Filming & Production in Virginia (2026)
9 rules on the books across Virginia, 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.
Norfolk
Significant RestrictionsFilming on any Norfolk street, park, or other public property requires a city manager permit under Code § 29-68.1…
Read full rule →Roanoke
Significant RestrictionsA film or still-photography crew using any Roanoke street, park, or other outdoor city property must get a public…
Read full rule →Virginia Beach
Significant RestrictionsVirginia Beach requires a city permit before filming any motion picture, video, or broadcast production on public…
Read full rule →York County
Significant RestrictionsIn York County, Virginia, commercial motion-picture, television and sound-track productions using professional casts…
Read full rule →Richmond
Some RestrictionsRichmond charges film productions a $100.00 daily staff cost per filming location under Richmond City Code §…
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.
Roanoke
Some RestrictionsRoanoke's noise ordinance does not apply to sound generated by parades, fireworks, school-related activities or other…
Read full rule →Virginia Beach
Some RestrictionsMotion picture, video, or broadcast productions on Virginia Beach public property need a special event permit, and the…
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.
Virginia Beach
Significant RestrictionsVirginia Beach requires a special event permit before any film, video, or TV production stages vehicles, equipment…
Read full rule →Richmond
Some RestrictionsClosing a Richmond street for a permitted special event, including a film shoot, costs $50.00 per street under Richmond…
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