Filming & Production in Jefferson Parish, LA (2026)
2 rules for unincorporated Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.
Verified from official government sources
Location Permits
Anyone filming commercials, movies, TV shows or videos anywhere in unincorporated Jefferson Parish, on public or private property, needs a permit from the Office of Film Jefferson before shooting starts. Sec. 26-68 makes filming without one unlawful, and the permit itself must be on hand at the location at all times.
Jefferson Parish Film Location Permit Rules
Some RestrictionsJefferson Parish Code of Ordinances § 26-68
In accordance with, including section 26-76 below, and notwithstanding the other provisions of this section, it shall be unlawful for any filming to be conducted within unincorporated Jefferson Parish without first obtaining a permit. A permit is issued by the issuing authority for the purpose of filming in unincorporated Jefferson Parish. This permit does not constitute or grant permission to ...
Student Filming
Jefferson Parish exempts student filming from its film permit requirement. Sec. 26-69(e) waives the Office of Film Jefferson permit for productions a student makes to satisfy a class or curriculum requirement, defined in Sec. 26-66 as work from which no profit is made, including posts to social media.
Student Filming Exemption in Jefferson Parish
Few RestrictionsJefferson Parish Code of Ordinances § 26-66; § 26-69(e)
Student filming means all productions made by a student of a public or private educational institution to satisfy a course or curriculum requirement and from which no profit is made including posting on social media Internet outlets. ... (e)Student filming.
All Jefferson Parish ordinances
See every category we cover for Jefferson Parish: parking, noise, fences, fires, animals, pools, and more.
Jefferson Parish Ordinance Hub →