B compliance in Sunnyvale — CSLB data
Of the 213 B contractors licensed in Sunnyvale, 42% carry workers' comp and 55% claim the no-employee exemption (CSLB, September 2026).
Right now 1 are suspended for workers' comp and 8 for a bond problem.
County-wide, Santa Clara County has 4,540 B licenses, with 40 workers' comp and 163 bond suspensions.
Median time licensed: 7.6 years. 32% are under three years old; 29% have 20+ years. 24 were issued in the last 12 months.
7% 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 Sunnyvale are suspended?
As of September 2026, 1 for workers' comp and 8 for bond issues, out of 213 active B licenses based in Sunnyvale.
How many new B licenses were issued in Sunnyvale last year?
24 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.