Permits
The Colorado Springs Film Commission staff is here to help you obtain the necessary permits for your film project (or to help you figure out if you don't need a permit). It's never too early to start, so please contact us as soon as you can.
Amy Long
719.685.7630
or
Chelsy Murphy
719.685.7639
A permit is required if an organized activity involves the use of, or has impact upon public property, traffic flow, pedestrian movement, public facilities, parks, sidewalks, street areas or the temporary use of private property in a manner that significantly varies from its current land use. If you do need a permit, you will need a current Certificate of Insurance in order to proceed with the permitting process.
Here are the most common permit requirements:
1. Filming in a City Park
If you plan to film at a city park, including Garden of the Gods, America the Beautiful Park, Memorial Parks or other city park, you will need to fill out a permit application. The permit application fee is $25 and the cost to film in a City park starts at $250 per day. Road closures may require an additional fee. When you sumbit your application, you must also submit a $1,000,000 certificate of insurance that names the City of Colorado Springs as additional insured. Turnaround time is typical 1-2 business days, though that is not guaranteed. Additional permit information can be found in this brochure. You may contact the City directly about park permits.
Stacy Fritts (sfritts @ springsgov.com) 719.385.6519
2. Filming that requires road closures or barricades
If your film project requires road closures or other public accommodations, submit a Special Events application to the City of Colorado Springs Police Department.
Sergeant Larry Morgan - 719.444.3138
3. Filming on Pikes Peak Highway or the summit of Pikes Peak
Contact the Pikes Peak Highway directly for a permit application and information. The highway requests a 6-month lead time, but can work with you if your time frame is shorter. The cost to film on the highway begins at $2,000 per day on the highway and is lower if filming only on the summit. Please call for details.
Sandy Elliott (selliott @ springsgov.com) 719.385.7705
Fee Waiver or Reduction
Non-profit organizations may qualify for a fee reduction or waiver. Review the policy for more details.
Please review the links to the left for additional organizations you may need to contact.
