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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for East Aurora
Building permit required before construction, alteration, relocation, demolition, or occupancy changes. Historic review separate.
Note: Contact Building office for exempt work list.
- Completed permit application
- Construction plans
- Site plan
- Project scope description
- Building code
- 2025 NYS Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code; 2025 NYS Energy Conservation Construction Code
- Permit validity
- Contact Building office for permit validity.
- Owner-builder
- Contact Building office for owner-builder requirements.
- Contractor requirements
- Contractors must hold valid New York State licenses.
Application process
Typical processing: Varies by project; contact office for estimates.
- 01 Contact Building and Code Enforcement office for permit requirements.
- 02 Prepare permit application with required documentation.
- 03 Submit to Building office.
- 04 Review and processing.
- 05 Pay permit fees.
- 06 Obtain permit authorization.
- 07 Schedule required inspections.
Typical processing time: Varies by project; contact office for estimates.
Fee schedule
East Aurora building permit fees
Payment due with permit application.
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- 716-652-6000 / 716-652-7591 (phone)
- Scheduling deadline
- Contact Building office
- Inspection hours
- Standard business hours
- Time windows
- Contact Building office
Typical sequence: Required inspections per construction phases.
Contact Building office
Frequently asked
Common questions about East Aurora permits
01 Do I need a building permit in East Aurora, NY? ▸
02 How much does a building permit cost in East Aurora, NY? ▸
03 How do I apply for a building permit in East Aurora, NY? ▸
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in East Aurora, NY? ▸
05 How do I schedule a building inspection in East Aurora, NY? ▸
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Building and Code Enforcement (Town of Aurora) before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.