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

B compliance in Salinas — CSLB data

CSLB's license file (September 2026) lists 326 active B licenses based in Salinas. 46% show a workers' comp policy and 51% are filed exempt.

Right now 5 are suspended for workers' comp and 10 for a bond problem.

County-wide, Monterey County has 1,127 B licenses, with 13 workers' comp and 55 bond suspensions.

Median time licensed: 11.3 years. 24% are under three years old; 38% have 20+ years. 23 were issued in the last 12 months.

2% 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 Salinas are suspended?

As of September 2026, 5 for workers' comp and 10 for bond issues, out of 326 active B licenses based in Salinas.

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

23 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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