City Building Permits

Aurora, TX - 2026 Building Permit Guide

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

Texas Wise County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Applies within Aurora city limits; verify parcel jurisdiction for edge tracts.

Department
Permits / Inspections / Planning and Development, City of Aurora
Address
320 Derting Rd., Aurora, TX 76078
Phone
(817) 636-2783
Website
https://www.auroratexas.gov/departments/permits/

Online Permit Portal

Open Manual permit intake via city website/email

Platform: Manual permit intake via city website/email • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only

Application Process

  1. Use the consolidated building application form or the permit-specific form.
  2. Submit the completed application and backup documents by email to permitting@auroratexas.gov.
  3. City staff review the application.
  4. Pay permit fees.
  5. Receive the permit before work begins and then schedule inspections.

Typical processing time: Usually two to three working days.

Source: Permits / Inspections / Planning and Development, City of Aurora

General Requirements

Required before new construction and any addition, alteration, or repair of existing buildings, structures, plumbing, electrical, or mechanical work, plus other listed work types on the city permit pages.

Required Documents

  • Completed permit application
  • Backup documents applicable to the permit type
Building code
2018 IBC, ICC, IECC, IEBC, IFC, IFGC, IMC, IPC, IPMC, IRC, and 2017 NEC
Owner-builder
Contractor registration rules do not apply to a homeowner doing work on a single-family residence declared as the applicant-owner's homestead.
Contractor requirements
Anyone doing work requiring a construction permit must register with the city as a contractor unless the homestead exception applies.

Fees

Minimum permit fee
$75
Plan check fee
Plan review fee schedule posted separately; many plan reviews are priced by square footage range.
Permit fee formula
Mixed. New building permits use square footage and valuation brackets plus a $25 admin issue fee; many other permits are flat-fee by type.
Reinspection fee
$100 per violation and other reinspection fees $75
Penalty (no permit)
City warns failure to obtain permits and inspections may be fined up to $2,000 per day per offense.
Payment note
Permit fees can be paid using the payment method shown on the permits page.

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Permits / Inspections / Planning and Development, City of Aurora to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • Through the permit/inspection program after permit issuance (online)
Inspection hours
Monday-Thursday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Typical inspection sequence: Varies by permit type.

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Permits / Inspections / Planning and Development, City of Aurora before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Aurora Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Aurora, TX?
Required before new construction and any addition, alteration, or repair of existing buildings, structures, plumbing, electrical, or mechanical work, plus other listed work types on the city permit pages.
How much does a building permit cost in Aurora, TX?
The minimum permit fee is $75. Fees are calculated as: Mixed. New building permits use square footage and valuation brackets plus a $25 admin issue fee; many other permits are flat-fee by type.. Plan check fee: Plan review fee schedule posted separately; many plan reviews are priced by square footage range..
How do I apply for a building permit in Aurora, TX?
1. Use the consolidated building application form or the permit-specific form. 2. Submit the completed application and backup documents by email to permitting@auroratexas.gov. 3. City staff review the application. 4. Pay permit fees. 5. Receive the permit before work begins and then schedule inspections.
How long does it take to get a building permit in Aurora, TX?
Typical processing time is Usually two to three working days..
How do I schedule a building inspection in Aurora, TX?
Inspections can be scheduled via: Through the permit/inspection program after permit issuance.

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