A compliance in Sacramento — CSLB data
Of the 226 A contractors licensed in Sacramento, 65% carry workers' comp and 32% claim the no-employee exemption (CSLB, September 2026).
Right now 2 are suspended for workers' comp and 5 for a bond problem.
County-wide, Sacramento County has 471 A licenses, with 7 workers' comp and 8 bond suspensions.
Median time licensed: 16.6 years. 12% are under three years old; 46% have 20+ years. 8 were issued in the last 12 months.
8% are LLCs, which carry extra CSLB insurance and bond rules (below).
What CSLB requires for a A 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 A licenses in Sacramento are suspended?
As of September 2026, 2 for workers' comp and 5 for bond issues, out of 226 active A licenses based in Sacramento.
How many new A licenses were issued in Sacramento last year?
8 in the 12 months to September 2026. Each needed a $25,000 bond on file before CSLB issued the license.
Do A contractors need workers' comp?
Yes with employees; from January 1, 2028 CSLB will require it for all active licenses (SB 1455), except joint ventures.