B compliance in Long Beach — CSLB data
CSLB's license file (September 2026) lists 685 active B licenses based in Long Beach. 35% show a workers' comp policy and 63% are filed exempt.
Right now 7 are suspended for workers' comp and 32 for a bond problem.
County-wide, Los Angeles County has 23,588 B licenses, with 187 workers' comp and 958 bond suspensions.
Experience mix: median 17.1 years licensed, 16% new (<3 yrs), 42% veterans (20+ yrs). 39 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 Long Beach are suspended?
As of September 2026, 7 for workers' comp and 32 for bond issues, out of 685 active B licenses based in Long Beach.
How many new B licenses were issued in Long Beach last year?
39 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.