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Film Tampa Bay issues free permits for Tampa and Hillsborough County; commercial shoots on public property need one, with a small-crew exemption in county parks only.
Permit: conditional
Shoot decision
Depends on setup
Commercial (paid) filming and photography on public property in the City of Tampa and Hillsborough County requires a film permit, applied for online through Film Tampa Bay.
Permit
Conditional
Issuer: Film Tampa Bay (Tampa Hillsborough Film and Digital Media Commission)
Cost: Permits are free; production costs like police details are billed separately
Processing: Allow at least 5 business days
Commercial (paid) filming and photography on public property in the City of Tampa and Hillsborough County requires a film permit, applied for online through Film Tampa Bay. In Hillsborough County parks and conservation areas, shoots with a total of 5 people or fewer (photographer and subjects included) are exempt, but that exemption does NOT apply inside City of Tampa parks. A certificate of insurance is required for permitted shoots. Verify current terms with the film commission.
Drone / airspace
Commercial drone work requires FAA Part 107; the city adds insurance and approval requirements
Local takeoff, landing, and park restrictions 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 city law.
Practical notes
- The 5-person exemption is county-only: a small portrait shoot that is fine in a Hillsborough County park still needs a permit in a City of Tampa park.
- The Tampa Riverwalk is city property, so commercial shoots there run through the permit.
- One Film Tampa Bay application covers Tampa, Temple Terrace, Plant City, and unincorporated Hillsborough County.
Guidance, not legal advice
Rules change and enforcement varies. Confirm with the issuing authority before you shoot. Drone law depth lives at Drone Authority.
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