Housing Resources

The City connects residents, property owners, and partners with trusted housing programs and resources. Use the sections below to find the right resource for your needs, from fair housing help and rental assistance to developer incentives and funding:

  • For Residents: Rental assistance, homeownership help, fair housing services, ADUs, senior/shared housing, and homelessness resources.
  • For Builders: Affordable Housing Overlay (AHO), Density Bonus Law, surplus public land, and funding opportunities.

GENERAL

HOUSING ELEMENT

California law requires every city to prepare a Housing Element for existing and projected housing needs. On December 3, 2024, the City of Malibu’s 2021-2029 Housing Element was certified by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). The Element includes a statement of goals, policies, quantified objectives and scheduled programs for the preservation, improvement, and development of housing in the City. View the Housing Element Update for the adopted document, certification letter, and background.

LOCAL HOUSING AUTHORITY

The Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA) is the local housing authority serving Malibu residents for programs including Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV) and County administered public housing. 

Contact LACDA: 626-262-4511 • TDD 626-943-3898 • Section 8 • How to Apply • Locate Housing

FAIR HOUSING SERVICES

Federal, state, and local laws prohibit housing discrimination based on certain categories. The laws cover housing for rent or sale, advertising, lending, insurance, steering, redlining, and hate crimes. In California, virtually every unit of housing for rent or sale is covered under the fair housing laws. If you believe you experienced housing discrimination or need landlord/tenant counseling, contact the Housing Rights Center (HRC). Services are free to residents of Los Angeles and Ventura Counties.

Contact the Housing Rights Hotline: 800-477-5977 • TTY 213-201-0867 • Visit Housing Rights Center. For general fair housing information, see the Los Angeles Housing Department’s overview.

HOMELESSNESS — CITY PROGRAMS & CONTACTS

The City coordinates with its regional partners to connect people experiencing homelessness with outreach, case management, interim housing, and permanent housing solutions. Learn more at City of Malibu - Homelessness and Outreach & Support.

ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS (ADU)

An Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) is a smaller, independent residential dwelling unit (e.g., attached, detached) located on the same lot as a single- or multi-unit dwelling. For local regulations and forms, view Accessory Dwelling Units.

SHARED HOUSING (HOME SHARING) FOR OLDER ADULTS

Affordable Living for the Aging (ALA) matches senior homeowners with compatible housemates (reduced rent and/or service exchange), helping seniors age in place and expanding lower cost options for seekers. For information, view ALA Shared Housing.

ACCESSIBLE & SPECIAL NEEDS HOUSING SEARCH

  • LA County Housing Resource Center: Countywide search, including affordable, accessible, special needs, and emergency housing; live assistance available.

           Contact the Help line: 877-428-8844 • Visit Housing.LACounty.gov.

Other Nearby Housing Authorities

  • Area Housing Authority of the County of Ventura (AHACV) — Serves neighboring Ventura County cities and unincorporated areas. For more information, visit AHACV.
  • Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA) — Section 8 and public housing programs within the City of Los Angeles. Main office: 2600 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles • 833-422-5248 (HACLA 4 U). Visit About HACLA.