Student Filming Guidelines for Chatham County

Permit ProcedureFill out the Chatham County Student Filming Application at least 5 business days in advance in order to be considered for approval. Submit to Monica Middleton, in person, at the Dept of Building Safety & Regulatory Services at 1117 Eisenhower Drive, Suite D, Savannah, Georgia 31406 or by mail at the following address:
Department of Building Safety & Regulatory Services
ATTN: Monica Middleton
P.O. Box 8161
Savannah, GA 31412-8161

If students wish to use a Chatham County park or facility, please check to see if the property is available for your requested dates via the online Chatham County Facilities webpage.
Fee StructureApplicants must pay a $25 non-refundable administrative fee with their application. Please make checks payable to Chatham County.
Insurance and NotificationContact Monica Middleton for Insurance requirements.

Notification Your permit requires you to provide notification to the residents and businesses near the location.
This must be completed at least 2 business days before the scheduled shoot day(s).

All notification letters should be uploaded using this form.
Hard copies of this letter must be printed and distributed at least 48 hours prior to filming activity. For an example of a notification letter, please click HEREFailure to notify as described in the permit is a violation.
ContactMonica Middleton
Occupational Tax Supervisor
Dept. of Building Safety & Regulatory Services
912.201.4322
mpmiddle@chathamcounty.org