Omaha, NE Filming & Production: Location Permits (2026)

Commercial film, television, and large-scale photography productions in Omaha are facilitated by the Omaha Film Commission and Nebraska Film Office. Productions using city property (streets, parks, public buildings) require a film permit from the city, often routed through the Parks and Recreation or Public Works department depending on location. Requirements include insurance certificates (typically $1 million general liability naming the city as additional insured), traffic control plans for street closures, and coordination with Omaha Police for security and traffic if needed. Park filming requires Parks and Recreation permit with additional fees. Private property shoots do not require city permits but may need nearby-property notification if road use or parking is affected. Drones operating for commercial production require FAA Part 107 pilot certification and may need airspace coordination with Eppley Airfield controllers due to Class C airspace. Student and hobbyist filmmaking is generally permitted without permit. Nebraska offers a modest film tax incentive program. Iconic Omaha locations include the Old Market, Heartland of America Park, and the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge.