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

B compliance in Chula Vista — CSLB data

There are 413 B licenses with a Chula Vista business address (September 2026): 40% with workers' comp on file, 58% exempt.

Suspensions today: 2 workers' comp, 24 bond.

San Diego County totals: 8,755 B licenses; 67 suspended for workers' comp, 354 for bonds.

Experience mix: median 7.4 years licensed, 28% new (<3 yrs), 22% veterans (20+ yrs). 45 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 Chula Vista are suspended?

As of September 2026, 2 for workers' comp and 24 for bond issues, out of 413 active B licenses based in Chula Vista.

How many new B licenses were issued in Chula Vista last year?

45 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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