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Permits

There is NO FILM PERMIT FEE when filming within The City of Miami unless filming with a drone ($100 application fee). However, there may be fees that may be incurred when your activities require specific City services, such as Fire and Police. In order to obtain a permit to film in the City of Miami, you will need:
  • Film Permit Application


  • City Services Permit Applications*


  • General Liability Insurance Certificate

    • *as needed
Scouting for a shoot and not sure if your location is within our jurisdiction? Take a look at our City of Miami Zoning Map and check for yourself!

The New Norm for Permits HERE (please see COVID-19 guidelines before applying for a permit)

Apply for your City of Miami Film Permit HERE.

Information & Applications for City Services


Fire
Film Office
Police
Parks
Miami Parking Authority
Manuel Airtime Fees

Contact (305) 960-4686

    Filming Rates

  • Four (4) hours or less - $735
  • Eight (8) hours or less - $892.50
  • More than eight (8) - $1,050
Marinas Division

Contact Stephen Bogner (305) 579-6950

All film/photo shoot locations shall be approved in advance by the Marinas Supervisor – No changes or modifications to locations or schedule shall be made without prior City authorization.

  • FILMING: Rate – Up to 4 hours: $500; each additional hour $100
  • PHOTOGRAPHY: Rate – Up to 4 hours: $250; each additional hour $100
Marinas
Marine Stadium
Please contact the Department of Asset Management for approval. Vivian Izsack (305) 416-1476 vizsack@miamigov.com
Watson Island
  • Contact: Nathalie H. Goulet, Esq. (305)206-8761 or Fax (305)531-3748 ngoulet@flagstonegroup.com