Contractors that perform general construction work within the City of Kerrville, Texas must obtain a license and a $5,000 General Contractor Bond filed with the local Development Services Department.
As seen in the price chart below, Jet provides the $5,000 General Contractor Bond to Kerrville contractors for the guaranteed price of $100 for a one-year bond term or a convenient $10 a month. All you need to do is click the “Secure Your Bond” button above to get started with the payment process. Once completed, you’ll receive a copy of your bond instantly!
Bond Term | Cost |
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Monthly | $10 |
1 Year | $100 |
2 Years | $175 |
3 Years | $250 |
According to the City of Kerrville, the signed and sealed General Contractor Bond and Building Permit application may be submitted digitally to the Development Services Department through their MyGovernmentOnline portal. If you have any questions regarding this process, the city has a Building & Permit Information webpage and you may contact the Department through their office information listed below.
City of Kerrville
Development Services Department
701 Main Street
Kerrville, TX 78028
830-257-8000
[email protected]
The main purpose of the General Contractor Bond is to protect the City of Kerrville and its residents from financial losses in cases where a hired contractor commits a permit violation or causes damages and refuses to resolve the transgression.
For example, if you are hired by a homeowner to perform a home improvement project such as the reconstruction of an old porch/deck, you will be expected to follow all Kerrville building code regulations, and any contractual obligations agreed upon with the customer must be fulfilled. So even if you commit a small breach of contract like staining the structure with the wrong color, you must restain it with the correct color or type of stain as detailed on the contract. Failure to resolve any issues with the damaged party can lead to an official claim on your General Contractor Bond. The surety bond may be used to cover losses incurred by the claimant, as well as the cost of hiring a new contractor to complete the construction project properly.
As for renewing the General Contractor Bond, the Jet team has created a quick and easy process for our bondholders. For one, Jet monthly payment enrollees won’t have to worry about renewing their bond each year. Your bond will remain active as long as payments are continuously made. If you purchased your bond in full and upfront, Jet will send you a renewal invoice by mail and email prior to the expiration date of December 31. To renew, simply complete the standard premium payment due and you’ll be all set with the City of Kerrville for another term.