B-2 compliance in Escondido — CSLB data
Of the 17 B-2 contractors licensed in Escondido, 24% carry workers' comp and 76% claim the no-employee exemption (CSLB, September 2026).
1 of them are suspended (0 workers' comp / 1 bond) — a suspended license cannot legally contract.
Across San Diego County the count is 230, and 11 are suspended for coverage or bond lapses.
6% of Escondido's B-2 licenses are 20+ years old, 71% are newer than three years (median 1.7 years). 4 were issued in the last 12 months.
18% are LLCs, which carry extra CSLB insurance and bond rules (below).
What CSLB requires for a B-2 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 B-2 licenses in Escondido are suspended?
As of September 2026, 0 for workers' comp and 1 for bond issues, out of 17 active B-2 licenses based in Escondido.
How many new B-2 licenses were issued in Escondido last year?
4 in the 12 months to September 2026. Each needed a $25,000 bond on file before CSLB issued the license.
Do B-2 contractors need workers' comp?
Yes with employees; from January 1, 2028 CSLB will require it for all active licenses (SB 1455), except joint ventures.