Photo Pass Processing Fees & Information
Please note: Fees are subject to change in 2025
- The Photo Pass permit is intended for taking pictures or video of non-commercial clients by a Photographer or a Videographer.
- Examples:
- A Photographer is contracted by a couple to take their wedding photos in a park following their church wedding.
- A Photographer is contracted by parents who want their family pictures taken in a park.)
- Photo Pass permits cost $77.75 per year. (The fee Includes all Application/Processing and Usage fees.) If the Business is located within the City of Portland, it must have a mailing address. P.O. Boxes are not considered proof of residence. Tax receipts or utility bills may be used as proof of residence.) A 40% non-resident fee is applied to non-City of Portland Residents or Businesses. ($109.75)
Film, Video & Photography Application/Processing Fees
Please note: Fees are subject to change in 2025
2025 PP&R Film, Video & Photography Permit Application
- Application/Processing Fee: $121.25
- Application/Processing Fee for shoots with three (3) business days or less notice: $242.50
- No application fee for B-Roll filming
- Large film shoot taking place multiple days in one park or multiple parks over several days will be charged the higher application fee of $242.50.
Please submit your application at least 5 days prior to the requested date of use.
PP&R makes no guarantee that a park may be available for use with less than three business days’ notice.
Fee Waiver Eligibility
Fee waivers are available for the following types of activities and whose use does not exclude “in season” athletic league play or PP&R recreation or educational programming.
- News production, cable access, public service announcements (eligible for 100% reduction of usage fees)
- Documentary/advertising/marketing for the promotion of PP&R, City of Portland, Metro Area or the State of Oregon (eligible for 100% reduction of usage fees)
- Student film for class projects or non-commercial student productions (eligible for 100% reduction of usage fees)
- Groups who will have 10 or fewer people within the park (eligible for fee waivers listed further below)
Fee waivers do not waive extra fees such as vehicle access, electricity, application/processing fees, etc.
Usage Fees
Please note: Fees are subject to change in 2025
Film and Video Fees
- $87.00* (two-hour minimum) hourly without fee waiver
- $43.50* (two-hour minimum) hourly with fee waiver
Still Photography Fees
- $48.75* (two-hour minimum) hourly without fee waiver
- $24.50* (two-hour minimum) hourly with fee waiver
B-Roll Photography Fees
- $121.25* per day
- Up to five parks per permit
- No set up
- Scenery and beauty shots only
- No more than five crew members
- Standard film/video rates apply to more than five crew members.
Changes
All permits issued from the CSC are allowed one change in date or location. Any further changes may incur an additional application/processing fee.
Rain Dates
All film, video, and still shoot permits issued from the CSC are allowed one rain date per date booked at no charge at time of booking.
Availability and Lead Time
The Customer Service Center will make every effort to find an alternative location if the requested location is not available. Please be advised this is made more difficult the shorter the lead time. The CSC cannot guarantee that a previously booked location can be made available.