What are the contractor bond requirements for General Building Contractor in Ohio?

Ohio requires licensed General Building Contractors to maintain an active contractor surety bond ($15,000 – $50,000) and General Liability insurance prior to pulling building permits.

📜 B2B Contractor Compliance Ohio Licensing Board

Ohio General Building Contractor License & Bond Rules

Master guide to mandatory contractor license surety bonds, General Liability COI minimums, and permit pull authorization across Ohio.

Mandatory Bond Threshold $15,000 – $50,000

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Ohio County Contractor Registration Thresholds

Cuyahoga County (Cleveland)

City of Cleveland Department of Building and Housing

Bond Required: $25,000

COI Liability: $1.0M

Franklin County (Columbus)

City of Columbus Department of Building and Zoning Services

Bond Required: $25,000

COI Liability: $1.0M