An Illinois contractor license bond is a surety bond that guarantees contractors will comply with state and local licensing laws as well as industry regulations. This protects the public and government agencies from financial loss due to faulty or negligent contractors.
How Much Do Illinois Contractor Bonds Cost?
Illinois contractor license bond costs start at $50–$125 per year. Rates are typically 1–3% of the total bond amount.
Irrigation and sprinkler system bonds cost $100 for all applicants.
Roofing contractor bonds start at $100 for limited license applicants or $125 for an unlimited license.
City and county-level bonds start as low as $50 per year.
Most city and county contract bonds are available for a flat rate with no credit check. If your bond requires underwriting, apply now and we’ll reach out within one business day to discuss your quote.
Bond Type
Bond Amount
Cost
$10,000Limited Roofing Contractor Bond
$10,000
Starts at $100
$25,000Unlimited Roofing Contractor Bond
$25,000
Starts at $125
$20,000Irrigation and Lawn Sprinkler Systems Contractor Bond
$20,000
Starts at $100
$20,000Plumbing Contractor Bond
$20,000
Starts at $100
$25,000Cook County Billboard, Sign, or Signboard Contractor Bond
$25,000
Starts at $125
$20,000Cook County Demolition Bond1-3 Story Structures
$20,000
Starts at $50
$40,000Cook County Demolition Bond4+ Story Structures
$40,000
Starts at $200
$500Cook County Demolition Leveling Bond
$500
Starts at $50
$20,000Dupage County Contractor Bond
$20,000
Starts at $100
$10,000Grundy County Contractor Bond
$10,000
$50
$10,000Kankakee County Contractor Bond
$10,000
$100
$10,000Monroe County Electrical Contractor Bond
$10,000
$100
$10,000Rock Island County Contractor Bond
$10,000
$100
$10,000Will County Contractor Bond
$10,000
$100
$10,000City of Aledo Contractor Bond
$10,000
$100
$10,000City of Alton Contractor Bond
$10,000
$50
$10,000Village of Alsip Contractor Bond
$10,000
$100
$10,001-$250,000Village of Alsip Contractor Bond
$10,001-$250,000
Starts at $100
$20,000Village of Arlington Heights Demolition Contractor Bond1-3 Story Structures
$20,000
$100
$40,000Village of Arlington Heights Demolition Contractor Bond4+ story Structures
$40,000
Starts at $200
$10,000Village of Arlington Heights Sewer Contractor Bond
$10,000
$100
$20,000City of Aurora Contractor Bond
$20,000
$100
$20,000City of Aurora Performance and Maintenance Bond
$20,000
$100
$10,000Village of Bartlett Contractor Bond
$10,000
$100
$10,000-$250,000City of Batavia Contractor Bond
$10,000-$250,000
Starts at $100
$10,000Village of Bedford Park Contractor Bond
$10,000
$100
$10,000City of Belleville Contractor Bond
$10,000
$100
$10,000Village of Bellwood Contractor Bond
$10,000
$100
$10,000Village of Bensenville Contractor Bond Electrical Contractors
$10,000
$100
$10,000Village of Berkeley Contractor Bond
$10,000
$100
$10,000City of Berwyn Contractor Bond
$10,000
$100
$25,000City of Berwyn Contractor Bond
$25,000
$125
$50,000City of Berwyn Contractor Bond
$50,000
Starts at $200
$10,000Village of Bloomingdale Contractor Bond
$10,000
$100
$2,000City of Bloomington HVAC Contractor Bond
$2,000
$50
$10,000City of Blue Island Contractor BondGeneral, Asphalt, HVAC, Electrical
$10,000
$100
$20,000City of Blue Island Contractor BondExcavator, Plumbing, Sewer
$20,000
$100
$20,000-$25,000Village of Bolingbrook Contractor Bond
$20,000-$25,000
Starts at $100
$25,001-$250,000Village of Bolingbrook Contractor Bond
$25,001-$250,000
Starts at $100
$10,000City of Braidwood Contractor Bond
$10,000
$100
$10,000Village of Bridgeview Contractor Bond
$10,000
$100
$10,000Village of Broadview Contractor Bond
$10,000
$100
$10,000Village of Brookfield Contractor Bond
$10,000
$100
$10,000Village of Burnham Contractor Bond
$10,000
$100
$10,000City of Calumet City Contractor Bond
$10,000
$100
$10,000Village of Calumet Park Contractor BondLicensed plumbers excluded
$10,000
$100
$3,500City of Carbondale Electrician Bond
$3,500
$50
$10,000Village of Carbon Cliff Contractor Bond
$10,000
$100
$1,000-$10,000Village of Carpentersville Contractor Bond
$1,000-$10,000
$50
$10,000Village of Cary Contractor BondGeneral and Subcontractors
$10,000
$100
$1,000-$25,000Village of Caseyville Contractor Bond
$1,000-$25,000
Starts at $100
$25,001-$50,000Village of Caseyville Contractor Bond
$25,001-$50,000
Starts at $125
$10,000City of Champaign Excavation Contractor Bond
$10,000
$100
$10,000Village of Channahon Contractor Bond
$10,000
$50
$1,000-$100,000City of Chicago Bridge Permit Bond
$1,000-$100,000
Starts at $100
$50,000City of Chicago Drain Layer Bond
$50,000
Starts at $250
$25,000City of Chicago Electric Sign Bond
$25,000
$125
$10,000City of Chicago Heights Contractor Bond
$10,000
$100
$20,000City of Chicago Plumbing Contractor Bond
$20,000
$100
$10,000Village of Chicago Ridge Contractor BondGeneral, Electrical, and Roofing Contractors
$10,000
$100
$10,000Town of Cicero Contractor BondGeneral, Electrical, Exterminator, Heating & Air Conditioning, Roofing, Plumbing, Asbestos Removal, Sign Installer/Erector, Board Up Service, Sewer & Drain Contractor
$10,000
$100
$20,000Town of Cicero Contractor BondExcavating, Wrecking, Tank Installer/Remover
$20,000
$100
$10,000Village of Clarendon Hills Contractor Bond
$10,000
$100
$10,000Village of Coal City Contractor BondAll other contractors
$10,000
Starts at $100
$20,000Village of Coal City Contractor BondGeneral Contractor
In Illinois, roofing, plumbing and irrigation contractors must be licensed at the state level. Numerous cities, villages and towns in Illinois also require general and specialty contractors to file a local bond before working in the area.
Other Construction Bonds in Illinois
You may also need a bid bond, payment bond, performance bond, or other type of contract bond for certain construction projects in Illinois. These protect the public and project owners from contractors who default or fail to uphold their contracts in any way.
You can purchase your Illinois plumbing contractor or sprinkler system installer bond instantly online for $100. Most local Illinois contractor bonds are also available for online purchase 24/7.
Roofing contractor bonds and some local license bonds require a quick application review to determine pricing. Apply now and we’ll contact you within one business day to discuss next steps.
How Do Illinois Contract Bonds Work?
Illinois contractor bonds protect the state and any individuals who could be harmed by defective construction or other license noncompliance. If you break the bond terms, the surety company will pay out valid claims up to the full bond amount, which you must then reimburse in full.
Who Regulates Illinois Contractor Licensing?
Various government agencies oversee contractor licensing in the state of Illinois: