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 Communication. 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 that will be restricted due to production.
• Description of any alterations that will be made to the property.
• Number and type of production vehicles that will be used and the locations where they will be stored.
• Location where the crew will be fed, if not at the production location.
• 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 and it may be waived for non-profit organizations. 

Download Filming Permit Application (PDF)