Bond Forms
Right of Way Bonds
Construction Bond requirements in the City Right-of-Way (ROW) include (but are not limited to): Mitigation/Site Preparation, Sidewalk/Concrete, Paving, Cranes/Boom Lifts, Dewatering, Water, Sewer, Sewer Lateral, Storm Water Permits
HAND DELIVER ORIGINAL BOND To: Engineering Division of Development Services Department (DSD) located at 700 NW 19th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311. Pull a ticket for ‘Engineering’ – ‘Bond’. Engineering Staff will review, and if accepted, will release the permit bond condition and provide a payment receipt. (If coming between 12:00-1:00pm - call ahead to 954-828-6159)
The first step is to know $ amount of the required bond: During the initial reviews your Engineering Reviewer will post comments or conditions regarding the ROW permit type and bond required. Applicant must apply for the permit prior to bond payment. Reference: Engineering Permit Types
Accepted Bond Payment Types:
1. Cash Bond (Paid by Check, payable to City of Fort Lauderdale)
2. Surety Bond (Contractor's/Developer's Surety Firm must use City Template provided below). Submit ORIGINAL BOND only.
NOTICE TO APPLICANT: If Permit Status is ‘Awaiting Issuance’, notify PermitIntake@fortlauderdale.gov that bond payment was made.
BOND REFUNDS: REFUNDS ARE ISSUED ONLY TO ‘DEPOSITOR’ OF ORIGINAL BOND PAYMENT.
- It shall be the responsibility of the “Depositor” or authorized person: to meet all bond conditions and to submit a ‘Bond Refund Request’ to the DSD Engineering Division. ** BOND FEES MAY BE APPLIED TO ANY LIABILITY, DUE TO THE CITY OF FORT LAUDERDALE (CITY), BY THE DEPOSITOR.**
- ROW-SITE & ROW-DEW: Refund eligible after the Master Permit is in 'Complete Status’.
- ROW-SW (Sidewalk) for Single/2-Family/Duplex & ROW-Crane: Refund eligible 30 days after Permit is in 'Complete Status’ and Post Inspection is Passed.
- Other Types: Refund eligible 1 year after Master Permit is in 'Complete Status’ and Post Inspection is Passed.
- ‘Complete Status’ is determined by City Engineer. (Special conditions may apply which differ from above).
- If ‘Depositor’ name or address changed, provide valid verification showing the change(s) from old to new information with the request.
TO INITIATE A BOND REFUND: Submit BOND REFUND REQUEST Form, for each bond, once bond requirements are met.
Applicant to Schedule Post Inspections 30 days or 1 year* after Certificate of Occupancy/Certificate of Completion per permit / bond requirements. Schedule Post Inspections online through LauderBuild account, ‘My Records’ > ‘Record Info’ > ‘Inspections’. If not scheduled, Engineering staff will schedule the post inspection upon intake of the submitted Refund Request. (*special bond requirements may differ)
The bond processing fee is payable online through LauderBuild under the ROW permit number. To AVOID REFUND DELAYS, Refer to Engineering Fee Schedule and ensure all permit fees have been accessed and paid. Note: Certain Permit types include 'Plus Inspection Fees', which must be paid prior to refund eligibility.
Quick links to forms:
- Combined Bond Payment Acknowledgement Form
- Required if combining more than one bond per single payment.
- Bond Payment Owner Affidavit
- Performance Bond (in Pdf)
- Bond Refund Request Form