Right of Way Excavation Permits

Right-of-Way Excavation Permit

Excavation permits are required whenever an excavation or underground work is planned within the City's right-of-way. No person may excavate any right-of-way without first having obtained the appropriate Right-of-Way Permit from the Engineering Department.

All contractors must register their company on our Contractor Registration page. For instructions on registering your company, please refer to our ROW Permits Tutorial - Contractor Registration document.

Applicants must submit a completed permit application form along with:

• Scaled drawing showing the location of the proposed project
• $25,000 minimum Contractor Bond
• Certificate of Liability Insurance (City of Moorhead listed as additional insured)
• Erosion/Sediment Control Permit Application

Street and Boulevard Excavation Permit
*Mapping of project location is required for permit submittal

Directional Boring and Trenching Permit
*Mapping of project route is required for permit submittal

*All fees include $25.00 Storm Water Application Fee