Do I Need a Film Permit? Unless you are filming in a licensed film studio, a valid Film Permit issued by the
West Hollywood Film Office is required for all shoots on public and private property. Even if the location is a
private residence or business, a Film Permit is required.

Procedures: First, contact the West Hollywood Film Office at (323) 848-6489 for an application. The City’s
Film Liaison will discuss the particulars of your production, and let you know what special conditions will apply,
whether or not a Sheriff’s Deputy is required, and any other information needed to secure the permit.

Insurance: $1 million liability insurance with clause to additionally insure the City of West Hollywood, its
officials and representatives. Student productions must provide insurance from the school they attend.
Law Enforcement: Law enforcement personnel are usually required for filming activity. In West Hollywood,
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputies must be used. Sheriff’s Deputies are retained by calling the Los
Angeles County Sheriff’s Dept. at (323) 267-4814. Fees for deputies are invoiced separately by the Sheriff’s
Department.

Fire Officials: Each request for filming will be reviewed by the Los Angeles County Fire Department. Fire
Safety Officers or Advisors may be required. Fees for fire officials are paid separately as invoiced by the
County Fire Department. For specific information, call the Fire Dept. Film Desk at (818) 364-8240.

Posting/Parking: All vehicles and equipment associated with filming activities must park in posted spaces
only. The production company is responsible for putting up and taking down all "No Parking/Tow
Away" signs. Requests for posting on City streets may require signatures from merchants and/or residents to
confirm notification (not for approval). "No Parking/Tow Away" signs must be posted 48 hours prior to the start
of production in residential areas to be enforceable; 24 hours prior in commercial areas. Crew cars must be
parked on private property; posted spaces are for production equipment and vehicles only. All requests for
posting should include a parking map, and parking meter numbers where applicable.

Filming Hours: Normal hours for filming are 7am to 10pm, and 8am to 10pm in residential areas on
weekends. Extended hours filming is prohibited in residential neighborhoods. Extended hours filming in
commercial areas may be allowed, depending on impact and proximity to residential areas. Signature
approvals are not accepted by the West Hollywood Film Office.

Notification:  Notification of residents and/or businesses within a 500-foot (or more) radius of the filming
location is required. Only letters composed with West Hollywood guidelines and requirements will be
accepted. See “Notification Information for Location Filming” for complete instructions. Permits will not be
issued without submission of an approved notification letter.