Filming & Production in Anne Arundel County, MD (2026)
2 rules for unincorporated Anne Arundel County, Maryland.
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Location Permits
Anne Arundel County has no separate film permit. Commercial filming that needs exclusive use of public streets, rights-of-way, county waters, or other public property counts as a special event and requires a permit from Inspections and Permits before shooting starts.
Anne Arundel County Special Event Permit Covers Filming
Some RestrictionsAnne Arundel County Code §§ 11-11-101(11)(i)1, 11-11-102(a)
“Special event” means an activity ... that does not have regularity or permanence throughout the year ... for which: 1. specific and exclusive use of public streets, alleys, rights-of-way, county waters, or other public property is required ... A person who organizes a special event shall obtain a permit under this title.
Street Closures
Filming that requires exclusive use or blocking of a public street in Anne Arundel County counts as a special event and needs a County permit filed at least 90 days ahead.
Anne Arundel County Street-Closure Filming Permits
Some RestrictionsAnne Arundel County Code § 11-11-101(11)(i), § 11-11-102(a)
"Special event" means an activity, athletic event, concert, parade, or public assembly ... for which: 1. specific and exclusive use of public streets, alleys, rights-of-way, county waters, or other public property is required; 2. there will be a physical impediment to the safe flow of vehicular and pedestrian traffic along roadways, or the physical blocking of access to a part or a whole roadwa...
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