Oregon residential developer bonds.
$225 flat.

Oregon's Construction Contractors Board sets a fixed $25,000 bond for a residential developer endorsement under ORS 701.081. Ours is $225 flat — the price our carrier set for this bond, identical for every developer. The application collects no credit information; the bond is issued when you pay.

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Required for your CCB residential developer license — new endorsements and renewals

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Fixed amount, fixed price — $25,000 bond, $225, no quote theater

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No credit information required — the application collects none, ever

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How it works

Three steps to filed.

Your CCB developer endorsement is waiting on this bond. Here's the entire process — no broker phone tag:

TODAY · ONLINE

Apply once, online

Business details, owner information, and an effective date — that's the entire application. No credit section, nothing else to submit.

INSTANTLY

Approved

Approved as soon as you apply. There is no underwriting queue. The application collects no credit information.

WHEN YOU PAY

E-sign & file with the CCB

Pay online and receive the executed bond ready to file with your CCB residential developer endorsement. Wet-ink originals mailed whenever the board insists.

About this bond

What it is and who needs it.

What the developer bond actually guarantees

Oregon's Construction Contractors Board (CCB) licenses developers as well as builders. A residential developer — someone who arranges for construction on residential property they own or control, then sells it — carries a developer endorsement, and ORS 701.081 sets the bond at $25,000.

The developer bond is a protection guarantee for the homeowners you build for and sell to: a three-party arrangement among you (the principal), the surety, and the State of Oregon through the CCB (the obligee). If the CCB issues a final order against you under ORS 701.145, the surety pays up to the bond amount.

It is not insurance for you — if the surety pays a claim, you repay the surety. The developer endorsement is distinct from a contractor endorsement; if you both develop and contract, the CCB may require the appropriate bond for each role. The bond must stay active for the two-year life of your license.

ORS 701.081 (residential developer bond)ORS 701.081 conditions an Oregon residential developer endorsement on a $25,000 surety bond filed with the Construction Contractors Board. A "developer" is defined in ORS 701.005 as one who arranges for construction on property they own or control and then sells it. Bonding mechanics are in ORS 701.068; the bond pays final orders the CCB issues against residential contractors under ORS 701.145.

You need this bond if you're

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Applying for a CCB residential developer license — the bond is filed with your application

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Renewing your developer endorsement and your bond is expiring or non-renewing

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Building homes to sell on residential property you own or control as a developer

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Holding both contractor and developer roles that the CCB bonds separately

One application, issued instantly.

These are the actual underwriting fields — no credit section, because this application doesn't collect credit information. Submit once and your bond is issued when you pay.

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FAQ

Common questions.

Do I pay the $25,000?No. You pay $225 — the price our carrier set for this bond. The $25,000 is the surety's maximum liability to the CCB and harmed homeowners; it's not a deposit, and nobody holds your money.

Who is a "developer" under the CCB?Under ORS 701.005, a developer arranges for construction on property they own or control and then sells it. The CCB licenses residential developers with a developer endorsement, separate from a contractor endorsement.

Do I need both a developer and a contractor bond?It depends. If you only develop, the developer bond covers you. If you also act as a contractor, the CCB may require a contractor bond for that role too — send us your endorsements and we'll confirm.

Is there a credit check?The application collects no credit information — there's no credit section to fill out.

When does it renew?CCB licenses renew every two years. Terms run 1, 2, or 3 years — your choice at purchase. You'll get renewal notices 60 and 30 days before expiration, and the bond must stay active for your endorsement to stay valid.

Which A-rated carriers underwrite these bonds?Typically Arch Insurance Company (A.M. Best A+) or Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company (A.M. Best A). Which one writes your bond depends on the bond type and your state. The carrier's name and official signature are printed on the bond you receive.

How do I contact Light RFP about this bond?Email insurance@lightrfp.com. It reaches the bond team at Light RFP Risk Management Services LLC (NY DFS License # PC-1978982). Write to us about quotes, applications, bond forms or certificates. We will respond within 24 hours.

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$225 flat, no credit review, bond issued when you pay. Free until issued.

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