B compliance in Santa Ana — CSLB data
Santa Ana: 551 active B licenses per CSLB (September 2026). Workers' comp on file — 50%. Exempt — 46%.
Suspensions today: 10 workers' comp, 18 bond.
Orange County totals: 9,056 B licenses; 73 suspended for workers' comp, 340 for bonds.
Experience mix: median 11.5 years licensed, 21% new (<3 yrs), 36% veterans (20+ yrs). 38 were issued in the last 12 months.
5% 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 Santa Ana are suspended?
As of September 2026, 10 for workers' comp and 18 for bond issues, out of 551 active B licenses based in Santa Ana.
How many new B licenses were issued in Santa Ana last year?
38 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.