Sacramento Contractor Business License
Everything contractors need to know about the Sacramento business license — renewal dates, fees, and how to apply.
License Details
Renewal Due
March 1 (annual)
Fee
$50 (1-2 employees) to $2,500+ (100+ employees)
Fee Structure
Business Operation Tax (BOT) based on number of employees within Sacramento city limits.
Notes
All businesses operating within Sacramento city limits must obtain a Business Operation Tax Certificate. Contractors working on projects in Sacramento need BOT even if based elsewhere.
Statewide Obligations
Beyond city requirements, all California contractors must meet these state obligations.
| Obligation | Agency | Cycle | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contractor License Bond | Contractors State License Board (CSLB) | continuous | $25,000 |
| Bond of Qualifying Individual | Contractors State License Board (CSLB) | continuous | $25,000 |
| LLC Employee/Worker Bond | Contractors State License Board (CSLB) | continuous | $100,000 |
| Seller's Permit | California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) | Quarterly (default); Monthly if >$100K annual tax; Annual if <$1K annual tax | No fee for permit; sales tax rate varies by location (7.25%-10.75%) |
| Personal Income Tax Return (Form 540) | Franchise Tax Board (FTB) | Annual | Progressive tax rate: 1%-13.3% on taxable income |
| LLC Annual Tax & Fee | Franchise Tax Board (FTB) | Annual | $800 minimum + LLC fee tiers: $0 (<$250K), $900 ($250K-$499K), $2,500 ($500K-$999K), $6,000 ($1M-$4.99M), $11,790 ($5M+) |
| S-Corporation Tax Return (Form 100S) | Franchise Tax Board (FTB) | Annual | $800 minimum franchise tax or 1.5% of net income, whichever is greater |
| C-Corporation Tax Return (Form 100) | Franchise Tax Board (FTB) | Annual | $800 minimum franchise tax or 8.84% of net income, whichever is greater |
| Estimated Tax Payments | Franchise Tax Board (FTB) | Quarterly | Based on estimated annual tax liability |
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Browse by Classification
See compliance requirements specific to your CSLB license classification.
A — General Engineering Contractor
B — General Building Contractor
B-2 — Residential Remodeling Contractor
C — Specialty Contractor
C-2 — Insulation and Acoustical Contractor
C-4 — Boiler, Hot Water Heating and Steam Fitting Contractor
C-5 — Framing and Rough Carpentry Contractor
C-6 — Cabinet, Millwork and Finish Carpentry Contractor
C-7 — Low Voltage Systems Contractor
C-8 — Concrete Contractor
C-9 — Drywall Contractor
C-10 — Electrical Contractor
C-11 — Elevator Contractor
C-12 — Earthwork and Paving Contractors
C-13 — Fencing Contractor
C-15 — Flooring and Floor Covering Contractors
C-16 — Fire Protection Contractor
C-17 — Glazing Contractor
C-20 — Warm-Air Heating, Ventilating and Air-Conditioning Contractor
C-21 — Building Moving/Demolition Contractor
C-22 — Asbestos Abatement Contractor
C-23 — Ornamental Metal Contractor
C-27 — Landscaping Contractor
C-28 — Lock and Security Equipment Contractor
C-29 — Masonry Contractor
C-31 — Construction Zone Traffic Control Contractor
C-32 — Parking and Highway Improvement Contractor
C-33 — Painting and Decorating Contractor
C-34 — Pipeline Contractor
C-35 — Lathing and Plastering Contractor
C-36 — Plumbing Contractor
C-38 — Refrigeration Contractor
C-39 — Roofing Contractor
C-42 — Sanitation System Contractor
C-43 — Sheet Metal Contractor
C-45 — Sign Contractor
C-46 — Solar Contractor
C-47 — General Manufactured Housing Contractor
C-49 — Tree and Palm Contractor
C-50 — Reinforcing Steel Contractor
C-51 — Structural Steel Contractor
C-53 — Swimming Pool Contractor
C-54 — Ceramic and Mosaic Tile Contractor
C-55 — Water Conditioning Contractor
C-57 — Well Drilling Contractor
C-60 — Welding Contractor
C-61 — Limited Specialty
ASB — Asbestos Certification
HAZ — Hazardous Substance Removal Certification