Delta's Film Office provides fast one-stop service to make your filming experience in our community hassle-free and pleasant for our residents and your film crews.
Filming Application
All filming requests require a completed Film Permit Application Form, which should be emailed to the Film Office as far in advance as possible prior to the proposed commencement of filming. The application should contain as much information as is available at the time of submission. Please review the fee list below for information on municipal filming fees and other possible applications required.
General Information
- A Business License is not required for filming in Delta
- Noise Control Bylaw hours are 7 am to 7 pm, Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm, Saturdays, and no noise on Sundays or Statutory Holidays.
- Polling is required for filming, regardless of Noise Control Bylaw hours
- Cemetery film requests are not permitted. Filming is also not permitted in the Municipal Hall or Council Chambers
- Require a minimum of $5,000,000 in comprehensive General Liability insurance with The City of Delta as an additional insured
- Deposit refund will be mailed to the address listed under Production Company Information
- If a Hydrant Use Permit is required, please fill out a Hydrant Use Permit Application Form and submit to engineering@delta.ca
- Electrical permits can be secured through Technical Safety BC
- Filming on ALR must comply with the Agricultural Land Reserve General Regulation.
Film Permit Fees
- Film Permit: $280/each plus applicable taxes
- Student Film Permit: Free*
*Verified student productions are exempt from filming permit fees, but are subject to charges if they require municipal services (i.e. police, fire, liaison, parking, city facility/park use, etc.). Students must provide proof of registration in an accredited educational institution.
Other Fees/Deposits
- Street Use Fee/Street Parking Fee (Each Street Block): $450/day
- Parking Lot Fee $650.00/day
- Film Liaison Fee: Actual Cost
Deposit: A minimum of $2,500
Delta Police - Actual Cost
- Police Officer: $130.00/hour
- Police Cruiser: $165.00/day (vehicle associated with the police officer)
- Police Officer Travel Time: $65.00/day (30 minutes of hourly rate)
- Call out: Minimum 4 hours
- Call out: Minimum 48 hours notice required for all requests and cancellations.
Parks, Facility Locations, and Municipal Land Usage
- Hawthorne Grove Park Fee (inclusive of Harris Barn, Kirkland House and shared parking area) $6,500.00/day
- North 40 Park Reserve or Paterson Park Fee (Film Day(s)): $1,500.00/day
- North 40 Park Reserve or Paterson Park Fee (Prep/Wrap): $1,000.00/day
- City Park Fees: Available upon request
- Facility Fees: Available upon request
- Municipal Land Usage: Available upon request
Delta Fire
- Pyrotechnics Permit Fee: $200/each
- All other Delta Fire Fees: Actual Cost
Engineering Operations
- Engineering Operations Fees: Actual Cost
General Administration Fee
- Total actual cost subject to 15% service charge
Good & Services Tax (GST)
Delta's GST number is 121377592.
Hydrant Use Permit
Requests for a Hydrant Use Permit must be submitted 48 business hours prior to the Double Check Valve Assembly (DCVA) installation date to be accommodated. DCVA's will be installed by the City of Delta - direct hook ups are not permitted.
| DCVA Deposit: | $1,000.00 |
| Water Meter Deposit: | $1,600.00 |
| Inspection Fee: | $245.00 |
| Permit Fee: | $45.00 |
| Water (1st day use): | $268.00 |
| Water (Additional days): | $152.00/day |
| Minimum Quarterly Charge: | $1,033.00 |
| Rate Per Cubic Metre: | $3.23 |
Questions? We're here to help! Contact our Film Office directly by email or by phone at 604-946-3260.