The film commission for Monterey County, California, promoting the Big Sur coastline, Monterey Peninsula, and Salinas Valley as filming destinations. It provides free location assistance, permit coordination, and connections to local crew and services for film, TV, and commercial productions.
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 & comparisonThe Commission is a regional film liaison and does not administer its own cash rebate; productions may qualify for California's statewide Film & TV Tax Credit via the California Film Commission. It provides free permit coordination, location scouting and production support on the Central Coast.