B compliance in Fremont — CSLB data
CSLB's license file (September 2026) lists 370 active B licenses based in Fremont. 47% show a workers' comp policy and 51% are filed exempt.
Suspensions today: 5 workers' comp, 14 bond.
County-wide, Alameda County has 3,532 B licenses, with 35 workers' comp and 137 bond suspensions.
30% of Fremont's B licenses are 20+ years old, 24% are newer than three years (median 8.3 years). 35 were issued in the last 12 months.
9% 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 Fremont are suspended?
As of September 2026, 5 for workers' comp and 14 for bond issues, out of 370 active B licenses based in Fremont.
How many new B licenses were issued in Fremont last year?
35 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.