LA County Moves to Streamline Film Permits, Opening Doors for CRE Growth
The LA County Board of Supervisors just approved a plan to speed up film permits and grow the industry, which could mean more filming, tenants, and investment for local commercial properties.
What You Need to Know
Key details include:
- County departments have been asked to find ways to make film and TV permits simpler and faster.
- The plan aims to speed up approval for on-set Sheriff’s deputies and clarify when fire safety advisors are needed.
- The county wants to set up a $100 million fund to help film tech startups, working with both public and private partners.
- The county’s real estate team will work with film schools and industry experts to explore building a modern production space for filming and job training.
How It Impacts You
These county changes could bring new opportunities:
More filming in LA: Easier permits and tax breaks could bring more film and TV projects, boosting demand for commercial spaces as filming locations.
More tenant demand: A stronger film industry means studios, offices, and tech startups may look for new or bigger spaces in your buildings.
Tech growth: The film-tech fund and new production spaces could lead to more investment in nearby industrial and flexible-use properties.
New partnerships: Property owners and service providers can work more easily with scouts, crews, and government as permits get simpler.
Stay Connected
As LA works to stay the entertainment capital, commercial real estate will gain from more investment, jobs, and innovation.
BOMA/GLA will report on these changes in BOMA on the Frontline and continue to support policies that help members succeed.
