Contractor Resources

These resources cover California contractor licensing rules, compliance requirements, and regulatory changes. Written for contractors and homeowners who need to understand the details.

• California Workers' Comp for Contractors in 2026: What You Need to Know

  SB 216 and SB 1455 explained. Which California contractors need workers comp in 2026, which classifications are already mandatory, and what a ghost policy covers.

• 2026 California Contractor Law Changes: What Took Effect and When

  Seven new California laws affecting contractors in 2026. Higher fines, email cancellation, subcontractor disclosure, wage enforcement, and workers comp penalties explained.

• California Contractor Deposit and Payment Rules

  California limits contractor deposits to $1,000 or 10 percent of the contract price, whichever is less. Deposit rules, progress payments, and common mistakes explained.

• The $1,000 Threshold: Licensed vs. Unlicensed Work in California

  AB 2622 raised the California unlicensed work threshold from $500 to $1,000. What qualifies, what does not, and where the line falls for handymen and contractors.

• C-61 Limited Specialty License: Complete Guide to D-Subcategories

  Complete guide to the California C-61 Limited Specialty contractor license. All D-subcategory classifications, scope limits, and exam requirements explained.

• California Home Improvement Contract Requirements

  What California law requires in a home improvement contract. Written contract rules, required provisions, cancellation rights, and what makes a contract enforceable.

Insurance Requirements by Trade

California requires a license bond and workers' comp for every active contractor, but general liability insurance is not mandated by the CSLB. These guides explain what each trade actually needs.

• California Contractor Insurance Requirements by Trade

  Insurance requirements for every major California contractor trade. License bond, workers comp, and general liability explained by classification.