Malibu-Topanga Business Interruption Fund

Grantees must be located in Malibu or Topanga (ZIP codes 90265 or 90290)

Business must have a gross annual revenue no greater than $6 million and less than 100 employees. Applicants will be required to upload their most recent tax returns (filed for 2023 or later) and IRS Form 941, 942 or 943 to verify both revenue and employee count. Businesses with revenue over $6 million will NOT be considered.

Businesses must have been directly impacted by the loss of customers due to closures of PCH or Topanga Canyon Boulevard and experienced a revenue loss of more than 10% between January and May 2025, compared to the same period in 2024. Eligible impacts include:

• Physical Location Impact: Business is located on a section of PCH or Topanga that was fully or partially closed.
• Access Impairment: Customers had trouble reaching business due to detours, roadblocks, or other access issues.
• Loss of Customer Base: Business lost customers or clients were displaced by the closures.
• Reduced Foot Traffic or Local Activity: Business experienced a drop in in-person visits or neighborhood demand due to the disruptions.
• Temporary Business Closure: Businesses had to suspend operations during the affected period due to the road closures

Please note: Businesses will NOT be eligible if they already have insurance that covers the loss. 

Grantees must be “brick and mortar” commercial business with a storefront where customers can walk-in. Some home-based businesses that require in-person customer presence, such as daycares, may also qualify.  In addition, certain business types are not eligible. Click here for a full list of ineligible businesses.*

Business owner applying for grant must be majority owner and manager of the qualified business. The business must be the owner’s primary means of income for the 2024 tax year.

Businesses must be headquarters and registered to do business legally in the state of California prior to January 1, 2025.

Grantees must be active businesses currently in operation and in good standing with all local, state and federal taxing and licensing authorities.

• Government-issued photo ID
• DBA/Fictitious Business Name Filing
• Selfie that clearly matches the shown in the ID

Most recent tax return (2023 or 2024). 

• Depending on business type, also include:
  • For Sole Proprietors or Single-Member LLCs:
    • Schedule C showing:
      • Owner’s full legal name (must match uploaded ID)
      • Business name (if applicable)
      • Business address
      • Gross receipts (must be $6 million or less)
  • Partnerships or Corporations:
    • Schedule K-1 from Form 1065 or 1120S showing:
      • Business name and address
      • Owner’s name (must match your ID)
      • Ownership percentage greater than 50%

Applicants will be required to upload one of the following:

• Property lease agreement dated prior to January 1, 2025 displaying business or owner’s name, address and indication of commercial zoning or approved business activity
• Valid sales tax, health permit, or other official license (e.g. license of family daycare) issued and valid as of January 1, 2025 displaying the business or owner’s name, address, business/licensing type
• Business license (if applicable) issued and valid as of January 1, 2025 displaying business name, address and type

Form 941, 942 or 943 (2024 or 2023) – Only required for businesses with more than 1 employee

Applicants will be required to upload one of the following:

• Lease agreement showing applicant’s or business name and address (include landlord letter, if expired)
• Proof of Property Ownership and 2023 or 2024 property tax bill
• County Recorder Documentation and 2023 or 2024 property tax bill
• Utility bill dated within 90 days of January 7, 2025, showing the business address

• California Secretary of State Entity Number
• Business License 

To qualify, businesses must have been directly impacted by the closures of PCH or Topanga Canyon Boulevard and experienced a revenue loss of more than 10% between January and May 2025, compared to the same period in 2024. As part of the application, applicants must provide a narrative and explain how their business was affected and attest to the impact. Applicants are also encouraged to provide any additional documentation as proof of impact.