What is a Land Use Bond and when is a bond needed?
Persons, firms or corporations engaged in construction, installation, maintenance, alteration or repair for which a permit is required, must file a continuous surety or cash bond to guarantee payment of fees and charges as well as indemnify municipalities against loss in the performance of duties for any damage to sewer or water pipes, or streets or sidewalks in the municipality. Anyone doing work within the corporate limits of the City of Charlotte and in Mecklenburg County is required to post a cash/surety bond. The minimum amount of the bond will be $1,000 for work in the County only or $2,000 for work inside the City of Charlotte corporate limits or for both the City and County. Bonds may be cancelled upon 30 days written notice and zero liability. Bond forms can be printed from this web site, picked up at the Revenue Collection counter, or faxed if you call 704-336-3801.