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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Aurora - Adams County portion
Aurora requires permits for regulated construction and related work including building, sign, lawn and irrigation, chicken, and public improvement permits.
Note: Public-facing exemption list was not clearly published on the main pages reviewed. Use Aurora's permit guides and call 303-739-7420 before treating any building work as exempt.
- Permit application
- Plans and drawings as applicable
- Specifications and calculations as applicable
- Building guides and forms
- Trade-specific supporting materials
- Building code
- 2021 IBC, IRC, IMC, IFGC, IFC, IPC, IEBC, IECC, ISPSC, and 2023 NEC.
- Owner-builder
- Aurora publishes DIY and owner-directed home-improvement guidance for homeowner work.
- Contractor requirements
- Aurora contractor license required for most contractor work; plumbing and electrical contractors rely on current Colorado master and contractor licenses on file with Aurora.
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Confirm scope, code, and permit type using Aurora permit pages, building guides, and adopted code pages.
- 02 Apply online through Aurora4Biz or coordinate with the Permit Center for in-person support.
- 03 Upload plans, forms, and supporting documents required for plan review.
- 04 Respond to review comments and obtain all department approvals.
- 05 Pay permit fees and any tax amounts due.
- 06 Receive issued permit, keep approved plans on site, then schedule inspections.
Fee schedule
Aurora - Adams County portion building permit fees
Online and in-person payment options are available through Aurora4Biz and the Permit Center.
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- Aurora4Biz portal (online)
- inspectionrequests@auroragov.org (email)
- 303-739-7420 (phone)
- 303-739-7412 (fax)
- Scheduling deadline
- Online cutoff is 5:45 a.m. day of inspection; phone requests are taken Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Wednesday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Inspection hours
- Online requests accepted at any time for next-day inspections
Typical sequence: Permit issuance, staged trade/building inspections before concealment, final inspections, then CO/TCO if applicable.
Frequently asked
Common questions about Aurora - Adams County portion permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Aurora - Adams County portion, CO? ▸
02 How much does a building permit cost in Aurora - Adams County portion, CO? ▸
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Aurora - Adams County portion, CO? ▸
04 How do I schedule a building inspection in Aurora - Adams County portion, CO? ▸
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with City of Aurora Building Division, Permit Center before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.