Contractor's License and Insurance Requirements
City of Lafayette Bond Policy
Any work requiring a permit in the City of Lafayette may require the following bond and/or insurance:
For residential projects homeowners may do all work themselves, provided:
1. A copy of their homeowners insurance is submitted
2. They are living at or plan on living at the location
3. Any plumbing work is done by a state licensed plumber
General Contractors
- $5,000 Bond
Electrical Contractors
- City of Lafayette License (for information on obtaining a license click here)
- Certificate of Insurance (COI)
- $1,000 Bond (for Electrical ONLY permits)
Plumbing Contractors
- State of Indiana License
- $1,000 Bond
Utility Contractors
$5,000 Bond
Right of Way Work
Right of Way work - Fees & Requirements
Exterior Demolitions
- Certificate of Insurance
Interior Only Demolitions
- $5,000 Bond
Fire Safety Contractors
- Please contact our Fire Prevention Division at (765) 807-1600