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City building permits

City of Aurora

How to apply for a building permit in City of Aurora, Ohio. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Last verified
April 2026
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§ 01

Permit authority

Planning, Zoning, and Building Department

Street address
Walker Building, 129 West Pioneer Trail, Aurora, OH 44202
Coverage
City of Aurora
Online portal
Permit portal
OpenGov
§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Aurora

Building Division handles plan review, permits, and inspections for city projects under local and state codes

Required documents
  • Application packet, plans, and any review materials required by the project type
Building code
Local and State of Ohio commercial and residential building codes; the page references building code information
Contractor requirements
All general and subcontractors must be registered with the city before a permit is issued
§ 03

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule
  • Call 330-562-9564 (phone)
Inspection hours
Monday-Friday 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM

Typical sequence: Application routing, permit issuance, inspections, occupancy certificate

§ 04

Frequently asked

Common questions about Aurora permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Aurora, OH?
Building Division handles plan review, permits, and inspections for city projects under local and state codes
02 How do I schedule a building inspection in Aurora, OH?
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Aurora, OH via: Call 330-562-9564.
last verified April 2026 source Planning, Zoning, and Building Department ↗ entry id permits/ohio/portage/aurora

Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Planning, Zoning, and Building Department before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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