Moreno Valley, CA Filming & Production: Location Permits (2026)

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.