New Orleans, LA Filming & Production: Location Permits (2026)

Section 30-1705(a) requires a film location permit whenever filming reserves parking on the public right-of-way, controls the right-of-way, occurs in a public park or greenspace, occurs on any other city property, or involves simulated gunfire or explosions. No location permit can issue until the film project's master film permit under § 30-1704 has already been granted (b), and a separate location permit is required for every distinct film location, with the Film Office deciding what counts as a separate location under its own rules (c).

Use of certain city property may also require a concession agreement negotiated with the department of property management (d), and parking meter rentals or space reservations can be required in addition to the location permit itself (e). The application, per § 30-1710, must list the film permit number, applicant contact information, the exact location by cross streets and address, the dates needed, and whether parking, closures, traffic control, or simulated gunfire are requested, plus a schematic of the requested closures, a copy of the required neighborhood notification, any location-specific checklist such as the Jackson Square Filming Checklist, and a noise variance waiver if applicable.

Section 30-1711 sets filing deadlines: at least four business days before a permit period of five or fewer days, or six business days before a period of six or more days, on pain of denial. Section 30-1707 fixes the fees at $25/$25 for the location permit itself, separate from the $25 application/$500 permit fee for the master film permit. S. Ord. No. 29899.