Film Office & Commission
Greater Palm Springs Film Office (Film Oasis / Visit Greater Palm Springs)
The film office program of Visit Greater Palm Springs, promoting the Coachella Valley's desert landscapes, mid-century architecture, and 300 days of annual sunshine to productions. It provides professional assistance to production companies seeking location shoots in the Greater Palm Springs region.
Filming incentives
- Rate
- 35% base (up to 45% with uplifts)
- Credit type
- Refundable (90% paid over 5 years)
- Min. spend
- $1M qualified California spend
Figures describe the California program, not this office. Incentive terms change with legislation: confirm current rates, caps, and eligibility with the office before budgeting.
At-a-glance figures, not yet checked against official sources
Full California incentive breakdown, estimator & comparisonThis is a local film liaison/permitting office (Film Oasis) and does not administer its own rebate; productions may qualify for California's statewide Film & TV Tax Credit administered by the California Film Commission. The office provides free location scouting, permit facilitation and production support across Greater Palm Springs.
Official incentive details