B compliance in Bakersfield — CSLB data
There are 988 B licenses with a Bakersfield business address (September 2026): 37% with workers' comp on file, 57% exempt.
Right now 13 are suspended for workers' comp and 49 for a bond problem.
County-wide, Kern County has 1,370 B licenses, with 15 workers' comp and 71 bond suspensions.
Median time licensed: 16.4 years. 17% are under three years old; 40% have 20+ years. 67 were issued in the last 12 months.
5% are LLCs, which carry extra CSLB insurance and bond rules (below).
What CSLB requires for a B license
- License bond: $25,000 on file with CSLB.
- Workers' comp: required with employees; mandatory for all active licenses from January 1, 2028 (SB 1455).
- LLC licenses: $1M+ liability insurance and a $100,000 employee/worker bond.
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Frequently asked questions
How many B licenses in Bakersfield are suspended?
As of September 2026, 13 for workers' comp and 49 for bond issues, out of 988 active B licenses based in Bakersfield.
How many new B licenses were issued in Bakersfield last year?
67 in the 12 months to September 2026. Each needed a $25,000 bond on file before CSLB issued the license.
Do general contractors need workers' comp with no employees?
Today a B license with no employees can file an exemption. Beginning January 1, 2028 (SB 1455), CSLB will require workers' comp for all active licenses, except joint ventures.