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

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B compliance in San Diego — CSLB data

San Diego: 2,686 active B licenses per CSLB (September 2026). Workers' comp on file — 39%. Exempt — 57%.

Suspensions today: 18 workers' comp, 112 bond.

San Diego County totals: 8,755 B licenses; 67 suspended for workers' comp, 354 for bonds.

Median time licensed: 10.2 years. 23% are under three years old; 31% have 20+ years. 222 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 San Diego are suspended?

As of September 2026, 18 for workers' comp and 112 for bond issues, out of 2,686 active B licenses based in San Diego.

How many new B licenses were issued in San Diego last year?

222 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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