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Common Fees, Vernon

Last published at: November 5th, 2025

FilmLA Basic Fees List

 

Below are the most common fees assessed by this jurisdiction. Additional application, use, or personnel fees may apply based on location or scope of activity for this jurisdiction. Any fees not directly collected by FilmLA on behalf of the municipality through the film permit must be paid directly to the service provider. FilmLA makes every effort to publish the most up to date fees for these municipal service providers, however fees are subject to change at their discretion.

 

 

FilmLA Basic Fees List

Fee Type Rate Per

Permit Application Fee

Up to 5 Locations, 7 Consecutive Days

$931 Permit

Permit Rider Fee

During Business Hours

$148.75 Rider

Permit Rider Fee

After Business Hours

$208 Rider

Still Photo Application Fee*

Cast/Crew of 16+ Requires Motion Rate

$104 Permit
Still Photo Rider Fee $31 Rider
Student Permit Fee (simple) $52 Permit
Student Permit Fee (complex) $134 Permit
Non-Profit (PSA) Permit App Fee $73 Permit
Non-Profit (PSA) Permit Rider Fee $36 Permit

Notification Fee

Base Radius

$232 Radius
Lane Closure Administration Fee $78 Involved Location
Gunfire Administration Fee $78 Involved Location
Special FX - Explosion & Smoke Administration Fee $78 Involved Location
Drone Administration Fee $78 Involved Location
Helicopter Administration Fee $78 Involved Location

FilmLA Monitor Fee**

Minimum Applies. Subject to OT and DT.  Standard Arrival: 1 Hour Prior to Permit Start Time.

$44.50 Hour

* Still photo productions with a cast / crew size of 16 or more people will incur the Motion application fee. Any B-roll or motion filming in conjunction with a still photo shoot will also incur the Motion rate. Additionally, for crews of this size or larger, a LAFD Spot Check Surcharge will also be assessed.

** The FilmLA monitor service is charged in hourly increments based on time at location. For example, if monitor service is required from 6am-10pm, the breakdown of service hours would be 8 Regular hours, 4 overtime hours, and 4 double time hours to cover the service, whether completed by one or multiple monitors.

 

Common Fees, Vernon

Fee Type Rate Per
LA County Fire - Filming Review Fee $343.30 Permit

LA County Fire - Still Photography Review Fee

For Shoots Involving 16+ People

$277.00 Permit
LA County Fire - Special Effects Permit Fee $350 Involved Location

LA County Fire Safety Advisor (FSA)

Paid directly to provider and not collected by FilmLA.

$63.51 Hour (4hr Minimum, OT/DT Applies)

LA County Fire Safety Officer (FSO)

Paid directly to provider and not collected by FilmLA.

$201.82 Hour (4hr Minimum, Flat Rate: No OT/DT)
Vernon Application Fee $268 Permit
Vernon Building Inspection Service Fee $90 Hour
Vernon Street Use Fee $650 Day
Vernon City Property Use Fee $500 Day
Vernon Private Property Use Fee $150 Permit
Vernon Health Inspection Service Fee $150 Permit
Vernon Posting and Removal Service Fee $110 Location

Vernon Police Officer

Minimum Two Officers Required per Permit

Paid directly to provider and not collected by FilmLA

$75 Hour