This is the early phase of the reopening and your permit request may take longer than normal to obtain approval. We are working with our County departments and partners to establish processes for the “new normal”. Please check with our office since not all County or Municipal locations are open for productions yet.

Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez’s Initial Reopening Plan identifies non-essential businesses allowed to open Monday, May 18th 2020 with stringent capacity and safety rules in place. Businesses may wish to enforce more stringent guidelines or procedures. Municipalities may choose to follow Miami-Dade County’s guidelines or enact stricter requirements, but they cannot be more lenient. In addition, some businesses cannot reopen until a later date. Points in bold MUST be followed; other recommendations are strongly suggested.

"The New Normal – A Guide for Residents and Commercial Establishments” (subject to change) is available online

See specific requirements for hair and makeup departments on film/photo sets.

• Countywide film/photo permits – currently not being issued
• Beaches (including Crandon and Haulover) are still closed.
• County facilities – reviewing requests on a case-by-case basis with additional costs for sanitation and supervision
• Florida Courts - currently not being issued
• Corrections - currently not being issued
• Cultural Center Plaza and Main Library – not currently open to the public. Reviewing requests at the Cultural Center Plaza on a case-by-case basis. Flagler street sidewalk available. Cast/crew must be fewer than10 people. There will be extra cost for sanitation and supervision.
• Miami-Dade County Libraries - Miami-Dade County libraries are closed to the public, but reviewing requests on a case-by-case basis. There will be extra cost for sanitation and supervision.
• Miami-Dade County Fire Department – reviewing requests on a case-by-case basis. Burn permits are available.
• Miami International Airport and General Airports – reviewing requests on a case-by-case basis
• Medical Examiner’s Office – currently not being issued
• Miami-Dade Police Department (Off-Duty) - reviewing requests on a case-by-case basis with possibility of an additional officer or Sergeant required for supervision
• Parking Garages – available for film/photo shoots during regular advertised hours
• Parks - currently not being issued
• Roads and Bridges – reviewing requests on a case-by-case basis
• Swale Parking – reviewing requests on a case-by-case basis. Productions are encouraged to work with neighbors in utilizing their driveways for trucks and parking when necessary. If that is not accomplishable, an approved sign-off from the property owners where the swale is in front as well as neighboring properties will be required
• Transit – not issuing permits for the next two weeks. Thereafter, Reviewing requests on a case-by-case basis with more time needed for approvals.

• Town of Cutler Bay – reviewing requests on a case-by-case basis
• City of Doral – limited and case-by-case basis. No film permits will be issued in the next two weeks. Thereafter filming will be on a case-by-case basis with more time needed for approvals.
• City of Florida City – accepting applications for film/photo shoots on a case-by-case basis
• Village of El Portal – accepting applications for film/photo shoots
• City of Hialeah – no updates
• City of Hialeah Gardens - no updates
• City of Miami Beach - Miami Beach is still not processing permits at this time. There is an effort to open as soon as possible.
• City of Miami Gardens
  • reviewing requests on a limited case-by-case basis
  • gatherings are limited to no more than five (5) people
  • daily curfew of 10PM – 5AM is still in effect in Miami Gardens
  • Miami Gardens Parks remain closed
• Town of Miami Lakes - allowed on a limited case-by-case basis
• City of Miami Springs – reviewing requests on a limited case-by-case basis
• City of North Bay Village - currently not permitting
• City of North Miami Beach – accepting Film/photo permit applications 
• Village of Palmetto Bay - no updates
• City of South Miami - allowed on a limited case-by-case basis