B compliance in Lancaster — CSLB data
There are 298 B licenses with a Lancaster business address (September 2026): 39% with workers' comp on file, 59% exempt.
Right now 1 are suspended for workers' comp and 10 for a bond problem.
Across Los Angeles County the count is 23,588, and 1,145 are suspended for coverage or bond lapses.
40% of Lancaster's B licenses are 20+ years old, 18% are newer than three years (median 14.9 years). 22 were issued in the last 12 months.
2% 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 Lancaster are suspended?
As of September 2026, 1 for workers' comp and 10 for bond issues, out of 298 active B licenses based in Lancaster.
How many new B licenses were issued in Lancaster last year?
22 in the 12 months to September 2026. Each needed a $25,000 bond on file before CSLB issued the license.
Why does my workers' comp audit charge me for subcontractors?
If a sub cannot prove its own workers' comp coverage, carriers typically add that sub's payroll to your policy at audit. Collecting current certificates from every sub is the simplest protection.