Sidewalk Maintenance
Sidewalks in the City of Bend are important for people who walk or roll. Each year, more sidewalks are added through different projects, and most often, it’s up to the property owners next to them to keep them in good shape.
What the City of Bend Does
The City of Bend is responsible for enhancing sidewalk connectivity through various projects, to provide easy and comfortable ways to move around town as well as enforce rules about clearing snow and ice from sidewalks to keep them passable.
Sidewalks Dashboard
Property Owner Responsibilities
Property owners in the City of Bend are responsible for maintaining sidewalks and fixing damaged sidewalks. If your sidewalk is damaged, you might get a notice to repair it. You’ll need a permit and a Qualified Right of Way Contractor to do the work.
Sidewalk Repair
Who Can Repair My Sidewalk?
Sidewalks are in the City’s right-of-way, so any repair must be done by a contractor with a Qualified Right-of-Way License. To find a contractor, you can view the current City’s Qualified Contractors List for up-to-date information.
If you need to apply for a Qualified Right-of-Way Contractor License:
What If My Sidewalk Damage Is Due to a Tree?
As a property owner, you are responsible for the trees on your property and for maintaining their health in the right-of-way between your property and the nearest travel lane. For more details, refer to Bend Municipal Code on the Responsibility of Adjacent Property Owners.
If you need to remove a tree in the right-of-way, a permit is required. For more information:
Is a Permit required for sidewalk replacement and repairs?
Yes, a right-of-way permit is required.
A right-of-way is defined as land owned by the public for transportation and utility facilities. A right-of-way permit is necessary when any work or pedestrian, bike or vehicular traffic control is proposed in the right-of-way or a public easement.
Fees for the permit are based on the scope of the project. For more information:
Notice of Violation for Sidewalk Issues
Notice of Violation letters are sent to property owners whose sidewalks have deficiencies or maintenance issues. These sidewalks are at risk of causing personal injury or property damage due to their condition.
Deficiencies may include sidewalk panels that are heaving, lifting, cracking, or sloping.
For more details: