A film permit is required before any filming that uses city streets, rights of way, parks or buildings, commercial use of private property that affects neighbors, or….
Lead time At least 7 business days for commercials or episodic TV
Fees $25 application fee
| Do you need one? | A film permit is required before any filming that uses city streets, rights of way, parks or buildings, commercial use of private property that affects neighbors, or city equipment and staff. This includes amateur and student productions. |
| Who issues it | City of Carrollton Marketing Services Department reviews applications; Building Inspection issues the film permit. |
| Lead time | At least 7 business days for commercials or episodic TV; 10 for feature films; 5 for student and amateur productions. |
| Fees | $25 application fee. City property: $500 per day total or disruptive use, $250 partial; full street or lot closure $50 per block, partial $25 per block; large-vehicle parking $50 per block or lot. |
| Insurance | Commercial productions: at least $1 million general liability with a $5 million umbrella, plus $1 million auto if applicable, naming the City of Carrollton as additional insured. May be waived for amateur productions depending on scope. |
| Police, fire and traffic | Off-duty police officers and firefighters are paid at least 1.5 times their hourly rate based on rank. |
| Telling neighbors | A city-approved written schedule goes to owners, tenants and residents in the affected area, with a signed comment report filed with the application. |
| Hours and noise | 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. weekdays; 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. weekends and holidays, unless approved in advance with neighbors notified. |
| Students and nonprofits | Students and amateurs must apply (5 business days ahead); the insurance certificate may be waived depending on scope. The fee may be waived for nonprofits. |
| Drones | Aerial photography must be listed on the application. |
From the official pages: City of Carrollton - Film permits ↗︎ · Carrollton film guidelines and permit application (PDF) ↗︎. Rules and fees change; confirm with the office before you shoot. Not legal advice. Photo: Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons.