Placer County, CA Filming & Production: Student Filming (2026)

020(A) requires the same permit: no person may use county-owned or controlled property, or a private facility or residence, in the unincorporated area for taking motion pictures, television, commercials, digital content, or still photography for commercial use without first applying for and receiving a film permit. 020(B) lists only three exemptions, none of which reach a typical student production: news media covering spontaneous, unplanned events; personal or family video shot solely for private use; and filming that occurs at a certified studio. 030(A). Applications must be filed at least two business days before filming (three if traffic control is needed) and must disclose crew size, equipment, filming hours, and any activity that could raise public concern such as drones, animals, gunfire, or pyrotechnics.

The issuing authority sets permit conditions covering health and safety, disruption to residents, traffic, and environmental impacts, and may require notice to residents and merchants within 200 feet of the location at least 24 hours before filming begins.