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

B compliance in Inglewood — CSLB data

Of the 154 B contractors licensed in Inglewood, 44% carry workers' comp and 54% claim the no-employee exemption (CSLB, September 2026).

7 of them are suspended (1 workers' comp / 6 bond) — a suspended license cannot legally contract.

County-wide, Los Angeles County has 23,588 B licenses, with 187 workers' comp and 958 bond suspensions.

Experience mix: median 8.6 years licensed, 21% new (<3 yrs), 28% veterans (20+ yrs). 8 were issued in the last 12 months.

6% 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 Inglewood are suspended?

As of September 2026, 1 for workers' comp and 6 for bond issues, out of 154 active B licenses based in Inglewood.

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

8 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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