Film Permit Application

We are excited that you have chosen Richmond Hill for your film project!

Before you fill out the application form, please read the following to ensure that you are following the correct process.

• You don’t require a film permit, if you film on a private property in Richmond Hill without blocking a road.
• You do require a film permit, if any of the following applies:
  • Filming takes place on City’s property: Arenas, City Hall, Community Centres, David Dunlap Observatory, Libraries, McConaghy Seniors’ Centre, Parks and parkettes, Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts, Swimming pools (at Community Centres), other City-owned buildings and spaces
  • filming on roads
  • filming outside of permitted times (7am till 11pm) due to Municipal Noise Bylaw
  • road closure is needed for filming, or road is used for parking production vehicles
  • Noise Exemption application is needed. Check the Municipal Noise Bylaw.
  • use of weapons or special effects
• If filming permit is required, you must complete Certificate of Insurance for:
  • Commercial General Liability in the amount of $5 million
  • Automobile Liability (if needed) in the amount of $2 million
• Film permit fee applicable:
  • Commercial Film Permit Application, fee of $418.97 + HST, per application
  • Independent Film Permit Application, fee of $209.49 + HST, per application
  • Student Film Permit Application, fee of $56.65 + HST, per application
  • Security deposit of $1000 per City of Richmond Hill location.

Information Collection Notice

Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act 2001, S.O. 2001, C.25. Information will be used and/or disclosed for the purposes of administering and managing film permits. Questions about this collection can be directed to the Manager Recreation and Administration Services, 225 East Beaver Creek Road, Richmond Hill, ON L4B 3P4, 905-771-8800.