A compliance in Santa Clara — CSLB data
Of the 29 A contractors licensed in Santa Clara, 69% carry workers' comp and 31% claim the no-employee exemption (CSLB, September 2026).
No active workers' comp or bond suspensions today.
Santa Clara County totals: 393 A licenses; 5 suspended for workers' comp, 6 for bonds.
52% of Santa Clara's A licenses are 20+ years old, 17% are newer than three years (median 20.3 years).
7% 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 Santa Clara are suspended?
As of September 2026, 0 for workers' comp and 0 for bond issues, out of 29 active A licenses based in Santa Clara.
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.