Filming that uses city streets, rights of way, parks, buildings, equipment or staff needs the Filming in Killeen application.
Lead time At least 10 business days for commercials, episodic TV and features
Fees $25 application fee
| Do you need one? | Filming that uses city streets, rights of way, parks, buildings, equipment or staff needs the Filming in Killeen application. Contact the City Manager's office first. |
| Who issues it | City of Killeen: applications go to the City Secretary and are granted by the City Manager; the Killeen Convention and Visitors Bureau helps secure permits and off-duty police. |
| Lead time | At least 10 business days for commercials, episodic TV and features. Neighbors must get at least 10 days to comment. |
| Fees | $25 application fee. City property: $500 per day total or disruptive use, $250 partial; full street closure $50 per block per day, partial $25; large-vehicle parking $50 per block or lot per day. |
| Insurance | At least $1 million general liability with a $5 million umbrella, plus $1 million auto if applicable, naming the City of Killeen as additional insured. |
| Police, fire and traffic | The production pays for all police, fire and public works staff assigned; off-duty officers and firefighters are paid at least 1.5 times their hourly rate. |
| Telling neighbors | Notify affected owners, tenants and residents with a comment period of at least 10 days; feedback can sway approval. A sample notification letter is included. |
| Hours and noise | 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. weekdays; 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. weekends and holidays, unless approved with neighbors notified. |
| Students and nonprofits | The City Manager may waive the application fee for nonprofits. |
| Also | The application PDF is a scanned document. |
From the official pages: City of Killeen - Filming in Killeen application (PDF) ↗︎. Rules and fees change; confirm with the office before you shoot. Not legal advice. Photo: Victorenriqueagosto, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons.