C-33 compliance in Santa Barbara — CSLB data
Santa Barbara: 135 active C-33 licenses per CSLB (September 2026). Workers' comp on file — 67%. Exempt — 28%.
Right now 2 are suspended for workers' comp and 6 for a bond problem.
County-wide, Santa Barbara County has 323 C-33 licenses, with 4 workers' comp and 12 bond suspensions.
Experience mix: median 14.1 years licensed, 24% new (<3 yrs), 38% veterans (20+ yrs). 10 were issued in the last 12 months.
4% 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 Santa Barbara are suspended?
As of September 2026, 2 for workers' comp and 6 for bond issues, out of 135 active C-33 licenses based in Santa Barbara.
How many new C-33 licenses were issued in Santa Barbara last year?
10 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.