{"id":21616,"date":"2025-08-29T14:51:41","date_gmt":"2025-08-29T19:51:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.suretybonds.com\/blog\/?p=21616"},"modified":"2025-08-29T14:51:41","modified_gmt":"2025-08-29T19:51:41","slug":"oregon-increases-bond-amount-for-all-landscape-contractors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.suretybonds.com\/blog\/oregon-increases-bond-amount-for-all-landscape-contractors\/","title":{"rendered":"Oregon Increases Bond Amount for All Landscape Contractors\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On June 6, 2025, Governor Tina Kotek signed <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/olis.oregonlegislature.gov\/liz\/2025R1\/Downloads\/MeasureDocument\/SB0864\/Enrolled\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Senate Bill 864<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> into law. This will take effect on January 1, 2026.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This legislation introduced a new surety bond requirement for all landscape contractors in Oregon.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Continue reading to learn how these changes impact you and how to update your bond coverage.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Is the New Bond Requirement?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Oregon Landscape Contractors Board (LCB) now requires<\/span><b> all<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> licensed contractors to file a $20,000 surety bond, <\/span><b>regardless of project size<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Previously, contractors were required to maintain a bond between $3,000 and $20,000 based on the value of the project.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Note:<\/b> <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A limited number of businesses holding a probationary license are required to file a $15,000 bond. If this applies to you, the LCB will reach out directly.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where Can I Buy My Bond?\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All landscape contractors must purchase their bonds from an authorized surety company. SuretyBonds.com works with the top surety providers in Oregon to offer the best bond rates and an easy application process.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Request a free, no-obligation quote and learn more in our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.suretybonds.com\/states\/oregon\/contractor-bond\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oregon contractor license bonds guide<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Rates start as low as $200.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How Do I Increase My Bond Coverage?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you already have an active surety bond, you\u2019ll need to request a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.suretybonds.com\/edu\/bond-riders\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rider amendment document<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">from your original surety provider. Or, you can ask the surety to cancel your existing bond and purchase a new bond form.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The LCB provides blanket rider forms to simplify the amendment process for most existing bonds. If necessary, your surety provider will use an individualized rider form instead.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Be sure to file proof of your increased bond amount before the current bond\u2019s expiration. Failure to do so may result in the LCB canceling your license.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When Will These Changes Take Effect?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Landscape Contractors Board created the timeline below for smoothly implementing this new bond requirement:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>August 2025: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Issue blanket rider forms to all sureties that have previously written bonds for LCB licensees<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>September\u2013December 2025:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Address any questions or issues with contractors and surety companies<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>December 1, 2025: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deadline for receipt of both blanket and individual rider forms\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>December 1\u201331, 2025: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Process all rider forms\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>January 1, 2026: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Changes take effect<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>January\u2013February 2026: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Send notices of noncompliant bonds, including information about possible license suspension<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Do I Need to Submit?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To ensure compliance with state regulations, you\u2019ll need to provide the following documents to the Oregon LCB:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Completed blanket or individual rider form, including Exhibit A, with the company\u2019s seal<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Power of Attorney for the attorney-in-fact signing the form<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Email all forms to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lcb.info@lcb.oregon.gov<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">by <\/span><b>December 1, 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, noting <\/span><b>Blanket Rider <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">or <\/span><b>Increase Rider<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the subject line.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn More<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For more information, contact the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oregon.gov\/lcb\/pages\/index.aspx\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oregon Landscape Contractors Board<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or call 1 (800) 308-4358 to speak with one of our surety experts.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On June 6, 2025, Governor Tina Kotek signed Senate Bill 864 into law. 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