06/26/2026
Graffiti removal continued this week 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. Removing graffiti helps reduce 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. To date, 61 eligible properties have 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 your property through the program, you must provide a signed Trespass Authorization to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. To get the process started for your fire-impacted home or business, contact Code Enforcement at [email protected] 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.
