Miami-Dade County, FL Filming & Production: Location Permits (2026)
Film location permits in Miami-Dade County, FL, sometimes called film shoot permits, production permits, or filming authorizations, cover commercial photography, video shoots, and motion picture production.
Key Facts
- Governing section
- Code § 2-11.14
- Permit issuer (County sites)
- County Mayor's designee
- Small-crew exemption
- Under 3 people, handheld only
- Appeal window
- 10 days to County Mayor
- Enforcement
- Fines under Chapter 8CC
Summary
Filming or taking photos on publicly-owned or controlled property in Miami-Dade County requires a permit, issued by the County Mayor's designee for County sites and coordinated with participating municipalities under interlocal agreements.
Except as provided below, no person shall film or take photos within a publicly-owned or controlled site, facility or right-of-way within the participating incorporated or unincorporated area of Miami-Dade County without first obtaining a permit. Within the unincorporated area of Miami-Dade County, the County Mayor or County Mayor's designee shall establish the criteria and procedures to be followed for film and photo permits.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 135).
Full Breakdown
Under Code § 2-11.14, no one may film or take photos on a publicly-owned or controlled site, facility, or right-of-way in the participating incorporated or unincorporated area without a permit. The County Mayor's designee sets criteria for County-controlled sites; participating municipalities set their own through interlocal agreements with the County. Small crews under three people using only handheld cameras and equipment, without props, weapons, animals, stunts, or parking requests, are exempt, as are news crews covering breaking news. A permit may be denied if the shoot would impede government business, conflict with scheduled activities, imperil public safety, or violate an interlocal agreement. Denials and revocations can be appealed to the County Mayor within 10 days.
Violations & Fines
Filming or photographing on covered public property without a required permit is a violation; penalties include permit revocation, removal from the property, and fines under the Chapter 8CC code enforcement schedule.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a permit to film on my phone in a Miami-Dade park?
Does this County permit cover filming in the City of Miami or Miami Beach?
Sources & Official References
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