C-27 Landscaping Licenses in Los Angeles: Bond, Workers' Comp & Compliance

C-27 compliance in Los Angeles — CSLB data

CSLB's license file (September 2026) lists 188 active C-27 licenses based in Los Angeles. 53% show a workers' comp policy and 41% are filed exempt.

Right now 6 are suspended for workers' comp and 10 for a bond problem.

County-wide, Los Angeles County has 1,608 C-27 licenses, with 25 workers' comp and 64 bond suspensions.

Experience mix: median 11.7 years licensed, 19% new (<3 yrs), 38% veterans (20+ yrs). 13 were issued in the last 12 months.

10% are LLCs, which carry extra CSLB insurance and bond rules (below).

What CSLB requires for a C-27 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 C-27 licenses in Los Angeles are suspended?

As of September 2026, 6 for workers' comp and 10 for bond issues, out of 188 active C-27 licenses based in Los Angeles.

How many new C-27 licenses were issued in Los Angeles last year?

13 in the 12 months to September 2026. Each needed a $25,000 bond on file before CSLB issued the license.

Do C-27 landscapers need workers' comp?

If you have employees, yes. Solo C-27 operators can currently file an exemption; beginning January 1, 2028, CSLB will require workers' comp for all active licenses (SB 1455), except joint ventures. Tree service (C-61/D-49) already requires it.

Related pages

• Landscaping Contractor Insurance California
• License Class — C27