Film permitCity
Filming in Lakeway
Filming on city property, streets or rights of way needs the city's filming and commercial photo application.
Lead time Apply as early as possible before the first shoot day
Fees $25 processing fee
What it takes
| Do you need one? | Filming on city property, streets or rights of way needs the city's filming and commercial photo application. |
| Who issues it | City of Lakeway (Film Friendly Texas certified community), with City departments coordinating police, public works and parks. |
| Lead time | Apply as early as possible before the first shoot day; no minimum stated. |
| Fees | $25 processing fee. Use of city property: $500 per day total or disruptive use, $250 per day partial; full street or lot closure $50 per day, partial $25 per day; large-vehicle parking $50 per day. Police and other staff costs are billed separately. |
| Insurance | City of Lakeway and its council, officers, employees and agents as additional insured; at least $1 million general liability, a $1 million umbrella (or more based on risk), and $1 million auto if vehicles use public property. |
| Police, fire and traffic | The city may require police for traffic control, fire watch or crowd management at the production's cost. |
| Street and lane closures | Public access must be kept open unless approved. Closures and detours must be coordinated with police and public works, with signage and traffic control following the Texas MUTCD. |
| Telling neighbors | Notify owners, tenants, businesses and residents within 200 feet, describing traffic, closure, noise and parking impacts, and file the notice with the city. Written sign-off may be required. |
| Hours and noise | 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. weekdays; 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. weekends and holidays. Earlier, overnight or extended hours need approval and may require noise or lighting mitigation. |
| Students and nonprofits | The city may modify or waive fees for student, noncommercial, nonprofit or low-impact productions. |
| Drones | Drones and aerial platforms must be disclosed and may be limited or inspected by the city. |
| Also | Guidelines updated February 2026. |
From the official pages: City of Lakeway - Film Friendly Texas ↗︎ · City of Lakeway - Filming guidelines, February 2026 (PDF) ↗︎. Rules and fees change; confirm with the office before you shoot. Not legal advice. Photo: Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons.