Aurora, MO - 2026 Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

Applies inside Aurora city limits, including the Lawrence County portion of the city. Unincorporated county parcels outside city limits do not route here

Department

Community Development office, City of Aurora

Address

2 W Pleasant Street, Aurora, MO 65605

Phone

(417) 678-5121 ext. 310 for Community Development

Email

info@auroramo.gov , business-license contact listed as krayburn@auroramo.gov

Website

https://www.aurora-cityhall.org/

Online Permit Portal

Application Process

1. Complete the City of Aurora building permit application and, for new construction, remodels, or demolitions, also complete the plan-examination/building-permit sections
2. Include project address, owner and contractor information, scope, valuation, and any site-plan or blueprint materials required by the application
3. Submit the package to Aurora City Hall for Building Inspector review
4. Allow at least 24 hours for review; the application states all permit applications must be given a minimum of 24 hours for review by the Building Inspector
5. Wait for notification that the permit is ready and of the total fees due
6. Pay the permit fee and obtain the issued permit before starting work

Typical processing time: Minimum 24 hours for review by the Building Inspector

Source: Community Development office, City of Aurora

General Requirements

Aurora's application covers residential and commercial new construction, remodel/alterations, demolition, driveway, electric meter loop, fence, lateral/sewer line, sidewalk, mobile-home placement, roofing, signage, street cuts, and other listed work

Required Documents

• When a permit is required: Aurora's application covers residential and commercial new construction, remodel/alterations, demolition, driveway, electric meter loop, fence, lateral/sewer line, sidewalk, mobile-home placement, roofing, signage, street cuts, and other listed work
• Required documents: Application form; project valuation; owner and contractor information; and, where applicable, site plans, blueprints, and the plan-examination pages for new buildings, alterations, and demolitions
• Permit validity/expiration: No public expiration rule found in the sources reviewed
• Owner-builder rules if available: The application may be signed by the owner of record or an authorized agent
• Contractor license requirements: Aurora separately requires contractor business licenses. Contractors must submit the application, fee, workers compensation documentation or exemption, and tax documentation if retail sales are involved
• Building code adopted: Thin public info. The city makes its municipal code and permit fee schedule public, but the exact currently adopted code edition was not clearly stated in the pages reviewed

Permit validity

No public expiration rule found in the sources reviewed

Building code

Thin public info. The city makes its municipal code and permit fee schedule public, but the exact currently adopted code edition was not clearly stated in the pages reviewed

Owner-builder

The application may be signed by the owner of record or an authorized agent

Contractor requirements

Aurora separately requires contractor business licenses. Contractors must submit the application, fee, workers compensation documentation or exemption, and tax documentation if retail sales are involved

Fees

Minimum permit fee

Public fee schedule PDF is posted, but the minimum fee was not machine-readable from the public copy reviewed

Plan check fee

Not clearly readable from the posted fee-schedule PDF reviewed

Permit fee formula

Permit fee schedule is publicly posted; formula not clearly readable from the posted PDF reviewed

Reinspection fee

Not clearly readable from the posted fee-schedule PDF reviewed

Payment note

Applicant is notified when the permit is ready and of the total fees due. Contractor licenses are paid with the application

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Community Development office, City of Aurora to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

• Coordinate with Aurora Community Development / Building Inspector after permit issuance ()

Inspection hours

Community Development is listed at City Hall, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m

Typical inspection sequence: Not publicly itemized in the materials reviewed

Additional Resources

• Building code: Thin public info. The city makes its municipal code and permit fee schedule public, but the exact currently adopted code edition was not clearly stated in the pages reviewed
• Zoning information: View zoning info
• aurora-cityhall.org
• License lookup guide: Missouri Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: Missouri Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
• Missouri hub: Missouri Contractor License & Permit Hub

Frequently Asked Questions

Aurora Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Aurora, MO?

Aurora's application covers residential and commercial new construction, remodel/alterations, demolition, driveway, electric meter loop, fence, lateral/sewer line, sidewalk, mobile-home placement, roofing, signage, street cuts, and other listed work

How much does a building permit cost in Aurora, MO?

The minimum permit fee is Public fee schedule PDF is posted, but the minimum fee was not machine-readable from the public copy reviewed. Fees are calculated as: Permit fee schedule is publicly posted; formula not clearly readable from the posted PDF reviewed. Plan check fee: Not clearly readable from the posted fee-schedule PDF reviewed.

How do I apply for a building permit in Aurora, MO?

1. Complete the City of Aurora building permit application and, for new construction, remodels, or demolitions, also complete the plan-examination/building-permit sections 2. Include project address, owner and contractor information, scope, valuation, and any site-plan or blueprint materials required by the application 3. Submit the package to Aurora City Hall for Building Inspector review 4. Allow at least 24 hours for review; the application states all permit applications must be given a minimum of 24 hours for review by the Building Inspector 5. Wait for notification that the permit is ready and of the total fees due 6. Pay the permit fee and obtain the issued permit before starting work

How long does it take to get a building permit in Aurora, MO?

Typical processing time is Minimum 24 hours for review by the Building Inspector.

What work is exempt from building permits in Aurora, MO?

The following work is generally exempt: No public exempt-work list was found in the materials reviewed.

How do I schedule a building inspection in Aurora, MO?

Inspections can be scheduled via: Coordinate with Aurora Community Development / Building Inspector after permit issuance.