Hillsborough County, FL Filming & Production: Location Permits (2026)

Any person seeking the issuance of a motion or still photography production permit shall file an application on forms prepared by the County Administrator. The completed application shall be submitted to the County Administrator or his/her designee. Said application shall be filed not more than 180 days before, and not less than seven working days before the commencement of production. The application shall be signed, under oath, by an authorized representative of the applicant. The application process shall be automated to the fullest extent practicable so that it may be completed on line. In light of the time constraints and costs of delay associated with filming activities, the County Administrator shall ensure that all completed permit applications receive expedited review. The Film Commissioner shall be a resource to applicants to facilitate the application process as set out herein. The County Administrator or his/her designee shall then be responsible for the issuance or denial of the permit.

(b) The application shall contain the following information:

(1) Location(s) of the production and whether it is for motion or still photography.

(2) Duration and type of the production.

Supp. No. 3 CD10:110 BUSINESSES § 10-495

(3) Proof of liability insurance coverage in the amount of at least $1,000,000.00 with the County and the property owner of the location of the production named as an additional insured.