MALIBU—On Friday, June 26, the city of Malibu announced the continuation of graffiti removal continued in Malibu’s Palisades Fire area, with crews removing graffiti from four additional fire-damaged properties on June 24 as part of the City’s Graffiti Cleanup Pilot Program.
The voluntary program helps clean up graffiti on private properties within Malibu city limits that were impacted by the Palisades Fire and have graffiti visible from the street. By removing graffiti it helps decrease blight, discourage repeat vandalism, improve public safety, and support the community’s ongoing recovery and rebuilding efforts.
The City’s Code Enforcement Division and Public Works Department began graffiti abatement in late May. A total of 61 eligible properties has been identified, signed consent forms have been received from 29 property owners, 28 additional consent forms are pending, and graffiti has now been removed from 11 properties. Three property owners declined participation.
The program is voluntary and requires property owner permission before work can begin. City staff continue conducting outreach through phone calls, emails, and follow-up communications to encourage participation and answer questions.
The program runs through April 12, 2027. To have graffiti removed from one’s property through the program, the individual must provide a signed Trespass Authorization to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. To get the process started for a fire-impacted home or business, contact Code Enforcement at Code@MalibuCity.org or call City Hall at 310-456-2489.
Graffiti within the public right-of-way continues to be addressed by Caltrans and the city of Malibu Public Works. You can report graffiti to Caltrans at (213) 897-1200 or Public Works at 310-456-2489 ext. 391.
By Danny Jones