C-8 compliance in Corona — CSLB data
Of the 27 C-8 contractors licensed in Corona, 93% carry workers' comp and 0% claim the no-employee exemption (CSLB, September 2026).
Right now 1 are suspended for workers' comp and 2 for a bond problem.
Riverside County totals: 439 C-8 licenses; 24 suspended for workers' comp, 13 for bonds.
Experience mix: median 18.6 years licensed, 19% new (<3 yrs), 44% veterans (20+ yrs). 4 were issued in the last 12 months.
4% 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 Corona are suspended?
As of September 2026, 1 for workers' comp and 2 for bond issues, out of 27 active C-8 licenses based in Corona.
How many new C-8 licenses were issued in Corona last year?
4 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.