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

B compliance in San Jose — CSLB data

CSLB's license file (September 2026) lists 2,246 active B licenses based in San Jose. 45% show a workers' comp policy and 52% are filed exempt.

Right now 21 are suspended for workers' comp and 90 for a bond problem.

County-wide, Santa Clara County has 4,540 B licenses, with 40 workers' comp and 163 bond suspensions.

Experience mix: median 9.7 years licensed, 21% new (<3 yrs), 31% veterans (20+ yrs). 168 were issued in the last 12 months.

4% 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 Jose are suspended?

As of September 2026, 21 for workers' comp and 90 for bond issues, out of 2,246 active B licenses based in San Jose.

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

168 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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