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New Jersey Subdivision bond

New Jersey Subdivision

Set by the local government from the engineer's estimate of the remaining improvement cost. New Jersey caps the performance guarantee at 120 percent of the approved cost estimate for the bonded improvements (N.J.S.A. 40:55D-53).

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Set by the local government from the engineer's estimate of the remaining improvement cost. New Jersey caps the performance guarantee at 120 percent of the approved cost estimate for the bonded improvements (N.J.S.A. 40:55D-53). Land developers and homebuilders who must guarantee streets, sidewalks, sewers, grading, and other public improvements to a municipality as a condition of plat or permit approval.

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How much is a subdivision bond in New Jersey?
Set by the local government from the engineer's estimate of the remaining improvement cost. New Jersey caps the performance guarantee at 120 percent of the approved cost estimate for the bonded improvements (N.J.S.A. 40:55D-53).
Who needs a New Jersey subdivision bond?
Land developers and homebuilders who must guarantee streets, sidewalks, sewers, grading, and other public improvements to a municipality as a condition of plat or permit approval.
Who regulates subdivision bonds in New Jersey?
Local city or county government (plat approval authority) in New Jersey oversees subdivision requirements in New Jersey, including the bond filing.
How do renewals work?
See renewal details below.
How do I get bonded?
Send the development agreement and the improvement cost estimate Provide financials so underwriting can size the obligation Bond issued and filed with the city or county

What you will need

  • The engineer's cost estimate and the development agreement
  • Two to three years of business financials
  • Owner personal financial statements

How to get bonded

  1. Send the development agreement and the improvement cost estimate
  2. Provide financials so underwriting can size the obligation
  3. Bond issued and filed with the city or county

Regulator: Local city or county government (plat approval authority) in New Jersey

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