond(s).

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Contract Bond Application:

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Business Information:

Owner Information:

Job Details:

Indemnity Agreement:

I, the undersigned, hereby apply for a Dishonesty Bond also known as a Business Service Bond or Janitorial Service Bond (“bond”) to the Surety Company (“SURETY”) through Jet Insurance Company (“JET”), with whom I hereby grant the authority to act on my behalf with respect to the bond and assign as my Broker of Record, and declare that the statements herein are true and correct. In consideration of the SURETY issuing, renewing or substituting said bond(s), I, individually and as the owner or officer of the bonded entity, hereby understand and agree, as follows: (i) to reimburse, hold harmless, and indemnify SURETY upon demand for all loss, liability, claim, expense, including but not limited to attorneys’ fees, expert’s fees, investigative fees and claims handling fees, and any other cost which SURETY shall pay or incur in defense, adjustment, or settlement of such claims/suits by reason of such suretyship; (ii) that an itemized statement of loss and expenses by SURETY shall be indisputable proof of my liability to SURETY; (iii) coverage is subject to a $100 deductible; (iv) the employee must be convicted before coverage will apply (v) performance and any form of dispute resolution of this agreement shall take place in the county of SURETY's office of service; and (vi) a facsimile copy or electronically signed version of this agreement shall be binding as if it were an original. This agreement shall survive any changes in, substitute to or renewal of the bond(s).

Required Effect Date of Bond Policy:

Contact Information:

Worker's Compensation Application:

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Business Information:

Business Description:

Coverage Requirements

Indemnity Agreement:

I, the undersigned, hereby apply for a Dishonesty Bond also known as a Business Service Bond or Janitorial Service Bond (“bond”) to the Surety Company (“SURETY”) through Jet Insurance Company (“JET”), with whom I hereby grant the authority to act on my behalf with respect to the bond and assign as my Broker of Record, and declare that the statements herein are true and correct. In consideration of the SURETY issuing, renewing or substituting said bond(s), I, individually and as the owner or officer of the bonded entity, hereby understand and agree, as follows: (i) to reimburse, hold harmless, and indemnify SURETY upon demand for all loss, liability, claim, expense, including but not limited to attorneys’ fees, expert’s fees, investigative fees and claims handling fees, and any other cost which SURETY shall pay or incur in defense, adjustment, or settlement of such claims/suits by reason of such suretyship; (ii) that an itemized statement of loss and expenses by SURETY shall be indisputable proof of my liability to SURETY; (iii) coverage is subject to a $100 deductible; (iv) the employee must be convicted before coverage will apply (v) performance and any form of dispute resolution of this agreement shall take place in the county of SURETY's office of service; and (vi) a facsimile copy or electronically signed version of this agreement shall be binding as if it were an original. This agreement shall survive any changes in, substitute to or renewal of the bond(s).

Required Effect Date of Bond Policy:

Contact Information: