The Contractors State License Board(CSLB) protects California consumers by licensing and regulating the state's construction industry. CSLB was established in 1929 and today licenses about 290,000 contractors in 44 different classifications.
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Going Solar
When it comes to going green, especially utilizing solar energy, California leads the nation. Our solar industry is booming. It’s never been easier or more affordable to go solar. If you’re considering installing a residential solar energy system, there’s important information you need to consider so you can be “Solar Smart.”
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Visit our Senior Scam Stopper℠ page
CSLB has offered Senior Scam Stopper℠ seminars throughout California since 1999, in cooperation with legislators, state and local agencies, law enforcement, district attorneys, and community-based organizations.
Seniors are a particularly vulnerable audience, often preyed upon by unlicensed or unscrupulous contractors. Senior Scam Stopper℠ seminars are an important tool to help educate seniors about hiring contractors, and to help protect them from being victimized.
Please Note: The Senior Scam Stopper℠ program has been suspended temporarily due to continuing concerns about the spreading COVID-19 virus. CSLB will resume offering these seminars as soon as health concerns subside.
Reminder about Bond Increase as of January 1, 2023
On January 1, 2023, the contractor license bond, bond of qualifying individual, and disciplinary bond, are increasing to $25,000 as a result of Senate Bill 607. See more about SB 607 in these Industry Bulletins from October 2022 and December 2021. A list of surety companies with a blanket endorsement on file with CSLB can be found on CSLB’s Bond Requirements page.
Solar Consumers – Important Reminder
Contractors may not accept more than 10% of the contract price or $1,000, whichever is less, as a down payment on a home improvement contract (including for a solar energy system). A contractor cannot request or accept progress payment(s) exceeding the value of work performed or materials delivered on a home improvement contract.
Solar Energy System Contracting Tips
If you’re considering installing a residential solar energy system, there is important information you need to consider so you can be “Solar Smart.” More details can be found on CSLB’s Solar Smart page.
End of the COVID-19 State of Emergency
On October 17, 2022, Governor Gavin Newsom announced the State of Emergency , and associated Executive Orders N-39-20 and N-75-20, will end on February 28, 2023.
Read the Governor’s press release for more detailed information about the end of the COVID-19 State of Emergency.
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