The regional film office for the City and County of San Diego, relaunched to provide one-stop permitting and production support. It assists film, TV, and commercial productions with permits, locations, and connections to local crew and services in the San Diego 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 & comparisonThe office itself offers fee-free filming permits and no location fees on City public property (parks, beaches, piers). Productions can access California's statewide Film & TV Tax Credit Program (up to ~25%) administered by the California Film Commission.
Official incentive details