City of Malibu's Successful Approach to Homelessness Reflected in Continuing Decline in Homeless Count Numbers
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 also cleared 44 encampments in both 2024 and 2025, providing advance notice, outreach services, and environmental cleanup. For more information, click here.