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

B compliance in Santa Rosa — CSLB data

CSLB's license file (September 2026) lists 851 active B licenses based in Santa Rosa. 44% show a workers' comp policy and 54% are filed exempt.

47 of them are suspended (8 workers' comp / 39 bond) — a suspended license cannot legally contract.

Sonoma County totals: 2,302 B licenses; 18 suspended for workers' comp, 84 for bonds.

Experience mix: median 19.3 years licensed, 15% new (<3 yrs), 48% veterans (20+ yrs). 46 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 Santa Rosa are suspended?

As of September 2026, 8 for workers' comp and 39 for bond issues, out of 851 active B licenses based in Santa Rosa.

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

46 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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