C-33 compliance in Sacramento — CSLB data
Sacramento: 310 active C-33 licenses per CSLB (September 2026). Workers' comp on file — 37%. Exempt — 60%.
11 of them are suspended (2 workers' comp / 9 bond) — a suspended license cannot legally contract.
Across Sacramento County the count is 715, and 30 are suspended for coverage or bond lapses.
Median time licensed: 8.8 years. 27% are under three years old; 25% have 20+ years. 30 were issued in the last 12 months.
5% are LLCs, which carry extra CSLB insurance and bond rules (below).
What CSLB requires for a C-33 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-33 licenses in Sacramento are suspended?
As of September 2026, 2 for workers' comp and 9 for bond issues, out of 310 active C-33 licenses based in Sacramento.
How many new C-33 licenses were issued in Sacramento last year?
30 in the 12 months to September 2026. Each needed a $25,000 bond on file before CSLB issued the license.
Do C-33 painters need workers' comp if I work alone?
Not today — a solo painter can file an exemption with CSLB. Beginning January 1, 2028 (SB 1455), CSLB will require workers' comp for all active licenses, except joint ventures.