Industry Resources & Fees

Maple Ridge wants you to film in our community so we have made it as accessible as possible.

Electrified Film Kiosk

We're pleased to announce that our all-new Electrified Film Kiosk at the Waterfront Lot is now active and will power film productions for years to come. Maple Ridge is the only municipal location outside of Vancouver to construct one of its kind for the film industry.

The investment into this resource is meant to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions coming from generators used in central areas where trucks, gear, talent trailers, and other items are parked. Maple Ridge is interested in enabling a competitive environment for the film industry, recognizing there is growing interest and motivation to decrease emissions over time.

Filming Fees in Maple Ridge

Production Levels

Level 1	Independent Level 1, Still Photography, Student, and Non-Profit Filming
Level 2	Movie of the Week, Feature Film Level 1, TV Series Level 1, Commercial, Independents Level 2
Level 3	Feature Film Level 2, TV Series Level 2

Affordable Film Production - Fees Effective June 11, 2025

Item	Rate
Filming Permit Application	$250 Per Application
- Additional Locations	$125 Per Additional Location
Filming Business License Fee	$110
Special Effects Permit	$200
Change to Parking Requirements	$50
Penalty Fee for Failure to Obtain a Permit Prior to Filming in Maple Ridge	$500
Administration Fee	10%
Expedited Film Permit Application Fee	Level 1 - Variable, Level 2 - $250, Level 3 - $1000
Film Permit Change Fee	Level 1 - Variable, Level 2 - $100, Level 3 - $250
Material Breach of Film Permit Fee	Level 1 - Variable, Level 2 - $500, Level 3 - $1000
Waterfront Parking Lot - Half Lot with Partial Electrical Access - Per Day	Level 1 - Variable, Level 2 - $1050, Level 3 - $1250
Waterfront Parking Lot - Half Lot with Full Electrical Access - Per Day	Level 1 - Variable, Level 2 - $1250, Level 3 - $1500
Waterfront Parking Lot - Full Lot with Full Electrical Access - Per Day	Level 1 - Variable, Level 2 - $1500, Level 3 - $2000
City Parking Lot Rental - Per Day	Level 1 - Variable, Level 2 - $850, Level 3 - $1000
Neighbourhood Park - Per Day	Level 1 - $100, Level 2 - $500, Level 3 - $750
Destination Park - Winter/Fall/Spring - Per Day	Level 1 - $200, Level 2 - $1200, Level 3 - $1800
Destination Park - Summer - Per Day	Level 1 - $200, Level 2 - $1500, Level 3 - $3000
Whonnock Lake Park - Winter/Fall/Spring - Per Day	Level 1 - Variable, Level 2 - $1800, Level 3 - $2500
Whonnock Lake Park - Summer - Per Day	Level 1 - Variable, Level 2 - $2500, Level 3 - $4000
Municipal Facility	See Schedule B - PRC Fees
Preparation and Production Wrap	50% of Location Fee
Noise Exemption - Received 5 Days Prior to Filming	$50
Noise Exemption - Received Less Than 5 Days Prior to Filming	$100
Damage Deductions	As Incurred
Security Deposit/Damage Deposit	$400 - $35,000
Cancellation Fee	50% of Application & Location Fee
Fire Department Equipment, Staff, and Vehicles	Determined by Fire Chief
RCMP Equipment, Staff, and Vehicles	Determined by RCMP
Municipal Staff	Two Times (2x) Hourly Position Rate in the Collective Agreement

Location	Rate
One Location	$175
Two Locations	$245
Three Locations	$315
Four Locations	$350
Five Locations	$420
Six Locations	$490
Seven Locations	$560
Eight Locations	$630
Nine Locations	$700
Annual Permit Location (Unlimited Locations)	$770
Additional Electrical Permit Fee	$240

(Inspections outside normal work hours: Before 8:00 am, after 4:00 pm. Monday – Friday, Weekends & Statutory Holidays)

Note:

If no new rate is identified, the most recently stated rate will continue to be applied.
All fees are exclusive of tax, which will be added, if applicable.