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

B compliance in El Cajon — CSLB data

El Cajon: 539 active B licenses per CSLB (September 2026). Workers' comp on file — 42%. Exempt — 54%.

Suspensions today: 5 workers' comp, 24 bond.

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

Median time licensed: 16.8 years. 15% are under three years old; 42% have 20+ years. 33 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 El Cajon are suspended?

As of September 2026, 5 for workers' comp and 24 for bond issues, out of 539 active B licenses based in El Cajon.

How many new B licenses were issued in El Cajon last year?

33 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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