New York — New York State Film Tax Credit Program (Production)

Headline rate 30%

Type Tax credit (refundable)

Minimum spend Minimum budget of $1 million if the majority of principal photography days are in the five New York City boroughs, Westchester, Rockland, Nassau or Suffolk counties; minimum budget of $250,000 if the majority of principal photography days are in any other New York county.

Program cap Funded at $700 million per year through 2036.

Administered by Empire State Development — Governor's Office of Motion Picture & Television Development

Country / State United States

Program status active

Last verified 2026-11-10

Official program page

Summary only — incentive terms change. Confirm current terms with the administering body before committing to a location.

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