If you are planning a production using the property of Pima County or City of Tucson, the Tucson Film Office staff guarantees the elimination of red tape associated with a local film production.

We provide no-fee permits, production manuals which include professionally skilled crew, and reliable information regarding a Tucson shoot.

We will personally assist with location scoutings as well as coordinate arrangements with Fire, Police and Traffic Engineering Department personnel.

In short, this office is well qualified to assist in all your local filming needs to ensure a happy and successful production.

Below is a summary of the necessary permits and guidelines:


City of Tucson: License/Bailment Agreement
(this does not include private property)
Certificates of insurance for coverage as described in agreement shall be filed with the licensor prior to commencement of any activity under this agreement. The city must be added as additional insured. The minimum amount of insurance is one million dollars per occurrence

To download a PDF file of the City of Tucson License/Bailment Agreement, click here.

City of Tucson: Guidelines for Filming in Residential Neighborhoods
Film companies are required to follow the terms of this guideline. A copy shall be read and signed.

Pima County: Film Licensing Guidelines
(this does not include private property)
Film companies requesting the use of Pima county rights-of-ways or lands on which to film are required to be licensed by the Pima county board of supervisors. Pima county shall be named as additional insured. Insurance coverage limits between one million dollars and five million dollars.

To download a PDF file of the Pima County film permit, click here.