City of Athens-Clarke, Athens-Clark County Contractor License Bond
Who needs a contractor license bond in Athens-Clarke County?
Contractors planning to work on projects in Athens-Clarke County may need a contractor license bond. To find out if you need a contractor license bond to operate your business in Athens-Clarke County, you can contact the Housing & Community Development department. The interim director of this department is Andrew Saunders, and the department operates Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM.
- Phone: (706) 613-3155
- Fax: (706) 613-3158
- 375 Satula Avenue
- Athens, GA 30601
Keep in mind that the county bond may be required on top of Georgia’s state licensing and bonding requirements. The state requires all general and residential contractors in Georgia to hold a valid license and contractor license bond.
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How does a contractor license bond work?
Contractor license bonds are necessary to guarantee that contractors meet the regulations and codes their obligee (Athens-Clarke County) sets. License bonds may ensure contractors uphold safety regulations, environmental protections, zoning regulations, etc.
The contractor acts as the principal in the bond agreement. The bond guarantees that if the contractor breaks the law, their surety compensates their clients for any damages incurred. Ultimately, the contractor must pay back the surety in full.
Contractors don’t need to pay the entire bond amount to acquire their bond. Instead, they will pay a premium, a small percentage of the bond amount. ZipBonds can issue contractor license bonds instantly – without running credit checks – for just $100.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need an Athens-Clarke bond and a statewide bond?
Often, when a contractor meets the local bonding requirement, they also meet the statewide requirement. In some instances, contractors may need both bonds. Contact the Athens-Clarke Housing & Community Development department or ZipBonds for information regarding your specific situation.
Can I still get bonded with poor credit?
We don’t run credit checks before issuing contractor license bonds, so your credit score won’t play a role in your ability to get bonded in this case.
Apply for Your Contractor Bond in Athens-Clarke County, GA
ZipBonds offers the fastest and most secure option for getting bonded. Our all-digital platform is intuitive and straightforward. Apply online, email support@zipbonds.com or call 888.435.4191 to speak with an agent directly.
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Founders Ryan Swalve and Zach Mefferd formed the vision for ZipBonds.com when they realized how overly complicated it was to help clients place surety. The frustration of being unable to incorporate the technology they’d used in other insurance-focused projects left them thinking “there has to be a better way.”
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