Filming & Production in Palmdale, CA (2026)
2 verified filming & production rules for Palmdale, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Location Permits
Anyone filming motion pictures, television, or still photography on Palmdale public or private property, rights-of-way, or residences needs a location permit from the City's Film Liaison before shooting under Palmdale Municipal Code § 9.50.030(A). Only news media, City-produced public access films, family video, and studio-based filming are exempt from that permit requirement.
Palmdale Film Location Permit Requirement
Significant RestrictionsPalmdale, CA, Municipal Code § 9.50.030 (Permits and Exemptions)
(A) Permit Required. No person shall use any public or private property, public right-of-way, facility or residence for the purpose of taking motion pictures or television pictures or still photography without first applying for and receiving a permit issued pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter. (B) Exemptions. The provisions of this Chapter shall not apply to: (1) News media; (2) City-pr...
Student Filming
Student filmmakers shooting in Palmdale still need a permit from the City's Film Liaison before using any public or private property, right-of-way, or residence, but Palmdale Municipal Code § 9.50.060 waives the application processing fee and the daily property use fee for productions that qualify as 'student films' under § 9.50.020(H).
Palmdale Student Film Permit Fee Waiver
Some RestrictionsPalmdale, CA, Municipal Code § 9.50.020(H) (Definitions - Student Films); § 9.50.030(A) (Permit Required); § 9.50.060(A)(2), (B)(2) (Permit Fees - Student Film Exemption)
"Student films" shall mean motion picture, television or still photography produced to satisfy a course or curriculum requirement at an educational institution. The student filmmaker must supply proof that he/she is currently enrolled at an educational institution. ... Permit Required. No person shall use any public or private property, public right-of-way, facility or residence for the purpose...
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