Filming Regulations for the City of Miami Beach

Here is a very brief introduction to Miami Beach’s permit requirements. We encourage applicants to visit our web page  http://www.filmiamibeach.com and review our full guidelines - along with our photo library and newest incentive news. We hope you will contact us directly with any questions you may have - we are here to help! 

Basic Permit Application Requirements:

• Valid Certificate of Insurance
• Valid Indemnity Agreement 
• Completed Permit Application

Time Limits:

• Locations for film production are reserved on a first come, first serve basis and early notice is strongly urged for those applicants wishing to secure specific locations
• Film permit requests are strongly suggested to be received at this office a minimum of 4 business days prior to the start of shooting and no less than 48 hours prior to start of production
• Photography permit requests must be received no later than noon the day prior to the shoot

City Wide Permits give you the flexibility to shoot anywhere on public property within the City (beaches, parks, etc.):  

• Permits issued for a specific location have priority over and City-Wide permits
• City-Wide permits do not include Golf Courses, private property or facilities
• Larger productions may be required to indicate specific locations   

Film and Print Division
City of Miami Beach
Phone: 305-673-7070
Fax: 305-673-7063
E-mail City of Miami Beach 

Miami Beach Ordinance 2015-3962
Expanded Polystyrene Sale and Use Restrictions
Click here to read the full ordinance.