Honolulu
Honolulu's per-day permit covers Oahu city and county land, with insurance only for higher-impact shoots and a separate state permit for state land.
Guidance, not legal advice
Permit
Conditional
Issuer: City and County of Honolulu Film Office (Mayor's Office of Culture and the Arts); state-owned land uses the separate Hawaii Film Office permit
Cost: City and county permit fees range from about $20 to $300 per day depending on the shoot and whether fee-reduction criteria are met
Processing: Apply ahead; payment due before the permit is released
A permit is required to film on city and county property and right of way on Oahu. Insurance of at least $1,000,000 general liability naming the City and County of Honolulu is required only for projects that create significant impact; low-impact shoots usually do not need it.
Drone / airspace
Commercial drone work requires FAA Part 107; expect restrictions over public land and beaches
Local rules sit on top of FAA airspace rules. For Part 107 and drone law, see Drone Authority.
Street / public space
Yes: you can photograph what is visible from public space in the US
Private property sets its own rules regardless of local law.
Practical notes
- Determine jurisdiction first: city and county versus State of Hawaii land use different film offices and permits.
- Apply via the ePermit system; fee reductions are available for qualifying productions.
Sources
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