How much does an Illinois contractor license bond cost?
With the exception of roofing and plumbing contractors, the state of Illinois does not require contractors to get licensed through a single state licensing body. Applicants for a Illinois general contractor license must get licensed through their local licensing body. This means that the cost of your Illinois contractor license bond will vary depending on where you are getting licensed.
Roughly, general contractor license bonds in Illinois fall in the following categories: $5,000, $10,000, $20,000, $25,000, and $50,000.
Additionally, plumbing contractors in Illinois must always obtain a $20,000 surety bond, and roofing contractors need a $10,000 bond.
The following table provides a comprehensive list of contractor bond amounts and estimated costs by location in Illinois.
| Bond Type | Bond Amount | Bond Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Village of Palatine Contractor Bond (Sub-Contractors) | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Village of Palatine Contractor Bond (General Contractors) | $25,000 | Starting at $250 |
| City of Chicago Heights Contractor Bond | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Village of Bolingbrook Contractor Bond | $20,000-$25,000 | Starting at $200 |
| Village of Bolingbrook Contractor Bond | $25,001-$250,000 | Starting at $250 |
| Village of Bartlett Contractor Bond | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| City of Blue Island Contractor Bond (General, Asphalt, HVAC, Electrical) | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| City of Blue Island Contractor Bond (Excavator, Plumbing, Sewer) | $20,000 | Starting at $200 |
| Calumet City Contractor Bond | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Village of New Lenox Contractor Bond | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Village of Hoffman Estates Contractor Bond | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Limited Roofing Contractor Bond | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Unlimited Roofing Contractor Bond | $25,000 | Starting at $250 |
| Irrigation and Lawn Sprinkler Systems Contractor Bond | $20,000 | Starting at $200 |
| Plumbing Contractor Bond | $20,000 | Starting at $200 |
| Cook County Billboard, Sign, or Signboard Contractor Bond | $25,000 | Starting at $250 |
| Cook County Demolition Bond (1–3 Story Structures) | $20,000 | Starting at $200 |
| Cook County Demolition Bond (4+ Story Structures) | $40,000 | Starting at $400 |
| Cook County Demolition Leveling Bond | $500 | Starting at $100 |
| Dupage County Contractor Bond | $20,000 | Starting at $200 |
| Grundy County Contractor Bond | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Kankakee County Contractor Bond | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Monroe County Electrical Contractor Bond | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Rock Island County Contractor Bond | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Will County Contractor Bond | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| City of Aledo Contractor Bond | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| City of Alton Contractor Bond | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Village of Alsip Contractor Bond | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Village of Alsip Contractor Bond | $10,001-$250,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Village of Arlington Heights Demolition Contractor Bond (1–3 Story Structures) | $20,000 | Starting at $200 |
| Village of Arlington Heights Demolition Contractor Bond (4+ Story Structures) | $40,000 | Starting at $400 |
| Village of Arlington Heights Sewer Contractor Bond | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| City of Aurora Contractor Bond | $20,000 | Starting at $200 |
| City of Aurora Performance and Maintenance Bond | $20,000 | Starting at $200 |
| City of Batavia Contractor Bond | $10,000-$250,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Village of Bedford Park Contractor Bond | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| City of Belleville Contractor Bond | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Village of Bellwood Contractor Bond | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Village of Bensenville Contractor Bond (Electrical Contractors) | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Village of Berkeley Contractor Bond | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| City of Berwyn Contractor Bond | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| City of Berwyn Contractor Bond | $25,000 | Starting at $250 |
| City of Berwyn Contractor Bond | $50,000 | Starting at $500 |
| Village of Bloomingdale Contractor Bond | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| City of Bloomington HVAC Contractor Bond | $2,000 | Starting at $100 |
| City of Braidwood Contractor Bond | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Village of Bridgeview Contractor Bond | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Village of Broadview Contractor Bond | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Village of Brookfield Contractor Bond | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Village of Burnham Contractor Bond | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Village of Calumet Park Contractor Bond (Licensed plumbers excluded) | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| City of Carbondale Electrician Bond | $3,500 | Starting at $100 |
| Village of Carbon Cliff Contractor Bond | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Village of Carpentersville Contractor Bond | $1,000-$10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Village of Cary Contractor Bond (General and Subcontractors) | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Village of Caseyville Contractor Bond | $1,000-$25,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Village of Caseyville Contractor Bond | $25,001-$50,000 | Starting at $250 |
| City of Champaign Excavation Contractor Bond | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Village of Channahon Contractor Bond | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| City of Chicago Bridge Permit Bond | $1,000-$100,000 | Starting at $100 |
| City of Chicago Drain Layer Bond | $50,000 | Starting at $500 |
| City of Chicago Sign Electric Bond | $25,000 | Starting at $250 |
| City of Chicago Plumbing Contractor Bond | $20,000 | Starting at $200 |
| Village of Chicago Ridge Contractor Bond (General, Electrical, and Roofing Contractors) | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Town of Cicero Contractor Bond (General, Electrical, Exterminator, Heating & Air Conditioning, Roofing, Plumbing, Asbestos Removal, Sign Installer/Erector, Board Up Service, Sewer & Drain Contractor) | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Town of Cicero Contractor Bond (Excavating, Wrecking, Tank Installer/Remover) | $20,000 | Starting at $200 |
| Village of Clarendon Hills Contractor Bond | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Village of Coal City Contractor Bond (All other contractors) | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Village of Coal City Contractor Bond (General Contractor) | $20,000 | Starting at $200 |
| Village of Coal Valley Contractor Bond | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| City of Colona Contractor Bond | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| City of Country Club Hills Contractor Bond | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| City of Countryside Contractor Bond (Electrician, Fence Erector, Carpenter, HVAC, Asphalt Concrete, Brick Mason General Contractor, Landscape, Window/Door – Gutter – Siding Installers) | $20,000 | Starting at $200 |
| City of Countryside Contractor Bond (Demolition) | $40,000 | Starting at $400 |
| Village of Crestwood Contractor Bond | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| City of Crystal Lake Contractor Bond | $1,000-$25,000 | Starting at $100 |
| City of Crystal Lake Contractor Bond | $25,001-$100,000 | Starting at $250 |
| City of Darien Contractor Bond (Surety bond to cover business only) | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| City of Darien Contractor Bond (Surety bond to cover business + subcontractors) | $20,000 | Starting at $200 |
| City of Decatur Street Construction and Excavation Bond | $5,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Village of Deerfield Contractor Bond | $20,000 | Starting at $200 |
| City of DeKalb Street Construction & Maintenance Bond | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| City of Des Plaines Contractor Bond (Sign Installer) | $5,000 | Starting at $100 |
| City of Des Plaines Contractor Bond (Concrete, Asphalt, Paver, Excavator, General, Irrigation, and Sewer Contractors) | $20,000 | Starting at $200 |
| City of Dixon Contractor Bond | $15,000 | Starting at $150 |
| Village of Dixmoor Contractor Bond | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Village of Dolton Contractor Bond (Landscape and Lawn Care) | $5,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Village of Dolton Contractor Bond (All other contractors) | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Village of Dolton Contractor Bond (Demolition contractors only) | $20,000 | Starting at $200 |
| Village of Downers Grove Contractor Bond | $15,000 | Starting at $150 |
| Downers Grove Sanitary District Sewer Contractor Bond | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Village of East Hazel Crest Contractor Bond | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| City of East Moline Contractor Bond | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| City of East Peoria Contractor Bond | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| City of East St. Louis Contractor Bond | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| City of Effingham General Contractor Bond | $20,000 | Starting at $200 |
| City of Elgin Contractor Bond | $20,000 | Starting at $200 |
| Village of Elk Grove Village Contractor Bond | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| City of Elmhurst Contractor Bond (Sub-Contractors and Roofers) | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| City of Elmhurst Contractor Bond (General Contractors) | $25,000 | Starting at $250 |
| Village of Elmwood Park Contractor Bond (Plumbers, Sewer, Demolition, Excavator and Oil Boring Contractors) | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Village of Elwood Contractor Bond | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| City of Evanston Street Obstruction Bond | $1,000-$100,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Village of Evergreen Park Electrical Contractor Bond | $5,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Flagg Creek Water Reclamation District Sewer Contractor Bond | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Village of Flossmoor Contractor Bond | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Village of Ford Heights Contractor Bond | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Village of Forest Park Contractor Bond (All other contractors) | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Village of Forest Park Contractor Bond (Demolition contractors only) | $30,000 | Starting at $300 |
| Village of Forest View Contractor Bond | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Village of Fox Lake Contractor Bond | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Village of Frankfort Contractor Bond (Sub-contractor) | $15,000 | Starting at $150 |
| Village of Frankfort Contractor Bond (General Contractor) | $25,000 | Starting at $250 |
| Village of Frankfort Occupancy Permit Bond | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Village of Franklin Park Contractor Bond (All other contractors) | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Village of Franklin Park Contractor Bond (Demolition contractors only) | $50,000 | Starting at $500 |
| City of Galesburg Contractor Bond | $5,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Village of Gilberts Contractor Bond | $3,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Village of Glen Ellyn Contractor Bond | $20,000 | Starting at $200 |
| Village of Glencoe Contractor Bond | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Village of Glendale Heights Contractor Bond | $20,000 | Starting at $200 |
| Village of Glenview Contractor Bond | $25,000 | Starting at $250 |
| City of Glenwood Contractor Bond | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Granite City Contractor Bond | $20,000 | Starting at $200 |
| Village of Gurnee Contractor Bond | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Village of Hanover Park Contractor Bond (All other contractors) | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Village of Hanover Park Contractor Bond (Sewer contractors only) | $20,000 | Starting at $200 |
| City of Harvey Contractor Bond | $20,000 | Starting at $200 |
| Village of Harwood Heights Contractor Bond | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Village of Hazel Crest Contractor Bond | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| City of Highland Park Contractor Bond (General Contractors and Demolition & Excavating Contractors) | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| City of Highland Park Contractor Bond (Obstruction Permit) | $50,000 | Starting at $500 |
| Village of Hillside Contractor Bond | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Village of Hinsdale General Contractor Bond | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Village of Hodgkins Contractor Bond | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Village of Homer Glen Contractor Bond | $20,000 | Starting at $200 |
| Village of Homewood Contractor Bond | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Village of Huntley Contractor Bond | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Village of Itasca Contractor Bond (Electrical Contractor) | $5,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Village of Itasca Contractor Bond (General Contractor) | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| City of Joliet Contractor Bond | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| City of Joliet Street Obstruction Bond | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| City of Joliet Wrecker Bond | $50,000 | Starting at $500 |
| City of Kankakee Contractor Bond | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Village of Kenilworth Contractor Bond | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Village of La Grange Contractor Bond (All contract types) | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Village of La Grange Park Contractor Bond | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| City of La Salle Contractor Bond | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| City of Lake Forest Street Obstruction Contractor Bond | $5,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Village of Lake in the Hills Contractor Bond | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Village of Lakemoor Contractor Bond | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Village of Lake Zurich Contractor Bond | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Village of Lakewood Contractor Bond | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Village of Lansing Contractor Bond | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Village of Lansing Contractor Bond | $20,000 | Starting at $200 |
| Village of Lincolnwood Contractor Bond | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Village of Lindenhurst Contractor Bond | $5,000 | Starting at $100 |
| City of Lockport Contractor Bond | $20,000 | Starting at $200 |
| Village of Lynwood Contractor Bond | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Village of Lyons Contractor Bond | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Maine Township Contractor Bond | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| City of Markham Contractor Bond | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Village of Matteson Contractor Bond | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| City of Mattoon Contractor Bond | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Village of Maywood Contractor Bond (General or Roofing Contractor) | $5,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Village of Maywood Contractor Bond | $7,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Village of Maywood Contractor Bond (Electrical Contractor) | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Village of Maywood Contractor Bond | $15,000 | Starting at $150 |
| Village of Maywood Contractor Bond (Excavation or Wrecking Contractor) | $20,000 | Starting at $200 |
| Village of McCook Contractor Bond | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Village of Melrose Park Contractor Bond | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Village of Merrionette Park Contractor Bond | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Village of Midlothian Contractor Bond | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Village of Milan Contractor Bond | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Village of Minooka Contractor Bond (Sub-Contractors) | $5,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Village of Minooka Contractor Bond (General Contractors) | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Village of Mokena Contractor Bond | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| City of Moline Contractor Bond (Electrical, General, Mechanical, or Wrecking Contractor) | $5,000 | Starting at $100 |
| City of Moline Contractor Bond (Moving Contractor) | $25,000 | Starting at $250 |
| Village of Monee Contractor Bond | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Village of Monee Contractor Bond | $20,000 | Starting at $200 |
| City of Monmouth Contractor Bond | $5,000 | Starting at $100 |
| City of Morris Contractor Bond (Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC, and all other contractors) | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| City of Morris Contractor Bond (General Contractor) | $20,000 | Starting at $200 |
| Village of Morton Grove Contractor Bond | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| City of Naperville Contractor Bond | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Village of Niles Contractor Bond | $25,000 | Starting at $250 |
| Village of Norridge Contractor Bond | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Village of Norridge Contractor Bond (Concrete & Roofing Contractor) | $25,000 | Starting at $250 |
| Village of North Aurora Contractor Bond | $20,000 | Starting at $200 |
| City of North Chicago Contractor Bond | $5,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Village of North Riverside Contractor Bond (Plumbers and Electricians) | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Village of Northfield Contractor Bond | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Village of Northfield Contractor Bond | $25,000 | Starting at $250 |
| City of Northlake Contractor Bond | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| City of Oakbrook Terrace Contractor Bond | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| City of Oak Forest Contractor Bond | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Village of Oak Park Contractor Bond | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Village of Oakwood Hills Contractor Bond | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| City of Oglesby Contractor Bond (Other Contractors) | $5,000 | Starting at $100 |
| City of Oglesby Contractor Bond (General Contractors) | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Village of Olympia Fields Contractor Bond | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Village of Orland Hills Contractor Bond | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Village of Oswego Contractor Bond (General Contractors) | $20,000 | Starting at $200 |
| Village of Oswego Subcontractor Bond | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| City of Ottawa Contractor Bond | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| City of Palos Heights Contractor Bond | $20,000 | Starting at $200 |
| Village of Palos Hills General Contractor Bond | $25,000 | Starting at $250 |
| Village of Palos Hills Subcontractor Bond | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Village of Park Forest Contractor Bond | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| City of Peoria Contractor Bond | $10,000-$250,000 | Starting at $100 |
| City of Peru Contractor Bond | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Village of Plainfield Contractor Bond (General and Roofing/Siding Contractors) | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Village of Phoenix Contractor Bond | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| City of Pontiac Contractor Bond | $5,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Village of Posen Contractor Bond | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| City of Prospect Heights Contractor Bond | $25,000 | Starting at $250 |
| Village of Richton Park Contractor Bond | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Village of River Forest Contractor Bond | $25,000 | Starting at $250 |
| Village of River Grove Contractor Bond | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Village of Riverdale Contractor Bond | $2,500 | Starting at $100 |
| Village of Riverdale Contractor Bond (Electrical Contractors) | $5,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Village of Riverside Contractor Bond | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Village of Riverwoods Contractor Bond | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Village of Robbins Contractor Bond (Contractors, subcontractors, and tradespeople, including plumbers, and drainlayers) | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Village of Robbins Contractor Bond (Demolition / Excavating contractors) | $20,000 | Starting at $200 |
| City of Rock Falls Contractor Bond | $15,000 | Starting at $150 |
| City of Rock Island Contractor Bond | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| City of Rockford Building Moving Contractor Bond | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| City of Rockford Contractor Bond | $25,000 | Starting at $250 |
| City of Rolling Meadows Contractor Bond (Carpenter, Carpet Installer, Concrete, Demolition (Building), Driveway, Electrical, Excavator, Fence, Grading, HVAC, Landscaping, Lawn Sprinklers, Masonry, Painting, Sewer, Sheet Metal, Siding, Sign, Tile, Windows/Doors) | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| City of Rolling Meadows Contractor Bond (General Contractor) | $20,000 | Starting at $200 |
| Village of Romeoville Contractor Bond | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Village of Roselle Contractor Bond (All other contractors) | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Village of Roselle Contractor Bond (General contractors only) | $25,000 | Starting at $250 |
| Village of Rosemont Contractor Bond | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Village of Round Lake Beach Contractor Bond | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Village of Sauk Village Contractor Bond | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Village of Schiller Park Contractor Bond (All other contractors) | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Village of Schiller Park Contractor Bond (General Contractors) | $50,000 | Starting at $500 |
| Village of Seneca Contractor Bond (Specialty Contractor - Other than General Contractors) | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Village of Seneca Contractor Bond (General Contractor) | $20,000 | Starting at $200 |
| Village of Shorewood Contractor Bond (Sub-contractor) | $5,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Village of Shorewood Contractor Bond (General Contractor) | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Village of Shorewood Wrecking Contractor Bond | $50,000 | Starting at $500 |
| City of Silvis Contractor Bond | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Village of Skokie Contractor Bond (General Contractors) | $20,000 | Starting at $200 |
| Village of Skokie Contractor Bond (Other Contractors) | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Village of South Chicago Heights Contractor Bond | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Village of South Holland Contractor Bond | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| City of Springfield Contractor Bond | $5,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Village of Steger Contractor Bond | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| City of Sterling Contractor Bond | $15,000 | Starting at $150 |
| Village of Stickney Contractor Bond | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Village of Streamwood Contractor Bond (Electrician, All Others (excluding plumber, fire alarm, roofer, sprinkler)) | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Village of Streamwood Contractor Bond (General Contractors) | $15,000 | Starting at $150 |
| Village of Sugar Grove Contractor Bond | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Village of Summit Contractor Bond | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Village of Thornton Contractor Bond | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Village of Tinley Park Contractor Bond | $20,000 | Starting at $200 |
| Village of University Park Contractor Bond (Sub-Contractor License) | $5,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Village of University Park Contractor Bond (General Contractor License) | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| City of Urbana Itinerant Vendor Bond | $1,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Village of Villa Park Contractor Bond | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| City of Warrenville Contractor Bond | $5,000 | Starting at $100 |
| City of Waukegan Contractor Bond (Sign Erector, Electrical - Waukegan) | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| City of Waukegan Contractor Bond (Demolition, Excavator, Wireless Provider) | $15,000 | Starting at $150 |
| City of West Chicago Contractor Bond | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Village of Westchester Contractor Bond | $25,000 | Starting at $250 |
| Village of Western Springs Contractor Bond | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Village of Westmont Contractor Bond | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Wheatland Township Contractor Bond | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| City of Wheaton Contractor Bond | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Village of Wheeling Contractor Bond | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Village of Willow Springs Contractor Bond | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Village of Willowbrook Contractor Bond | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Village of Wilmette Contractor Bond | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Village of Winfield Contractor Bond (All other contractors - not required for Plumbing) | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Village of Winfield Contractor Bond (General Contractors) | $20,000 | Starting at $200 |
| Village of Winnetka Contractor Bond | $25,000 | Starting at $250 |
| Village of Wonder Lake Contractor Bond | $5,000 | Starting at $100 |
| City of Wood Dale Contractor Bond | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| City of Wood Dale Stormwater Management Bond | $1,000-$100,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Village of Woodridge Contractor Bond | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Village of Worth Contractor Bond | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Village of Worth Contractor Bond (Sign Contractor) | $25,000 | Starting at $250 |
| Cook County Highway Permit Bond | $20,000 | Starting at $200 |
| Town of Cicero Scaffolding Bond (Scaffolding on the Ground) | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Town of Cicero Scaffolding Bond (Hanging Scaffolding) | $50,000 | Starting at $500 |
| City of St. Charles Right-of-Way Permit Bond | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Township of Lyons Highway Department Permit Bond | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Cutter's Run Homeowners Association Contractor License Bond | $2,500 | Starting at $100 |
| Fox Metro Water Reclamation District Sanitary Sewer Construction Bond | $25,000 | Starting at $250 |
| Village of Fox Lake Demolition Permit Bond | $50,000 | Starting at $500 |
| Village of Libertyville Contractor Bond | $1,500 | Starting at $100 |
| Village of Shorewood Damage Bond | $5,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Village of Stone Park Contractor Bond | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Village of Romeoville Irrevocable Public Improvement and Completion Bond | $1,000-$50,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Individual Highway Permit Bond | $1,000-$100,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Village of Woodbridge Septic Inspection Bond | $50,000 | Starting at $500 |
| City of Mendota Contractor License Bond | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Village of Vernon Hills Contractor Bond | $10,000 | Starting at $100 |
| Sewer Contractor Four Rivers Sanitation Authority Bond | $20,000 | Starting at $200 |
| Sewer Service and Cut-In Work on Public Property Four Rivers Sanitation Authority Bond | $20,000 | Starting at $200 |
How much you need to pay to obtain your Illinois contractor license bond depends on your personal financials. Sureties check their applicants’ credit score, financial statements, and other indicators before determining what rate to offer them. Among the above, personal credit score is the strongest and most important factor determining bond cost.
Applicants who have a high credit score, such as one of 700 FICO or above, usually get the best possible rates on their bonds.
Options for applicants with bad credit
For applicants with a low credit score, we offer a solution. Thanks to our Bad Credit Program, Illinois contractor license applicants with a low or nonexistent credit can still get bonded. There is no other difference between bonds under this program and those for applicants with better credit, apart from the slightly higher rates.
Applicants with a low credit score need to pay a higher rate because sureties assume a higher risk when bonding these applicants. By getting bonded and licensed as contractors, applicants can improve their credit score, and are likely to get a better rate upon renewing their bond.
The exact cost of a bond under this program depends on an applicant’s individual financial status. Get in touch with our experts through the Bad Credit Program page for an exact quote on your bond.
What is the purpose of this bond?
The purpose of an Illinois contractor license bond is to guarantee that bonded and licensed contractors in the state will abide by all construction or contractor-related rules and regulations. By getting bonded, a contractor is agreeing in a legally-binding way to comply with those rules as well as to do business honestly.
If an Illinois contractor is found to be in violation of the conditions of their bond, a claim can be filed against their bond. When a claim is filed, the surety which is responsible for backing the bond will investigate the claim. If it concludes there is cause for a claim, it may compensate claimants up to the full amount of the bond.
As part of the bond agreement, the Illinois contractors must then repay the surety for any compensation it has extended.
Claims against an Illinois contractor license bond can be filed for:
- Violating the Illinois statutes, such as the Public Construction Bond Act, the Prompt Payment Act and others
- Acting dishonestly and not in the public’s or state’s best interest
- Causing losses and damages during work on a contract
- Foregoing the payment of taxes, obligations, fees and dues to the state of Illinois
How to apply for an Illinois contractor license
Illinois contractor license requirements for general contractors vary from city to city. For a detailed list of licensing instructions and requirements, applicants should contact their local licensing body.
Illinois roofing contractors must apply at the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation to obtain their license. Illinois plumbing contractors need to apply at the Illinois Department of Public Health. There are specific licensing requirements for each of these two types of licenses, such as previous experience, taking a pre-licensing exam, etc.
For any questions regarding obtaining an Illinois contractor license bond for general contractors, roofing or plumbing contractors, contact us at 866.450.3412 anytime. Our surety professionals will be happy to provide you with advice and assistance.
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