List the home with a location service or a manager that books productions, set a day rate, and let the production pull the permit and carry the insurance. In the City of Los Angeles, filming on private property needs a FilmLA permit that the production applies for at least three business days ahead, with standard hours of 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. on weekdays and 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on weekends. Homes commonly earn about $1,000 to $4,000 a shoot day, and more for standout properties.
By the Villa Home Studios team · Updated
FilmLA permits are applied for by the production company, not the homeowner.
FilmLA requires $1 million in general liability for filming ($500,000 for stills only).
FilmLA delivers notices to neighbors about two days before filming.
7 a.m. to 10 p.m. on weekdays, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on weekends.
Dates, areas of the home, crew size, damage terms and payment, in writing.
Owners get booked through location services, scouts or a manager.
Published figures vary by source and by home:
| Source | Figure | Published |
|---|---|---|
| Giggster | $1,000 to $10,000 a day for movies | October 2024 |
| Peerspace | $140 to $320 an hour, so $1,200 to $3,600 for a 12-hour shoot | November 2024 |
| Giggster (Los Angeles listings) | Houses at about $65 to $125 an hour; LA filming locations average $222 an hour | Viewed October 28, 2026 |
For shoots in the City of Los Angeles:
Before the first shoot:
Homes we manage can host film and photo productions alongside overnight guests. Productions request dates on our site, we send a quote, and the shoot is confirmed once the production signs our location agreement and sends proof of its own insurance. Every shoot day shows in the owner portal.
Commonly about $1,000 to $4,000 a shoot day, according to location marketplaces, with standout homes earning more. Rates depend on the look of the home, crew size and hours.
The production. In the City of Los Angeles the production company applies to FilmLA and carries the required insurance.
Yes. FilmLA delivers notices to neighbors about two days before filming in the City of Los Angeles.
Standard FilmLA hours are 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. on weekdays and 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on weekends. Other hours need a neighbor survey.
Sources: FilmLA area requirements and common fees for the City of Los Angeles (info.filmla.com, published August and October 2026), filmla.com/communities; Giggster help center and Los Angeles listings; Peerspace. This is general information; confirm current fees with FilmLA.
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