C-27 compliance in San Francisco — CSLB data
CSLB's license file (September 2026) lists 87 active C-27 licenses based in San Francisco. 56% show a workers' comp policy and 41% are filed exempt.
Right now 1 are suspended for workers' comp and 2 for a bond problem.
County-wide, San Francisco County has 87 C-27 licenses, with 1 workers' comp and 2 bond suspensions.
Median time licensed: 14.2 years. 15% are under three years old; 29% have 20+ years. 8 were issued in the last 12 months.
14% 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 San Francisco are suspended?
As of September 2026, 1 for workers' comp and 2 for bond issues, out of 87 active C-27 licenses based in San Francisco.
How many new C-27 licenses were issued in San Francisco last year?
8 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.