General building contractor in Palm Desert, CA

29 licenses · checked Oct 27, 2026

There are 29 General building contractor licenses with an address of record in Palm Desert, CA, in the CSLB License Master data checked Oct 27, 2026. That is 0.2% of the 14,299 such licenses statewide; Palm Desert ranks #138 of 874 CA cities for this license type. They are spread across 6 ZIP codes; the most common are 92211 (14), 92260 (7), 92261 (3). Most list Riverside County. By business type: Corporation 18, Sole Owner 10, Limited Liability 1. The median first-issue year is 2016; the oldest license dates from 2015. 12 of them come up for renewal or expiration in the next 12 months, so re-check status before you sign a contract.

What a General building contractor license covers

General Building (B) covers framed structures for shelter or occupancy. A B contractor may take a prime contract for a project that involves at least two unrelated building trades, or framing/carpentry alone; plumbing, electrical or HVAC alone needs that specialty license or the B contractor must hold it.

How to verify a license

Enter the license number in CSLB Instant License Check and confirm the status is active, the classification matches the work, and the contractor has a current bond and workers' compensation coverage (or a valid exemption). California requires the license number on contracts and advertising. Official lookup: CSLB Instant License Check.

General building contractor licenses in Palm Desert

Showing 29 of 29, A to Z. Listing order is alphabetical, not a recommendation.

Frequently asked questions

How many General building contractor licenses are in Palm Desert?

29 active licenses in the CSLB License Master data checked Oct 27, 2026 (0.2% of CA).

What does a General building contractor license cover?

General Building (B) covers framed structures for shelter or occupancy. A B contractor may take a prime contract for a project that involves at least two unrelated building trades, or framing/carpentry alone; plumbing, electrical or HVAC alone needs that specialty license or the B contractor must hold it.

How do I verify a General building contractor license in Palm Desert?

Enter the license number in CSLB Instant License Check and confirm the status is active, the classification matches the work, and the contractor has a current bond and workers' compensation coverage (or a valid exemption). California requires the license number on contracts and advertising. Use the license number shown here with the CSLB Instant License Check.

How many Palm Desert General building contractor licenses expire soon?

12 of 29 have an expiration date in the next 12 months. A license that lapses must be renewed before the holder can work under it again.

Other license types in Palm Desert

Plumbing contractor (C-36) (12) · HVAC contractor (C-20) (10) · Electrical contractor (C-10) (8) · Landscaping contractor (C-27) (8) · General engineering contractor (5) · Tile contractor (C-54) (5) · Painting contractor (C-33) (4) · Cabinet and finish carpentry contractor (C-6) (4) · Flooring contractor (C-15) (3)

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Source: CSLB License Master. Licensed California is independent and not affiliated with the licensing agency. Data checked Oct 27, 2026.