Location Permits
Filming & Production
Permits required to film on public or private property, including application timelines, fees, insurance requirements, and neighborhood notification rules.
How Location Permits Rules Differ by Place
Denton, TX: Denton Film Permit Excludes Still Photography
Few RestrictionsDenton's film permit ordinance regulates recording of moving images, not still photography. City Code defines 'film' as capturing moving images onto video or motion-picture media, so…
Seattle, WA: Seattle Film Location Permits
Few RestrictionsSeattle requires film permits for any production activity on public property at a flat rate of $25 per day regardless of filming impact. Three impact levels determine the application…
Huntsville, AL: Huntsville Film Location Shoot Permit Rule
Some RestrictionsHuntsville classifies a film or commercial location shoot as a "private event" under its special-event ordinance. Sec. 23-231(e)(1)e lists "location shoots or tapings of films…
Phoenix, AZ: Phoenix Filming Permit Required on Public Property
Some RestrictionsPhoenix requires a City Manager-issued permit before any motion picture or TV production uses public property, facilities, or rights-of-way, with a $350 fee and exemptions for news…
Tempe, AZ: Tempe Commercial Filming Permit Rules
Some RestrictionsTempe requires a film permit from the Community Services Film Office before shooting commercial photo, video or motion-picture content on City-owned buildings, parks, streets or…
Alameda, CA: Alameda Film Location Permit Required
Some RestrictionsAlameda requires a film permit before shooting still photographs, motion pictures, television programs or commercial productions on any City-owned, leased or controlled property or…
Cities & Counties with Location Permits Rules
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Other Filming & Production Topics
Production Noise
Noise restrictions for film and television productions, including generator limits, amplified sound, and permitted hours of operation in residential areas.
Street Closures
Rules for closing streets or sidewalks for filming, including advance notice requirements, alternative access provisions, and compensation to affected businesses.
Student Filming
Reduced-fee or fee-waiver permits available to students enrolled in accredited film programs, including documentation requirements and use limits.