C-54 Tile Licenses in San Diego: Bond, Workers' Comp & Compliance

C-54 compliance in San Diego — CSLB data

San Diego: 182 active C-54 licenses per CSLB (September 2026). Workers' comp on file — 38%. Exempt — 60%.

Suspensions today: 0 workers' comp, 12 bond.

San Diego County totals: 675 C-54 licenses; 2 suspended for workers' comp, 32 for bonds.

Median time licensed: 18.1 years. 19% are under three years old; 43% have 20+ years. 19 were issued in the last 12 months.

3% are LLCs, which carry extra CSLB insurance and bond rules (below).

What CSLB requires for a C-54 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-54 licenses in San Diego are suspended?

As of September 2026, 0 for workers' comp and 12 for bond issues, out of 182 active C-54 licenses based in San Diego.

How many new C-54 licenses were issued in San Diego last year?

19 in the 12 months to September 2026. Each needed a $25,000 bond on file before CSLB issued the license.

Do C-54 tile contractors need workers' comp?

Yes with employees; from January 1, 2028 CSLB will require it for all active licenses (SB 1455), except joint ventures.

Related pages

• Tile Insurance
• License Class — C54
• Contractor Insurance San Diego