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

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B compliance in Santa Clarita — CSLB data

Santa Clarita: 258 active B licenses per CSLB (September 2026). Workers' comp on file — 43%. Exempt — 53%.

Right now 1 are suspended for workers' comp and 12 for a bond problem.

Across Los Angeles County the count is 23,588, and 1,145 are suspended for coverage or bond lapses.

42% of Santa Clarita's B licenses are 20+ years old, 17% are newer than three years (median 17.0 years). 14 were issued in the last 12 months.

3% 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 Clarita are suspended?

As of September 2026, 1 for workers' comp and 12 for bond issues, out of 258 active B licenses based in Santa Clarita.

How many new B licenses were issued in Santa Clarita last year?

14 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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