Industry Resources & Fees
Maple Ridge wants you to film in our community so we have made it as accessible as possible.
Filming Fees in Maple Ridge
Production Levels
| Level 1 | Independent Level 1, Still Photography, Student Filming |
| Level 2 | Move of the Week, Independent Level 2, TV Series, Commercial |
| Level 3 | Feature Film, TV Series Level 2 |
Affordable Film Production - Fees Effective January, 2024
| Item | Rate |
|---|
| Filming Permit Application | $250 per application |
| - Additional Locations | $ 75 per additional location |
| Student/Non-Profit Film Application | $50 |
| Administration Fee | 10% |
| Parking Lot - Per Day | $500 |
| Waterfront Parking Lot with Electrical Access - Per Day | $750 |
| Waterfront Parking Lot - Per Day | $600 |
| Special Effects Permit | $200 |
| Neighbourhood Park - Level 1 Production | $250 |
| Neighbourhood Park - Level 2 Production | $500 |
| Neighbourhood Park - Level 3 Production | $600 |
| Destination Park - Level 1 Production | $500 |
| Destination Park - Level 2 Production | $1,000 |
| Destination Park - Level 3 Production | $1,500 |
| Municipal Facility | See Schedule B - PRC Fees |
| Preparation and Production Wrap | 50% of Location Fee |
| Noise Exemption - Received 5 Days Prior to Filming | $50 |
| Noise Exemption - Received less than 5 days prior to filming | $100 |
| Damage Deductions | As incurred |
| Security Deposit/Damage Deposit | $1,000 - $30,000 |
| Cancellation Fee | 50% of Application & Location Fee |
| Fire Department equipment, staff and vehicles | Determined by Fire Chief |
| RCMP Equipment, staff and vehicles | Determined by RCMP |
| Municipal Staff | Two times (2x) hourly position rate in the Collective Agreement |
| Location | Rate |
|---|
| One Location | $175 |
| Two Locations | $245 |
| Three Locations | $315 |
| Four Locations | $350 |
| Five Locations | $420 |
| Six Locations | $490 |
| Seven Locations | $560 |
| Eight Locations | $630 |
| Nine Locations | $700 |
| Annual Permit Location (Unlimited Locations) | $770 |
| Additional Electrical Permit Fee | $240 |
(Inspections outside normal work hours: Before 8:00 am, after 4:00 pm. Monday – Friday, Weekends & Statutory Holidays)
Note:
- If no new rate is identified, the most recently stated rate will continue to be applied.
- All fees are exclusive of tax, which will be added, if applicable.
