Permits
Permits
Production permits in the Florida Keys and Key West are issued by the local jurisdiction where filming takes place. The Florida Keys and Key West Film Commission can help identify the correct permit path and coordinate with local agencies.
If filming is limited to private property, a public-property film permit is generally not required. Productions are still asked to notify the Film Commission of filming activity in the Florida Keys.
For questions, contact:
Chad Newman
Florida Keys and Key West Film Commission
chad@fla-keys.com
800-FILM-KEYS / 800-345-6539
305-293-1800
City of Key West
Filming on City of Key West public property, streets, sidewalks, parks, beaches or other city-controlled locations requires approval from the City of Key West.
City of Key West Filming Permit Application:
Form Center • City of Key West Filming Permit Application
The City of Key West asks for film permit applications to be submitted 14 business days before the film prep date.
Contact:
Alison M. Tejeda
Executive Administrator to Assistant City Manager
The City of Key West
1300 White Street
Key West, FL 33040
atejeda@cityofkeywest-fl.gov
305-809-3883
City of Marathon
Filming on City of Marathon public property, parks, beaches, streets or city facilities is handled through the city's Special Event Application process.
City of Marathon Special Event Application:
Special Event Application | Marathon, Florida
Direct online application:
OpenGov
Contact:
Brian Bradley
Deputy City Manager
City of Marathon
bradleyb@ci.marathon.fl.us
305-289-4147
Village of Islamorada
Filming on Village property, Village facilities, Village parks, roads or public rights-of-way in Islamorada requires approval from the Village of Islamorada.
Village of Islamorada Filming Permit Information:
Apply For A Filming Permit | Islamorada, FL
Filming Permit Application:
https://www.islamorada.fl.us/508/Filming-Permit-Application
The Village of Islamorada asks for filming permit applications to be submitted at least 7 days before filming.
Contact:
Angy Rivas
Planning Coordinator
Village of Islamorada
angy.rivas@islamorada.fl.us
305-664-6426
Fax: 305-664-6467
Monroe County and Other Locations
For filming in unincorporated Monroe County, county-owned parks, county-owned roads and bridges, Key Largo, FDOT roads and bridges, state parks, national parks, sanctuary waters or other agency-controlled locations, contact the Film Commission first.
Many productions need more than one approval, especially when filming involves roads, bridges, traffic control, drones, water work, state parks, national parks, protected resources or public property in more than one jurisdiction.
The Film Commission can help identify the correct agency contacts, permit requirements, insurance requirements and timing.
Roads, Bridges and Traffic Control
Filming on U.S. 1, state roads or FDOT-controlled bridges may require coordination with the Florida Department of Transportation, Monroe County, the Monroe County Sheriff's Office and other agencies.
FDOT One Stop Permitting:
FDOT - One Stop Permitting
For any road, bridge or traffic-control filming request, contact the Film Commission before applying so the correct process can be identified.
Water, Parks and Protected Areas
Additional approvals may be required for filming on or near the water, in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, in Florida State Parks, in Dry Tortugas National Park, in Everglades National Park, at Naval Air Station Key West, or in areas with protected wildlife or turtle nesting activity.
Contact the Film Commission before applying so the correct agency process can be identified.
Please ask for clarification if you are confused or if you have any questions.