Permits for Temporary Use of Streets and Sidewalks

• The City of Austin requires a permit for using a street or sidewalk for filming in Austin.
• Applications must be submitted 2 to 3 days prior to filming, depending on the type of film. Applications can be requested through the Right of Way Management Approval Network.
• There are no fees required for this permit.
• There is an insurance requirement of $500,000 of general liability insurance that lists the City of Austin as an additional insured.
• A traffic control plan must be submitted as a part of the permit application.
• A map of the area being permitted must also be submitted.
• Notification of affected property owners or residents is required.
• Notification of the Austin Police Department is required.

For other details about this permit, please contact Right of Way Management at 512-974-1150.

Permits for Filming in Parks

To film at City of Austin Parks permitting inquiries must be made through the Parks & Recreation Department, please see the film permit section for filming permit application.  Please contact Sonia Freelandthe Park Office of Special Events at reservations@austintexas.gov, or 512-974-6797.

Permits for Filming and Photography at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

Visit the airport website for a list of guidelines and to download an application form provided by the City's Department of Aviation. Please direct any filming and photography questions to Francisco “Kiko” Garza at 512-530-7526.

State of Texas - Capital Grounds

If you would like to film on the State Capital Grounds, you must make a request to the State Preservation Board.

State of Texas - Public Properties

In order to film on a state-owned building, park, or other property a request must be submitted to the Texas Film Commission. For further information please contact film@gov.texas.gov or 512-463-9200.

University of Texas - Austin

All campus filming inquires should be directed to Amy Maverick Crossette, 512-573-1078.