The City received a total of 157 applications requesting $2,816,762 in funding, the Malibu Administration and Finance Subcommittee was only able to award 46 grants through the Small Business Micro Stabilization Grant Program totaling $300,000. The need exceeded the amount of funding allocated which demonstrates the impact on small businesses in our community and we’re
The selection process was guided by eligibility criteria approved at the July 14, 2025, Malibu City Council meeting. Final decisions were made by the City Council Administration and Finance Subcommittee at the direction of the Malibu City Council at its July 21, 2025 and July 30, 2025 Administration and Finance Subcommittee meetings, agendas can be found here: www.malibucity.org/agendacenter.
Excavation permits: Borings (Geologic/Geotechnical/Exploratory Excavation Borings) will be exempt from permits for Broad, Franklin and Palisades fire rebuilds per the Building Official Determination.
For more information about debris removal, visit our Removal Process, Foundations and Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems pages.
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Works, in collaboration with the City of Malibu, is preparing for mudslide risks in accordance with the National Weather Service’s Debris Flow Survival Guide.
Residents should follow guidance from the LA County Department of Public Health when handling ash and toxic materials after returning home. Please ensure you are taking proper safety precautions to ensure a safe return home.
You can visit our Small Business Resources and Community Resources pages for information on key resources.
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We encourage all residents to sign up for our bi-weekly Malibu Recovery & Rebuild Newsletter and all businesses to sign up for the Malibu Business Resources & Updates newsletter. Residents can continue to get updates about the Palisades Fire and the ongoing rebuild process here: Maliburebuilds.org MalibuCity.org/PalisadesFire We also recommend following the City’s social media
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