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Key takeaways
- GL: $200,000 public liability + $50,000 property damage, or $250,000 CSL.
- L&I must be the certificate holder.
- Bond: $30,000 general / $15,000 specialty (since July 1, 2024).
- Workers' comp comes from L&I (monopolistic state).
Requirements
| Washington requirement | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| General contractor bond | $30,000 | RCW 18.27.040 (since July 1, 2024) |
| Specialty contractor bond | $15,000 | RCW 18.27.040 |
| General liability | $200,000 public liability + $50,000 property damage, or $250,000 combined single limit | WA L&I |
| Certificate holder | L&I must be listed | WA L&I |
Workers' comp
Washington is one of four monopolistic states (with OH, ND, WY): coverage comes from the state fund via L&I. See WA workers' comp.
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