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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Aurora
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
No public exempt-work list was found in the materials reviewed
- Exempt No public exempt-work list was found in the materials reviewed
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
- 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
- Permit validity
- No public expiration rule found in the sources 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
§ 03
Application process
Typical processing: Minimum 24 hours for review by the Building Inspector
- 01 Complete the City of Aurora building permit application and, for new construction, remodels, or demolitions, also complete the plan-examination/building-permit sections
- 02 Include project address, owner and contractor information, scope, valuation, and any site-plan or blueprint materials required by the application
- 03 Submit the package to Aurora City Hall for Building Inspector review
- 04 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
- 05 Wait for notification that the permit is ready and of the total fees due
- 06 Pay the permit fee and obtain the issued permit before starting work
Typical processing time: Minimum 24 hours for review by the Building Inspector
§ 04
Fee schedule
Aurora building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
Public fee schedule PDF is posted, but the minimum fee was not machine-readable from the public copy reviewed
02
Plan check fee
Not clearly readable from the posted fee-schedule PDF reviewed
03
Permit fee formula
Permit fee schedule is publicly posted; formula not clearly readable from the posted PDF reviewed
04
Reinspection fee
Not clearly readable from the posted fee-schedule PDF reviewed
Applicant is notified when the permit is ready and of the total fees due. Contractor licenses are paid with the application
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
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 sequence: Not publicly itemized in the materials reviewed
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Aurora permits
01 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
02 How much does a building permit cost in Aurora, MO? ▸
Building permit fees in Aurora, MO are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. 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.
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Aurora, MO? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Aurora, MO, follow these steps: 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
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Aurora, MO? ▸
Building permit processing times in Aurora, MO typically run Minimum 24 hours for review by the Building Inspector. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.
05 What work is exempt from building permits in Aurora, MO? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in Aurora, MO. The following work is generally exempt: No public exempt-work list was found in the materials reviewed. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
06 How do I schedule a building inspection in Aurora, MO? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Aurora, MO via: Coordinate with Aurora Community Development / Building Inspector after permit issuance.
last verified April 2026
source Community Development office, City of Aurora ↗
entry id permits/missouri/lawrence/aurora
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Community Development office, City of Aurora before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.