Southampton Village, NY Filming & Production: Location Permits (2026)

Every film shoot in the Village of Southampton starts with § 82-20 of the Village Code: no filming is conducted on private or public property without first obtaining a permit from the Mayor. The rule is not limited to Village land. A shoot on a private estate needs the same permit as one on a Village street, and § 82-19 defines public property to include Village streets, sidewalks and parking areas, Village beaches and parks, Village buildings and other public facilities.

Section 82-21A sets the application steps. The application is filed in the Village Clerk's office and shows the proposed site or sites, the nature of the proposed filming, the proposed date or dates and such other information as can reasonably be required. The applicant also supplies proof of public liability insurance with policy limits of $500,000/$1,000,000.

Section 82-21B leaves the fee to the Board of Trustees, which sets it by resolution from time to time. The Board can set different amounts based on the type of filming activity, the number of days involved, the location and the cost of any necessary traffic control or other services, and the fee is paid before the permit issues.

Section 82-22 supplies the decision standard. The Mayor considers whether the proposed filming will unduly obstruct vehicular or pedestrian traffic or create any other hazardous or injurious condition, whether it will unduly disturb the peace or good order of the neighborhood or the Village, and whether it is reasonable and suitable under the circumstances. The Mayor can grant the permit or refer the application to the Village Board of Trustees to grant or deny.