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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Aurora
Building permits likely required for construction work. Contact Town of Aurora to confirm permit requirements for your specific project.
Note: Exempt work categories not publicly enumerated. Contact Town of Aurora to determine permit necessity for any project.
- Completed Building Permit Application Form
- Site plan (confirm requirements with Town)
- Building code
- South Dakota does not mandate statewide residential building codes. Contact Town of Aurora for local code requirements.
- Permit validity
- Not publicly stated; contact Town of Aurora
- Owner-builder
- Not publicly stated; contact Town of Aurora
- Contractor requirements
- State registration under SDCL Chapter 36-21C required for residential building contractors. Electrical work requires a South Dakota state-licensed electrician (South Dakota Electrical Commission). Plumbing work requires a South Dakota state-licensed plumber (South Dakota Plumbing Commission). All contractors must carry a South Dakota contractor's excise tax license from the Department of Revenue.
Application process
Typical processing: Not publicly stated; contact Town of Aurora directly.
- 01 Contact Town of Aurora City Hall or City Administrator to determine permit requirements.
- 02 Obtain Building Permit Application Form from Town of Aurora.
- 03 Complete application with required information.
- 04 Submit application package to Town of Aurora.
- 05 Town reviews application for compliance.
- 06 Town issues permit or contacts applicant if additional information is needed.
- 07 Post permit on site before construction begins.
Typical processing time: Not publicly stated; contact Town of Aurora directly.
Fee schedule
Aurora building permit fees
Contact Town of Aurora for fee information and payment methods.
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- Contact Town of Aurora (phone)
- Scheduling deadline
- Not publicly stated; contact Town of Aurora
- Inspection hours
- Contact Town of Aurora for business hours
- Time windows
- Not publicly detailed; contact Town of Aurora
Typical sequence: Required inspections vary by project type. Contact Town of Aurora for inspection procedures.
Frequently asked
Common questions about Aurora permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Aurora, SD? ▸
02 How much does a building permit cost in Aurora, SD? ▸
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Aurora, SD? ▸
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Aurora, SD? ▸
05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Aurora, SD? ▸
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Town of Aurora / City Administrator before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.