Ordinance No. 2014-12, Regulations for Commercial Filming, requires that anyone filming for a commercial purpose must obtain a Film Permit through the Office of Public Affairs. To receive a permit, the applicant must provide the following:
Title of the commercial, film, or photo shoot.
The type of production to be undertaken.
The location(s) of the filming.
The dates and times of the filming.
Contact information for the production office, producer, and location manager.
Production schedule and activities. The following activities may require an additional permit:
Stunts
Pyrotechnics
Special Effects
Aerial Photography (Drones)
Amplified Sound
Use of Animals
Number of persons involved with the production, including cast and crew.
Anticipated need of City personnel, equipment, or property.
Description of any areas in which public access will be restricted due to production.
Description of any alterations that will be made to the property.
Number and type of production vehicles to be used, along with their storage locations.
The location where the crew will be fed, if not at the production location.
The location where extras will be held, if not at the production location.
Food vending will require health permits from the Harris County Health Department.
The Application fee is $50.00 and may be waived upon request for non-profit organizations.