Village of Lyons Contractor License Bond
Who needs a contractor bond in Lyons, Illinois?
Most contractors and subcontractors working in Lyons, Illinois, must secure a contractor license bond as part of the local licensing process. According to local ordinances, relevant contractors include “any person engaged in the business of constructing, altering, or repairing buildings or other structures or sidewalk or street pavements.”
Plumbing contractors are excluded from the local bonding requirement. However, Illinois requires plumbing and roofing contractors to get bonded at the state level. Visit our page on Illinois Contractor License Bonds to learn more.
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How does a contractor license bond work?
The Village of Lyons requires all contractor applicants to secure a $10,000 bond. Construction activities in the area are overseen by the Village of Lyon’s Building Department.
Paperwork requested in the municipal’s license application varies by profession. In addition to the Lyons contractor bond, you may need to pay a license fee and provide proof of accreditation in your field.
| Trade/Specialty | Bond Amount | License Fee | Accreditation |
| Asphalt / Concrete | $10,000 | $75 | None |
| Building Mover | $10,000 | $250 | None |
| Carpenter | $10,000 | $75 | None |
| Demolition | $10,000 | $150 | None |
| Drain layer | $10,000 | $75 | State or City of Chicago Plumbing or Drain Layer License |
| Electrical / Fire Alarm Installer | $10,000 | No Charge Per State Law | Electrical License from other testing municipality |
| Excavator | $10,000 | $75 | None |
| Fence | $10,000 | $75 | None |
| General Contractor | $10,000 | $150 | None – Unless Licensed In Electric, Plumbing or Roofing. |
| HVAC | $10,000 | $75 | None |
| Roofing | $10,000 | $75 | State of IL Roofing License |
| All Others | $10,000 | $75 | As required by Bldg. Dept. |
Generally, a contractor’s license and bond are good for one year and must be renewed annually before the expiration. You can secure your Lyons contractor license bond for a fraction of the bond amount. Because of simple underwriting, the cost is often just $100 and can be issued instantly. Call ZipBonds at (888) 435-4191 to get bonded in a zip!
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