Film location permits in Moreno Valley, CA — sometimes called film shoot permits, production permits, or filming authorizations — cover commercial photography, video shoots, and motion picture production.
Moreno Valley requires a film permit (Moreno Valley Municipal Code Chapter 5.76) for nearly all commercial filming anywhere in the city. The Film Office charges a $388 permit fee plus a $62 business license, with a typical 48-hour turnaround. Apply online at moreno-valley.ca.us/film or call the Film Office at 951-413-3057.
Under Moreno Valley Municipal Code Chapter 5.76 (Production of Motion and Commercial Still Pictures), any filming within city limits requires a film permit issued by the Moreno Valley Film Office, with limited exceptions for news media, family/personal video, IRS Section 501(c)(3) charitable films, still photographers, student films, public/education/government access films, and shoots conducted entirely inside a studio that holds a valid Certificate of Occupancy and Business License. Per the city's published Fee Table, the standard film permit fee is $388.00 and the required business license is $62.00 (valid for one year). One permit can cover up to 10 locations across a window of up to 2 weeks. Standard turn-around is 48 hours, but reviews take longer when the shoot involves gunfire, special effects, posting of "No Parking" signs, Intermittent Traffic Control, or road closures. Apply online at moreno-valley.ca.us/film, or download forms and submit by email to film@moval.org, fax, mail, or in person at the Film Office (14177 Frederick St., Moreno Valley CA 92552). Students and qualifying charitable organizations may be exempted from the $388 permit fee but still pay safety and road-use costs. Insurance is mandatory and must meet the city's Exhibit D Insurance Requirements: Commercial General Liability with $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, Auto Liability of $1,000,000 per accident, Employer's Liability of $1,000,000 each accident/disease, and California-statutory Workers' Compensation. The City of Moreno Valley, Community Services District, Housing Authority and their officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers must all be named as additional insureds; coverage must be primary with no contribution from the City; the insurer must be admitted in California and rated at least "A-VII" by Best's. Cancellation notice must be 30 calendar days by certified mail. Filming on private property still requires the permit if it falls under Chapter 5.76, plus noise and parking compliance.
Filming without the required permit is a violation of Moreno Valley Municipal Code Chapter 5.76 and is enforced as a municipal infraction under MVMC Title 1 general penalty provisions (fines up to $100 first offense, $200 second, $500 third within one year per California Government Code Section 36900). The Film Office and Police Department may shut down an unpermitted production on the spot. Failure to maintain the required insurance, or to keep the City named as additional insured for the full shoot, is grounds for immediate permit revocation. Contact Moreno Valley Code Compliance at 951-413-3340 for enforcement questions.
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