B General Building Licenses in Chico: Bond, Workers' Comp & Compliance

B compliance in Chico — CSLB data

Of the 406 B contractors licensed in Chico, 29% carry workers' comp and 70% claim the no-employee exemption (CSLB, September 2026).

Right now 0 are suspended for workers' comp and 31 for a bond problem.

Across Butte County the count is 820, and 64 are suspended for coverage or bond lapses.

52% of Chico's B licenses are 20+ years old, 10% are newer than three years (median 20.8 years). 21 were issued in the last 12 months.

2% 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 Chico are suspended?

As of September 2026, 0 for workers' comp and 31 for bond issues, out of 406 active B licenses based in Chico.

How many new B licenses were issued in Chico last year?

21 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.

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