C-8 compliance in Concord — CSLB data
Concord: 22 active C-8 licenses per CSLB (September 2026). Workers' comp on file — 91%. Exempt — 0%.
Every one is currently clear of workers' comp and bond suspensions.
Across Contra Costa County the count is 149, and 12 are suspended for coverage or bond lapses.
Median time licensed: 15.1 years. 18% are under three years old; 36% have 20+ years. 2 were issued in the last 12 months.
5% are LLCs, which carry extra CSLB insurance and bond rules (below).
What CSLB requires for a C-8 license
- License bond: $25,000 on file with CSLB.
- Workers' comp: required for every active C-8 license, even with no employees.
- LLC licenses: $1M+ liability insurance and a $100,000 employee/worker bond.
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Frequently asked questions
How many C-8 licenses in Concord are suspended?
As of September 2026, 0 for workers' comp and 0 for bond issues, out of 22 active C-8 licenses based in Concord.
How many new C-8 licenses were issued in Concord last year?
2 in the 12 months to September 2026. Each needed a $25,000 bond on file and a workers' comp policy before CSLB issued the license.
Do C-8 concrete contractors need workers' comp with no employees?
Yes. Since January 1, 2023, CSLB requires a workers' comp policy on file for every active C-8 license, regardless of employees. The exemption is no longer available for this classification.