Film permitCity
Filming in Elgin
Productions file the city's Film Permit Application.
Lead time At least 10 business days before the shoot
Fees Set in the city fee schedule
What it takes
| Do you need one? | Productions file the city's Film Permit Application; the city reviews it and issues a permit. |
| Who issues it | City of Elgin film liaison. |
| Lead time | At least 10 business days before the shoot. |
| Fees | Set in the city fee schedule; amounts not shown on the film page. |
| Insurance | Certificate of at least $1 million liability naming the City of Elgin as additional insured. |
| Police, fire and traffic | Arrange police support for traffic control where needed, with professional signage. |
| Street and lane closures | City streets or TxDOT roads need a certified traffic control and detour plan. |
| Telling neighbors | Notify affected businesses and residents, with fair compensation where they are affected. |
| Also | City film guide: https://www.elgintexas.gov/DocumentCenter/View/249/Elgin-Film-Guide |
From the official pages: City of Elgin - Filming in Elgin, Texas ↗︎. Rules and fees change; confirm with the office before you shoot. Not legal advice. Photo: JMWalling, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons.