Filming & Production in Queens County, NY (2026)

3 rules for unincorporated Queens County, New York.

Verified from official government sources

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

Location Permits

MOME issues free film permits with 2 to 5 business days lead time. Astoria and Long Island City (Silvercup, Kaufman Astoria, Broadway Stages) are the highest-volume Queens film zones.

Queens (NYC) Film Location Permits

Some Restrictions

Full ordinance details →Official source ↗

Production Noise

Queens film productions follow NYC Noise Code Chapter 24: no sound plainly audible at 50 ft between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. Amplified sound requires a separate NYPD Sound Device Permit.

Queens (NYC) Film Production Noise Rules

Some Restrictions

Full ordinance details →Official source ↗

Street Closures

Street closures for Queens film shoots need MOME permits plus NYPD Movie/TV Unit coordination. Signs must be posted 24 hours ahead. ITC, partial, and full closures all allowed.

Queens (NYC) Film Street Closure Rules

Some Restrictions

Full ordinance details →Official source ↗

All Queens County ordinances

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