City of Aurora

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.

Note: The city does not publish a broad exempt-work list on the general page reviewed. The permit-required page instead advises applicants to call if a project is not listed.

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.

1. 01
   Use the consolidated building application form or the permit-specific form.
2. 02
   Submit the completed application and backup documents by email to permitting@auroratexas.gov.
3. 03
   City staff review the application.
4. 04
   Pay permit fees.
5. 05
   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 ↗

Permit fees can be paid using the payment method shown on the permits page.

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.

• Through the permit/inspection program after permit issuance (online)

Inspection hours

Monday-Thursday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Typical sequence: Varies by permit type.