C-8 compliance in Vista — CSLB data
Vista: 36 active C-8 licenses per CSLB (September 2026). Workers' comp on file — 92%. Exempt — 0%.
2 of them are suspended (2 workers' comp / 0 bond) — a suspended license cannot legally contract.
Across San Diego County the count is 496, and 29 are suspended for coverage or bond lapses.
Experience mix: median 19.5 years licensed, 11% new (<3 yrs), 44% veterans (20+ yrs). 3 were issued in the last 12 months.
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 Vista are suspended?
As of September 2026, 2 for workers' comp and 0 for bond issues, out of 36 active C-8 licenses based in Vista.
How many new C-8 licenses were issued in Vista last year?
3 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.