Film Office & Commission
Seattle Office of Film and Music (Office of Economic Development)
The City of Seattle's film and music programs within the Office of Economic Development. The film program issues permits for filming on city property and works to attract, grow, and keep film production in Seattle.
Filming incentives
- Rate
- 30-45%
- Credit type
- Cash Rebate
- Min. spend
- $150K (commercials) / $300K (TV) / $500K (features)
Figures describe the Washington 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 Washington incentive breakdown, estimator & comparisonThe office focuses on permitting and industry support; the office page itself does not list incentives. Statewide funding assistance is available through Washington Filmworks (Motion Picture Competitiveness Program), a production incentive covering a percentage of qualified in-state spend.
Official incentive details