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Boston Filming Permit

Save street spots for production vehicles and equipment. Easy Moving Permits handles the street occupancy filing so your crew can keep moving.

Get My Permit - $179, No Charge Until Approved

Card authorized at checkout. You are only charged once your permit is approved.

Boston's street occupancy permit lets you reserve public parking spots for filming, production vehicles, equipment, or any other curb space your shoot needs. We file the permit with Boston Public Works and post the No Parking signs so your spots are clear when your crew arrives.

Bonded city account required

Boston requires a bonded company, contractor, or individual account for street occupancy permits. Easy Moving Permits files the permit on your behalf, and you will enter the bonded account details during the application.

Note on filming permits

This permit covers reserving spots on the street and is issued by Boston Public Works. Your production may also need permits from the City of Boston's Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture or other departments. Check with the city directly for any additional filming requirements.

Requirements

  • ✓ A bonded company, contractor, or individual account must exist in Boston's city database.
  • ✓ Apply at least 7 business days before your shoot date.
  • ✓ Enter the number of parking spaces you need and the number of shoot days.
  • ✓ Permits cover up to 2 weeks at a time.

How It Works

1

Apply online

Fill out the application in under 5 minutes. The form calculates your exact city fee in real time.

2

We file with Boston PWD

We submit your application to Boston Public Works the same business day. Your card is only charged once the permit is approved.

3

We post the signs

We put up the No Parking signs before your start date so your spaces are clear when you need them.

Permit Cost

The city fee is set by Boston Public Works based on the spaces and duration you need. Our service fee is a flat $179.

Example: 3 spaces, 2 days

City permit fee $154.00
Easy Moving Permits service fee (includes sign posting) $179.00
Total $333.00

The application calculates your exact total before you pay. Metered spaces incur an additional city fee.

Use the full Boston fee calculator →

Common Questions

What does this permit cover for film productions? ▼
It reserves public street parking spots for your production vehicles, equipment, or any other curb use. Boston describes it as a permit to save spots on the street for parking or filming.
Do I need other permits to film in Boston? ▼
Possibly. This is specifically the street occupancy permit from Boston Public Works for reserving street spots. Film productions may also need permits from the Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture or other city departments. Check with the City of Boston directly for your production's full requirements.
Do I need to be a bonded contractor? ▼
You need a bonded company, contractor, or individual account in Boston's city database. Easy Moving Permits files the street occupancy permit using the city account details you provide.
How far in advance do I need to apply? ▼
At least 7 business days before your shoot date. Apply as soon as your shoot location and dates are confirmed.
Who posts the No Parking signs? ▼
We do. Sign posting is included in the $179 service fee, which is $51 less than other services. Signs go up before your shoot date so your spots are clear when the crew arrives.

Ready to Get Your Boston Filming Permit?

Online application. We handle the filing and sign posting so you can stay focused on the job.

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$51 less than other services · We post the No Parking signs · Apply at least 7 business days out