Finance Warranty Bonds

The subdivision process often requires improvements that the subdivider is responsible for installing. To ensure that these improvements are done correctly and in a timely manner, the City collects sureties in the form of escrows, bonds and cash. These sureties are held by the City until the subdivider has completed the improvement. If the subdivider fails to complete the improvement, the City will collect on the surety and have the improvement installed.

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Agreement and Request for Release Forms

Frequently Asked Questions

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How much surety is left for an item in a particular subdivision?

Remaining balance amounts can be found by searching the Finance Warranty Bond database. You may search by project name, developer, or bank name. This gives you access to the most current information available.

Please Note - If you cannot find your project listed within the Finance Warranty Bonds, it does not necessarily mean it has been released. If you do not find your project by searching its name, try searching by the bank or developer name. If you are still unable to find a project that you believe should be listed, please contact Victoria Keating in Right of Way Services at vkeating@lincoln.ne.gov or 402-441-7558.

What does the "Scheduled Completion Date" represent?

As set out in the Land Subdivision Ordinance, the developer has either two or four years (depending on the type of improvement) from the date the plat is signed to complete installation of the improvement. If the improvement is not completed by the scheduled completion date, the status of that item becomes lapsed at which point the City can take steps to use the surety to pay to have the improvements installed.

The scheduled completion date does not represent the date the surety will be released. All releases must be requested from the appropriate department.

How do I get my surety released for street trees or landscape screening?

Contact Parks Tree Surety at TreeSurety@lincoln.ne.gov or 402-441-7847, opt 0.

How do I get my surety released for private utilities and other items approved by Final Plat?

Complete and submit the Surety Release Request Form.

Contact Victoria Keating in Right of Way Services at vkeating@lincoln.ne.gov or 402-441-7558 if you have additional questions.

How do I get my surety released for storm sewer, paving, water main, sanitary sewer or ornamental lighting approved by Private Construction Agreement Executive Order?

Complete and submit the Surety Release Request Form.

Contact Victoria Keating in Right of Way Services at vkeating@lincoln.ne.gov or 402-441-7558 if you have additional questions.