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

B compliance in Concord — CSLB data

CSLB's license file (September 2026) lists 530 active B licenses based in Concord. 41% show a workers' comp policy and 55% are filed exempt.

Right now 5 are suspended for workers' comp and 18 for a bond problem.

Contra Costa County totals: 3,468 B licenses; 24 suspended for workers' comp, 127 for bonds.

Experience mix: median 17.3 years licensed, 16% new (<3 yrs), 40% veterans (20+ yrs). 32 were issued in the last 12 months.

4% 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 Concord are suspended?

As of September 2026, 5 for workers' comp and 18 for bond issues, out of 530 active B licenses based in Concord.

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

32 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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