Filming & Production in Riverside County, CA (2026)
3 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 5 cities in Riverside County, California.
Verified from official government sources
Location Permits
Riverside County has waived all film permit fees in unincorporated areas and offers free use of County-owned properties for shoots lasting 10 days or less. Permits are still required and processed through the Riverside County Film Commission.
Filming Location Permits in Riverside County
Some RestrictionsCalifornia Film Commission — Other California Film Incentives (Riverside County)
Riverside County has waived all of their film permit fees in the unincorporated county and are offering free use of County owned properties for projects lasting 10 days or less. Visit the Riverside County Film Commission for more information.
Street Closures
Anyone filming commercial motion pictures, TV, commercials or still photography on public or private property in unincorporated Riverside County needs a free permit before using county roads, and the issuing authority sets the time, place and manner conditions for that road use.
Riverside County Filming Road Use Permit
Some RestrictionsRiverside County Code § 5.16.030
A. No person shall use any public or private property, facility or residence within the unincorporated area of Riverside County for the purpose of taking commercial motion pictures, television pictures, commercials, electronic media or commercial still photography without first applying for and receiving a permit from the issuing authority. No fee shall be charged for such a permit. B. Any requ...
Student Filming
Riverside County's filming ordinance names student films among the productions it regulates, requiring a free permit from the CEO's office before shooting on public or private property in unincorporated areas.
Riverside County Student Filming Permits
Some RestrictionsRiverside County Code § 5.16.010
It is the policy of Riverside County to encourage the production of motion pictures, television, commercials, television episodes, student films, electronic media and commercial still photography within its boundaries. This chapter provides the basis for the rules and regulations governing the issuance of permits for filming, taping or related activity within the unincorporated area of the coun...
Filming & Production by City in Riverside County
5 cities in Riverside County have their own filming & production rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
2 verified rules • Location Permits, Student Filming
3 verified rules • Location Permits, Street Closures
3 verified rules • Location Permits, Production Noise
1 verified rule • Location Permits
1 verified rule • Location Permits
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