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Film permitting in King County
Executive Order: Action Plan to Prioritize Growth of Local Film Industry
Our state is centered between two highly competitive film regions, British Columbia and Oregon, with Washington’s film incentive being one of the lowest state film incentives in the country. This makes it difficult for our region to maintain a competitive edge in the film industry. Film production is a high-risk business and film producers are financially compelled to produce their work in incentivized regions. King County has an opportunity to increase our competitive edge with the intent of generating jobs and stimulating business in the creative economy.
King County has extraordinary locations that have served as settings for numerous films and episodic productions, including films like Twin Peaks, Captain Fantastic, The Vanishing, Say Anything, Singles, and episodic series such as Northern Exposure. These feature films and series, along with commercial productions, generate the work that keeps our industry professionals employed, while they create the productions that allow us to export our cultural and commercial capital to the world.
How do I get a permit to film in King County?
King County Owned Property
For permit inquiries related to filming on King County properties including roads, parks, ferry, libraries, Metro, and facilities, please contact creativeeconomy@kingcounty.gov and we will connect you with the proper film liaison in King County.
For permit inquiries related to filming at Harbor Island Studios
Please complete the inquiry form
Locations owned by cities or other governmental entities within King County (Port of Seattle, tribal reservations, WA state, etc.)
For inquiries related to locations that are within King County, but not owned by King County, please contact creativeeconomy@kingcounty.gov and we will connect you with the jurisdiction’s film liaison.
Privately owned locations
A King County film permit is not required to film on privately owned locations.