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Burbank's official film permitting hub. 1,000+ media companies, streamlined online permits, and the city that brings your production to life.
Filming in Burbank — By the Numbers
March 2026 data from the City of Burbank
78
Permits processed
24%
Increase from Feb
1,000+
Media companies
24%
TV show permits
Recently Filming in Burbank
TV shows and commercials with active Burbank permits
TV Shows
Jennifer Hudson Show
The Paper
Demeter
9-1-1
Untitled Snowfall Spinoff
Nobody Wants This
Commercials
Bank of America
Lunchables
Twix
Verizon
Film Permit Process
All filming within the City of Burbank requires a permit
1
Review Rules & Regulations
Read the city's filming rules first. Available in the PDF Library.
2
Submit Permit Application
Apply online at FilmBurbankCA.com. 3 business days lead time, or 5 for extraordinary circumstances (drones, pyro, street closures).
3
Insurance & Documents
$1M General Liability, $1M Auto, Workers' Comp. City of Burbank named as additional insured. Must be approved by City Attorney.
4
Location Agreement & Pay Fees
Secure any needed location agreements and pay all fees before filming begins.
Film Permit Fees
Current fee schedule from the City of Burbank
Standard Permit Fees
| Fee | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Film Permit (3–7 days) | $707 | Per 7-day period |
| Film Permit (1–2 days) | $398 | Per day |
| Student Film (3–7 days) | $100 | Post-secondary students |
| Student Film (1–2 days) | $25 | Per day |
| Non-Profit / Charitable | $40 | Per permit |
| Street / Sidewalk Use | $200 | Per permit |
| City Property Use | $250 | Per day |
| City Parking Space | $5 | Per space / 4-hour block |
| City Parking Facility | $709 | Per application |
| Police Motor Rental | $60 | Per day |
| Permit Change / Rider | $67 | Each |
| No Parking Signs | $1 | Each |
| Police Officer | $150/hr | 4-hour minimum (eff. July 2025) |
Fire Safety Fees
| Fee | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Open Flame on Set | $263 | Per permit |
| Pyrotechnics / Special FX | $444 | Per permit |
| Hot Works | $200 | Per permit |
| Vehicles on Set | $267 | Per permit |
| Tents / Membrane Structures | $245 | Per permit |
| Fire Film Safety / TPL Permit | $267 | Per permit |
| TPL Permit Enforcement | $267 | Per permit |
| Student Film Permit (Fire) | $25 | Per permit |
| Fire Safety Officer | $140/hr | 4-hour minimum, collected upfront |
Neighborhood Notification Rules
Required for certain filming activities
Certain filming activities require a notification letter and/or survey form to all addresses within a 300-foot radius, at least 24 hours before the first day of filming. This includes:
› Exterior filming or equipment on public property
› Posting No Parking signs in the neighborhood
› Use of weapons (props or otherwise)
› Filming outside normal business hours on private property
Notification is generally not required if filming takes place solely within private property during normal hours.
Key Contacts & Resources
Film office, fire safety, and downloadable forms
FilmBurbankCA.com
Official permit portal — apply online, manage accounts, and track permits.
Fire Film Safety Office
BFDfilming@burbankca.gov · (818) 238-3473. Contact 72 hours before filming.
PDF Form Library
Rules & Regulations, insurance forms, drone addendum, survey forms, and more.
Filming Locations
Searchable directory of city-approved filming locations with photos and amenities.
Film Permit Office Hours: Monday through Thursday. The office is dark on Fridays. Online submission is the default path — if you experience issues, paper applications are available in the PDF library.
Extraordinary Circumstances (5-Day Lead Time)
These activities require 5 business days instead of the standard 3
Blocking public right of way
Filming near freeways
Train track proximity
Rooftop filming
Drone / UAS use
Pyrotechnics
Stunts
Weapons on set
Street closures