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.