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

B compliance in Ontario — CSLB data

CSLB's license file (September 2026) lists 323 active B licenses based in Ontario. 47% show a workers' comp policy and 50% are filed exempt.

Suspensions today: 4 workers' comp, 10 bond.

Across San Bernardino County the count is 4,172, and 243 are suspended for coverage or bond lapses.

Median time licensed: 10.5 years. 24% are under three years old; 33% have 20+ years. 25 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 Ontario are suspended?

As of September 2026, 4 for workers' comp and 10 for bond issues, out of 323 active B licenses based in Ontario.

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

25 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.

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