Jacksonville's Office of Film and Television, operating under the Mayor's Office, issues free location permits for commercial productions on city property. Permits coordinate JSO traffic control, parks access, and Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department safety review.
The City of Jacksonville Office of Film and Television markets Duval County as a film-friendly destination and serves as the central permit coordinator for productions filming on public property, including streets, parks, beaches, and city-owned buildings. Permits themselves are typically issued at no charge, though productions pay for required JSO off-duty officers, JFRD fire watch, parks staff, and any equipment rental. Standard processing takes several business days for routine shoots; complex productions involving street closures, pyrotechnics, or stunts need longer lead time. Insurance certificates naming the City as additional insured are required, generally at one-million-dollar liability minimums. Private property filming needs only owner permission and standard zoning compliance.
Filming on city property without permit triggers cease-and-desist orders and possible trespass charges under Ord. Code 614. Failure to carry required insurance leaves productions personally liable. Repeat unpermitted shoots lead to denial of future permits.
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