Locals are leaving, permits are few. Malibu is suffering a post-fire identity crisis
- Posted on October 22, 2025
- By Los Angeles Times
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Locals are leaving, permits are few. Malibu is suffering a post-fire identity crisis
Nearly a year after the Palisades fire, Malibu has issued only four rebuilding permits. The slow pace has led to declining home values as frustrated locals abandon plans to rebuild and list their lots for cheap.
