Film Locations

Are YOU looking for a location for your next project? We can help you find the right place. Contact us with a description and location needs. 
Are YOU looking to make some extra cash renting out your home, or business for productions? Register your locations with us below. 

City of Bellingham Film Permits

Contact Doug at the City of Bellingham Permit Office regarding any questions related to filming in Bellingham.
360-778-7905
permits@cob.org
The City of Bellingham does not have an official film permit. Depending on the impact you will have you might need to fill out an special events permit. In order to do this your production must have insurance. If you are a small film crew and will not be obstructing the flow of foot traffic or street traffic you will most likely not need a permit. You should always check with the permit office first. See their website for more details and if your production is in need of a permit. 

Port of Bellingham Film Permits

Contact the Port of Bellingham Events at​
360-676-2500. 
events@portofbellingham.com

Permit fees
  • $600 8 hours of filming
  • $300 4 hours of filming
  • $120 1.5 hours of filming
*This does not include additional building or park rental fees, which may be charged at the regular port rates charged for private event space rental.
To film on the Port of Bellingham Property you will need to get a Film or Photography Production License. You will also need proof of production insurance. 
Required Information
All applications must include the following information prior to being considered for approval: 
  • Number of crew members and type of equipment to be used at the port
  • Proposed filming locations at the port 
  • Specific dates and times when shooting will occur
  • Statement about the general theme of the production and the relationship of port facilities to your production 
  • Whether you anticipate any security problems or labor disputes where crowd control may be an issue

    Submit Bellingham & Whatcom County Location Photos.

    We want to continue to put the Bellingham area on the map for film making. In order to get more filmmakers to film in our area we need to show them what a beautiful place this is to film. We encourage you to submit your location photos. If your a photographer we want to make sure that you are credited for your work. We encourage you to share a link to your website along with your photo.  If you are a location scout we want to help bring you business with the listings you share with us. Please make sure to include your contact info so we can list it with the location you are sharing with us. ​