Homeless People In Malibu Decreased During This Year's Count

MALIBU, CA — The number of homeless people living in Malibu at the time of the annual homeless count dropped between 2024 and 2025, marking the fourth consecutive year of record low homelessness numbers, city officials announced this week.

There were 33 people experiencing homelessness within the city limits during the annual count, which was conducted earlier this year after the Palisades Fire broke out. That's less than half of the 69 people counted in Malibu in 2024.

The final figure for this year is pending confirmation by the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority confirmation, city officials said.

"This steady reduction in homelessness is a testament to Malibu's commitment to real solutions that balance public safety and quality of life impacts with effective, compassionate services that are successfully transitioning people into housing,” Mayor Doug Stewart said in a statement. "Through strategic partnerships, persistent outreach, and a focus on long-term housing solutions, we are making a meaningful impact. I want to thank our Homeless Outreach Team, law enforcement, community partners and City staff for their dedication and success in addressing homelessness in Malibu."

*2021 was considered an unofficial count; the countywide count was canceled due to the pandemic.

Each year, the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority conducts a "point in time" count of homeless people living in the county, which is meant to offer a snapshot of homelessness on a given night.

Due to post-wildfire safety concerns and the closure of Pacific Coast Highway, this year's count was conducted in Malibu by the city's Homeless Outreach Team and representatives from LAHSA without community volunteers, according to the city.