Filming & Production in Arizona (2026)
6 rules on the books across Arizona, 5 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.
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.