City Hires New Coordinator To Help Rebuild After Woolsey Fire

MALIBU, CA — Malibu officials hired a consultant to serve as a Rebuild Coordinator to help residents with building plan applications, as part of the ongoing efforts to help property owners whose homes were damaged or destroyed by the Woolsey Fire, the City announced Thursday.

The Rebuild Coordinator is available to meet at City Hall to help property owners and their representatives with getting building plans approved from all City Departments and outside agencies after projects have been approved by the Planning Department.

"The City is committed to doing everything possible to help residents navigate the difficult, time-consuming process of rebuilding their homes so that we can heal and recover as a community," said Mayor Karen Farrer. "We are here for you."

The Rebuild Coordinator will also help residents complete construction permit applications once building plans are approved. The Rebuild Coordinator is available Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. to meet with applicants and to make appointments for them to meet one-on-one with City Department specialists, the press release said.

To schedule an appointment, please call 310-456-2489, ext. 378 or email ADespard@MalibuCity.org. Applicants may also schedule a walk-in appointment by checking in at the Fire Rebuild Help Desk in the upstairs lobby of City Hall, located at 22835 Stuart Ranch Road, Malibu CA 90265.