Filming & Production in Utah (2026)
12 rules on the books across Utah, 7 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.
Eagle Mountain
Some RestrictionsAnyone filming in Eagle Mountain must file a film permit application at least four business days before shooting, under…
Read full rule →Provo
Some RestrictionsProvo City Code 9.15.050 requires a permit before using public streets, sidewalks or public places for a motion picture…
Read full rule →Salt Lake City
Some RestrictionsSalt Lake City requires a special event permit for still commercial photography shoots involving more than four people…
Read full rule →St. George
Some RestrictionsSt. George requires a filming event permit plus a location agreement before any commercial or television/movie shoot…
Read full rule →Utah County
Some RestrictionsUnincorporated Utah County requires a temporary use permit from the Zoning Administrator for any commercial filming…
Read full rule →Washington County
Some RestrictionsUnincorporated Washington County treats commercial and educational filming as a special event. Any filming event beyond…
Read full rule →Production Noise
Noise restrictions for film and television productions, including generator limits, amplified sound, and permitted hours of operation in residential areas.
Street Closures
Rules for closing streets or sidewalks for filming, including advance notice requirements, alternative access provisions, and compensation to affected businesses.
Provo
Significant RestrictionsProvo requires a City permit before anyone shoots a motion picture or video production on public streets, sidewalks or…
Read full rule →Salt Lake City
Significant RestrictionsFilming with more than 4 people that blocks a street or sidewalk needs a special event permit from the city's events…
Read full rule →Washington County
Significant RestrictionsFilming crews using SR-18 in unincorporated Washington County cannot close or impair the roadway without county…
Read full rule →Salt Lake County
Some RestrictionsBlocking or closing any street or sidewalk in unincorporated Salt Lake County for a film shoot or other special event…
Read full rule →St. George
Some RestrictionsSt. George requires a nonconstruction encroachment permit before closing or restricting any public street…
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