Film permitCity
Filming in McKinney
Anyone recording moving images in a public place in McKinney city limits needs a film permit.
Lead time At least 15 days before filming
Fees $25 film permit fee
What it takes
| Do you need one? | Anyone recording moving images in a public place in McKinney city limits needs a film permit; home videos not meant for commercial use are exempt. For parks and trails, check availability with Parks before applying. |
| Who issues it | City of McKinney Office of Special Events (run through the McKinney Performing Arts Center); Parks handles park and trail availability. |
| Lead time | At least 15 days before filming; exceptions possible with good reason. Staff respond within 36 hours. No changes on the day of filming. |
| Fees | $25 film permit fee. Police, EMS, fireworks, parks, streets and tents may carry separate permits or fees. |
| Insurance | City of McKinney, its officers and employees as additional insured with waiver of subrogation. General liability $1 million per occurrence and aggregate ($1 million / $2 million at city facilities; $5 million for pyrotechnics). Business auto $500,000 ($3 million for extended car chases); aircraft $5 million; liquor $1 million if alcohol is served; statutory workers' comp and employers' liability ($100,000 / $100,000 / $500,000) at city facilities. |
| Police, fire and traffic | The production may have to hire off-duty McKinney police for security, crowd and traffic control; the police department sets the number. |
| Street and lane closures | A traffic plan must come with the application. Closures are at the city's discretion and may need more permits; affected owners get written notice at least 48 hours ahead. |
| Telling neighbors | Written notice on production letterhead at least 48 hours ahead to all owners or occupants abutting the shoot area, with date, time, location, a contact, a description, and any closures. |
| Also | The city can shut down a shoot that breaks the permit terms or any ordinance. |
From the official pages: City of McKinney - Filming in McKinney ↗︎ · City of McKinney - Film permit application ↗︎ · City of McKinney - Filming permit FAQs ↗︎. Rules and fees change; confirm with the office before you shoot. Not legal advice. Photo: Rick Ray, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons.