Grading Bond
Grading Permit & Site-Work Surety Bond
| Bond Amount Required | Bond Term | Annual Premium |
| Determined by Juristiction | 1 Year * | Quote Required |
*One year is retained as the supplied product term; the underlying bond obligation may continue until the grading work and any required corrective or maintenance obligations are accepted.
A grading bond helps guarantee that grading, excavation, fill, erosion-control, and related site work will be completed in accordance with approved plans, applicable codes, and permit requirements. These bonds are generally imposed by the city, county, or other local permitting authority rather than through one uniform statewide bond amount.
Bond Amount and Cost
The required grading bond amount varies by jurisdiction and project. Local agencies may calculate the amount using excavation or fill volume, an engineer's estimate, the cost to complete the work, drainage or retaining-wall costs, site conditions, or other factors. Because the supplied liability amount is $0, the PDP should display 'Determined by Jurisdiction' or 'Quote Required' instead of $0.
No premium was supplied. NNA Surety states that grading permit bond pricing can be as low as 0.875% of the required bond amount, but actual pricing varies by jurisdiction and underwriting.
View NNA Surety's Grading Bond information.
How a Grading Bond Works
The grading bond provides financial assurance that required grading work will be completed according to approved plans and permit conditions and that hazardous or noncompliant conditions can be corrected if the principal fails to complete the work.
The bond generally involves three parties:
Principal: Property owner, developer, contractor, or permit applicant
Obligee: City, county, or other permitting authority
Surety: Authorized surety company
Learn about the surety bond claim process for general information about bond claims and principal reimbursement obligations.
How to Get a Grading Bond
- Confirm the exact city, county, or permitting authority requiring the grading bond.
- Obtain the required bond form and required bond amount from that authority.
- Submit the project and underwriting information needed for a surety quote.
- Purchase and file the bond in the form required by the permitting authority.
- Maintain the bond until the permitting authority releases the obligation after satisfactory completion and any required maintenance or corrective period.
EDITORIAL NOTE
Replace Liability Amount: $0 with 'Determined by Jurisdiction / Project' and Price: NULL with 'Quote Required.' If this listing is intended for one specific city or county, obtain that jurisdiction's grading bond form and amount formula before publication.
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