Film permitCity
Filming in Pearland
Required for film, TV or commercial production that uses a public street, road, right of way, facility or other city-owned place.
Fees No permit fee is listed
What it takes
| Do you need one? | Required for film, TV or commercial production that uses a public street, road, right of way, facility or other city-owned place. Exempt: filming at an established business location, news gathering, law enforcement investigations and judicial proceedings. |
| Who issues it | City of Pearland, through Visit Pearland (Convention & Visitors Bureau, Film Friendly Texas program). |
| Fees | No permit fee is listed; the production reimburses the city for any equipment and staff, including police and fire. |
| Insurance | Certificate before the permit issues: at least $1 million combined single limit for bodily injury and property damage, basic workers' comp as state law requires, and the City of Pearland as additional insured. The city may require more. |
| Police, fire and traffic | Police and fire staff time is reimbursed to the city. |
| Street and lane closures | Streets, sidewalks and alleys may not be blocked or closed, and traffic and pedestrian paths may not be obstructed. Emergency access must be kept open at all times. |
| Also | Productions must credit the City of Pearland and restore used areas. |
From the official pages: Visit Pearland - City of Pearland film permit ↗︎ · Visit Pearland - Film in Pearland ↗︎. Rules and fees change; confirm with the office before you shoot. Not legal advice. Photo: Grguy2011, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons.