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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Aurora
Aurora requires zoning and historic district review for many site and exterior changes, and a county building permit may still be required.
- Exempt Painting
- Exempt Routine maintenance
Note: The historic preservation page states painting and routine maintenance do not require COA review in the historic district context. Beyond that, the public sources reviewed did not publish a complete exempt-work list.
- Improvement location permit form
- Plot plan or site plan
- COA materials if historic district rules apply
- Any health or building permit the request triggers
Source: City of Aurora Planning and Zoning, with Dearborn County Building Department for building permits ↗
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Confirm whether the property is in the historic district.
- 02 If historic district rules apply, obtain a Certificate of Appropriateness from the city historic preservation process.
- 03 Obtain the city improvement location permit if required by zoning.
- 04 Submit required plans and pay applicable fees.
Source: City of Aurora Planning and Zoning, with Dearborn County Building Department for building permits ↗
Fee schedule
Aurora building permit fees
The public web text reviewed did not show a complete fee formula.
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- Inspection hours
- City Hall at 235 Main Street; general city contact line is 812-926-1777
Typical sequence: COA review first if applicable, then city zoning/ILP, then county building permit if required.
Source: City of Aurora Planning and Zoning, with Dearborn County Building Department for building permits ↗
Frequently asked
Common questions about Aurora permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Aurora, IN? ▸
02 How much does a building permit cost in Aurora, IN? ▸
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Aurora, IN? ▸
04 What work is exempt from building permits in Aurora, IN? ▸
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with City of Aurora Planning and Zoning, with Dearborn County Building Department for building permits before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.