In Suffolk County film permitting is done at the most local municipal level. The County is comprised of 10 Towns and 32 incorporated villages. Most permitting and insurance filing is done at either the Town or Village level.
Exceptions are made for filming on county owned property, including all county parks, the Gabreski Airport in Westhampton Beach, and all other county facilities.
The Department of the Interior issues permits for some areas on the Fire Island National Seashore. Other areas are under the jurisdiction of Villages or Towns.
The New York State Department of Parks issues film permits for state parks that are located within Suffolk County.
Please contact us during you pre-production phase to access all available county services, including police assistance. We will determine where you will need to file insurance and apply for a permit.
The following permits are available online, which can be filled out and sent to the appropriate contact stated on the permit:
Suffolk County Parks Department
Town of East Hampton
Village of East Hampton
Town of Southampton
Please note that there are a number of Towns and Villages in Suffolk County that do not charge permit fees. The Suffolk County Film Office will be happy to work with you to identify liaisons in each Town and Village who can assist you in obtaining permits and clearances for your project. Below is a file listing all Incorporated Villages in Suffolk County.
Suffolk Villages by towns |
