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Do I need to notify neighborhoods in San Francisco of filming?

It depends. Sending letters or leaflets to San Francisco residents where you are filming is only required in special cases as dictated by the San Francisco Film Office.

To notify a San Francisco neighborhood that you will be filming, distribute a letter to every resident and merchant in advance of your shoot.

Who is eligible for the Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC) Program offered by the San Francisco Mayor’s Office of Housing (MOH)?

To be eligible for the Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC) Program offered to first-time homebuyers by the San Francisco Mayor’s Office of Housing (MOH) applicants must meet a number of requirements. Applicants who have not claimed mortgage interest deductions on their taxes at any time the past three tax years are eligible for MCC.

How do I reserve equipment vehicle parking for my film crew in San Francisco?

Your permit provides parking privileges on San Francisco city streets for vehicles essential to your shoot including equipment trucks, lifts, cranes, motorhomes and honeywagons. There is no additional fee for parking.

What is the Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC) Program offered by the SF Mayor’s Office of Housing (MOH)?

The Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC) Program offered to first-time homebuyers by the San Francisco Mayor’s Office of Housing (MOH) is a program designed to assist first-time homebuyers qualify for a mortgage loan and reduce their effective mortgage interest rate. The MCC offers a federal income tax advantage equal to 15% of the mortgage interest paid annually.

What is the application process for the Police in the Community (PIC) Program offered by the SF Mayor's Office of Housing (MOH)?

The first step in applying for the Police in the Community (PIC) Program offered to first-time homebuyers by the San Francisco Mayor’s Office of Housing (MOH) is to complete a first-time homebuyer education course through one of MOH’s five approved housing counseling agencies.

How do I close lanes or streets in San Francisco for shooting my film?

To close lanes or streets in San Francisco for your filming, you need to submit a Closure Application to the Department of Parking and Traffic. All applications must be submitted at least 5 business days in advance.

Street Closure Application Fees:
Fewer than 7 days: $750.
Fewer than 30 days: $650.
Fewer than 60 days: $550.
At least 60 days in advance of the event: $450.

Who is eligible for the Police in the Community (PIC) Program offered by the San Francisco Mayor’s Office of Housing (MOH)?

To be eligible for the Police in the Community (PIC) Program offered to first-time homebuyers by the San Francisco Mayor’s Office of Housing (MOH) applicants must meet a number of requirements. Most notably, applicants must be purchasing their first home in San Francisco and must be currently employed full time by the San Francisco Police Department (SFPD).

What is the Police in the Community (PIC) Program offered by the San Francisco Mayor’s Office of Housing (MOH)?

The Police in the Community (PIC) Program offered to first-time homebuyers by the San Francisco Mayor’s Office of Housing (MOH) is a downpayment assistance loan program designed to assist police officers employed by the San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) in purchasing a first home in San Francisco. The amount available for PIC loans is $20,000.

May I post directional signs around San Francisco to help my film crew find set locations?

Yes, you can post signs around San Francisco to help your film crew find set locations. Directional signs that are up to 8 ½ X 11 inches do not require a permit for posting around the city. Please review the Department of Public Works’ Guidelines for Posting Directional Signs (pdf) for a complete explanation of the rules surrounding sign posting in San Francisco.

What is the application process for the Teacher Next Door (TND) Program offered by the SF Mayor's Office of Housing (MOH)?

The first step in applying for the Teacher Next Door (TND) Program offered to first-time homebuyers by the San Francisco Mayor’s Office of Housing (MOH) is to complete a first-time homebuyer education course through one of MOH’s five approved housing counseling agencies.

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