Filming & Production in Broward County, FL (2026)

4 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Broward County, Florida.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Broward County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Location Permits

Filming a Production on county-owned or county-controlled Specified Property in Broward requires a permit from the Film Commissioner before shooting starts, covering movies, commercials, streaming content and photography on County or Participating Municipality property.

Broward County Filming Location Permits

Significant Restrictions

Broward County Code § 20-261(b)(1)

No person or entity shall make a Production on Specified Property without first obtaining a permit from the County, unless otherwise provided herein.

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Production Noise

Broward County requires a filming permit once a handheld production creates noise that is frequent, habitual, or long and audible 25 feet away, per County Code Sec. 20-261.

Broward County Film Permit Noise Threshold

Some Restrictions

Broward County Code § 20-261(b)(2)a.3

...or the creation of noise that is frequent, habitual, or long, and plainly audible at a distance of twenty-five (25) feet from the area where the individual is located;

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Street Closures

Filming on Broward County roads, rights-of-way, or other county property requires a Film Commissioner permit, and applicants must request and pay for any police or fire road-closure support as a Special Service.

Broward County Film Permit Street Closures

Significant Restrictions

Broward County Code § 20-262

Locations, dates of filming, any special parking requests, details regarding the scenes to be filmed or photographed, and any County or Participating Municipality personnel or equipment requested (e.g., police and fire department services, security services, etc.) ("Special Services")

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Student Filming

A solo student filming a class project with one handheld camera on county-controlled property needs no permit, but any crew, prop use, or paid shoot on that property requires a Film Commissioner permit and insurance.

Broward County Student Filming Permits

Light Restrictions

Broward County Code § 20-261(b)

(1)Required. No person or entity shall make a Production on Specified Property without first obtaining a permit from the County, unless otherwise provided herein. (2)Exceptions; Waivers of Permit Fees. Nothing in this section shall require a permit for: a. Any person or entity using a single Handheld Device to film, photograph, or video record, solely for personal or family use, provided the ac...

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Filming & Production by City in Broward County

1 cities in Broward County have their own filming & production rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

Pembroke PinesPop. 171,178

1 verified rule • Location Permits

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