Commercial Photography and Filming

The use of property under the jurisdiction of Santa Barbara County Community Services Department for film and photo shoots requires a permit ($75 cost), plus payment of a fee that is based on one of the following categories of use:

   A. Feature Films & TV Movies
   B. TV Series & Music Videos
   C. TV Commercials, Automobile Stills and Videos
   D. Educational and Documentary Films
   E. Still Photography on Public Right-Of-Way

Fees for use of parks, buildings and grounds other than the County Courthouse range from $100 to $3,000 per day, depending on the category of use.

Use of the County Courthouse ranges from $100 to $3,000, depending on the category of use, and production is limited to the exterior of the Courthouse only. Production time starts at two hour increments and goes up to a full day use. Please note: Use of the Courthouse is left to the discretion of the South County Operations Manager.

The Goleta Pier may be used for film and photo shoots. Please note: Use of Goleta Beach Pier is left to the discretion of the South County Operations Manager.

For more information please contact:

   Santa Barbara County Permits Office
   Antoinette Alvarado
   (805) 568-3122
   aalvarad@co.santa-barbara.ca.us

   Parks Division Film Permit Coordinator
   Lyn Semenza
   (805) 568-2466
   semenza@co.santa-barbara.ca.us