B-2 compliance in San Jose — CSLB data
Of the 43 B-2 contractors licensed in San Jose, 44% carry workers' comp and 56% claim the no-employee exemption (CSLB, September 2026).
Suspensions today: 0 workers' comp, 3 bond.
Santa Clara County totals: 69 B-2 licenses; 0 suspended for workers' comp, 4 for bonds.
2% of San Jose's B-2 licenses are 20+ years old, 74% are newer than three years (median 1.8 years). 7 were issued in the last 12 months.
5% 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 San Jose are suspended?
As of September 2026, 0 for workers' comp and 3 for bond issues, out of 43 active B-2 licenses based in San Jose.
How many new B-2 licenses were issued in San Jose last year?
7 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.