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

B compliance in Richmond — CSLB data

Richmond: 257 active B licenses per CSLB (September 2026). Workers' comp on file — 53%. Exempt — 46%.

Suspensions today: 1 workers' comp, 10 bond.

Across Contra Costa County the count is 3,468, and 151 are suspended for coverage or bond lapses.

Experience mix: median 8.6 years licensed, 23% new (<3 yrs), 29% veterans (20+ yrs). 21 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 Richmond are suspended?

As of September 2026, 1 for workers' comp and 10 for bond issues, out of 257 active B licenses based in Richmond.

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

21 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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