City of Aurora - Arapahoe County portion

A building permit is required before work, including demolition, can begin; permits generally cover building, renovation/improvement, signs, lawns/irrigation, and related structural work.

Building code

2021 IBC, IRC, IMC, IFGC, IFC, IPC, IEBC, IECC, ISPSC, and 2023 NEC

Owner-builder

DIY and DIR home-improvement guidance is published, but detailed owner-builder conditions were not clearly stated on the pages reviewed.

Contractor requirements

Aurora licenses contractors locally; electricians and plumbers must have current Colorado state master and contractor licenses on file. Aurora does not issue a separate plumbing or electrical contractor license.

1. 01
   Confirm permit type and gather forms/guides from the Building Division permit page.
2. 02
   Apply through Aurora4Biz or coordinate with the Permit Center by email/phone for building code and construction services.
3. 03
   City routes plans for review and comments as applicable.
4. 04
   Pay permit, plan review, and applicable city/county taxes.
5. 05
   Permit is issued; inspections are then requested through Aurora4Biz, email, or phone.

Source: Building Division ↗

Online and in-person payments are supported through Aurora4Biz / the municipal center.

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.

• Aurora4Biz portal (online)
• inspectionrequest@auroragov.org (email)
• 303-739-7420 (phone)
• 303-739-7412 (fax)

Scheduling deadline

Requests after 4:30 p.m. are not added to the next-day schedule.

Time windows

Inspections are typically available as soon as the next business day. Homeowners may request morning or afternoon windows.

Source: Building Division ↗