Filming & Production in Arizona (2026)
7 rules on the books across Arizona, 6 cities and counties. Select a rule to read the full details.
Severity: Few Restrictions · Light Restrictions · Some Restrictions · Significant Restrictions · Heavy Restrictions
Location Permits
Permits required to film on public or private property, including application timelines, fees, insurance requirements, and neighborhood notification rules.
Lake Havasu City
Significant RestrictionsLake Havasu City requires a special event permit for any commercial filming, photography, or video and audio recording…
Read full rule →Peoria
Significant RestrictionsPeoria requires a Filming Permit for commercial filming on city property, city facilities, or public rights-of-way…
Read full rule →Scottsdale
Significant RestrictionsScottsdale requires a city permit before any motion picture or television production uses a public street, alley…
Read full rule →Sedona
Significant RestrictionsCommercial filming in a Sedona residential zoning district is allowed only for short stints under the Land Development…
Read full rule →Phoenix
Some RestrictionsPhoenix requires a City Manager-issued permit before any motion picture or TV production uses public property…
Read full rule →Tempe
Some RestrictionsTempe requires a film permit from the Community Services Film Office before shooting commercial photo, video or…
Read full rule →Street Closures
Rules for closing streets or sidewalks for filming, including advance notice requirements, alternative access provisions, and compensation to affected businesses.