Malibu Seeing A Decline In Homelessness

February 2, 2026 ·

Photo courtesy of Clay Leconey.

MALIBU—The city of Malibu posted on its Facebook page on January 29 that preliminary results are showing a decline in homelessness in the region.

Preliminary results from the 2026 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count show 44 people experiencing homelessness in Malibu (33 individuals and 11 vehicles), continuing a multi-year decline. The LAHSA-coordinated count was conducted January 22 by city staff, the Homeless Outreach Team, LAHSA, and volunteers. Since 2017, Malibu’s outreach and coordinated encampment response efforts have led to significant housing placements and declining counts.

Homeless Count by Year

2016: 161
2017: 178
2018: 155
2019: 154
2020: 239
2021: 157
2022: 81
2023: 71
2024: 69
2025: 46
2026: 44

Housing placements:

2021: 22
2022: 67
2023: 51
2024: 72
2025: 46

The city of Malibu cleared 44 encampments in both 2024 and 2025, providing advance notice, outreach services, and environmental cleanup. To learn more visit: www.malibucity.org/Homelessness.

 

By Danny Jones

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