B compliance in Sacramento — CSLB data
There are 1,601 B licenses with a Sacramento business address (September 2026): 37% with workers' comp on file, 61% exempt.
103 of them are suspended (13 workers' comp / 90 bond) — a suspended license cannot legally contract.
Sacramento County totals: 3,891 B licenses; 27 suspended for workers' comp, 188 for bonds.
Median time licensed: 9.6 years. 26% are under three years old; 33% have 20+ years. 150 were issued in the last 12 months.
7% 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 Sacramento are suspended?
As of September 2026, 13 for workers' comp and 90 for bond issues, out of 1,601 active B licenses based in Sacramento.
How many new B licenses were issued in Sacramento last year?
150 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.