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

B compliance in Pasadena — CSLB data

There are 423 B licenses with a Pasadena business address (September 2026): 42% with workers' comp on file, 55% exempt.

20 of them are suspended (4 workers' comp / 16 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 17.1 years licensed, 16% new (<3 yrs), 43% veterans (20+ yrs). 25 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 Pasadena are suspended?

As of September 2026, 4 for workers' comp and 16 for bond issues, out of 423 active B licenses based in Pasadena.

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

25 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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