Building permits in Aurora, Colorado
Of the 10 common home projects we have verified in Aurora, 2 need a permit outright and 8 depend on size or scope. Click any project for the full rule, fee, and how to apply.
By Mario Bailey Last checked · 2 official sources
Verified against official sources- Project types verified
- 10
- in Aurora
City of Aurora Building Division, Development Services Department (Building Permit Center)
- 15151 E. Alameda Parkway, Suite 2400, Aurora, CO 80012
- Phone: 303-739-7420
- Email: permitcounter@auroragov.org
- Official permit page
- Permit portal
- Official fee schedule
Look up a permit in Aurora
Aurora permit records are public, and you can check a property's permit history by address online.
What needs a permit in Aurora
Of the 10 common home projects we have verified in Aurora, 2 need a permit outright and 8 depend on size or scope. Click any project for the full rule, fee, and how to apply.
| Project | Permit needed? | Threshold | Typical fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck Permit | It depends | deck height above grade at which a permit is required regardless of whether the deck is attached to the house | ...the line item "Single Family Residential Deck" sits under the price heading "$402... |
| Electrical Permit | It depends | Before any electrical service change and before modifying or extending the electrical... | ...the line item "Residential Electrical Service Upgrade" is listed at "$190" and... |
| Fence Permit | It depends | fence height at which a building permit is required | There is no fence line item on the 2026 flat-rate schedule (Form #A175, footer... |
| HVAC Permit | It depends | Before replacing or installing a furnace, boiler, central air conditioner, evaporative... | ...Cooler Replacement" and "Furnace Replacement" sit under the price heading "$201... |
| Patio Permit | It depends | height above grade of an uncovered concrete patio at which a permit is required | ...item "Single Family Residential Patio Cover" sits under the price heading "$402... |
| Plumbing Permit | It depends | Before replacing a water heater, before modifying the plumbing system, and before any... | ...and "Gas Pipe Installation or Modification" sit under the price heading "$99... |
| Pool Permit | It depends | pool depth at which a building permit is required | There is no swimming pool or spa line item on the 2026 flat-rate schedule (Form #A175... |
| Roof Replacement Permit | Permit required | Any size | ...the line item "Single Family Residential Roof Replacement" is listed at "$350"... |
| Shed Permit | It depends | shed floor area at which a building permit is required | There is no storage-shed line item on the 2026 flat-rate schedule (Form #A175, footer... |
| Solar Permit | Permit required | Any size | ...(Revised 08/2026)") the line item "Residential Solar PV System" is listed at... |
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Aurora permit fees compared with nearby Colorado localities
| Colorado locality | Deck Permit | HVAC Permit | Electrical Permit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora | ...Residential Deck" sits under the price heading "$402... | ...Replacement" sit under the price heading "$201... | ...Electrical Service Upgrade" is listed at "$190" and... |
| Denver | ...building permit fee per CPD Table 1 with a $20... | Valuation-based fee per CPD Table 1 with a $20 minimum | Valuation-based fee per CPD Table 1 with a $20 minimum for... |
| Jefferson County | ...on the county valuation fee table starting at a $55... | ...bill on the countywide valuation fee table with a $55... | ...bill on the countywide valuation fee table with a $55... |
Each cell is the opening clause of that Colorado jurisdiction's own fee schedule; the full wording and source sit on each permit page.
Aurora permit questions, answered from the data
- Do you need a permit in Aurora?
- For most projects, yes. Of the 10 permit types we have verified for Aurora, 2 always require a permit (for example a roof replacement permit), 8 depend on size or scope (a deck permit, for instance). Each Aurora permit type's page states the exact rule and its source.
- How much does a permit cost in Aurora?
- Aurora publishes a fee for 10 of the 10 permit types we cover, each quoted on its page from the jurisdiction's own schedule (linked on every page that carries one). Fees are set by City of Aurora Building Division, Development Services Department (Building Permit Center); we do not estimate or mark them up.
- Where do you apply for a permit in Aurora?
- City of Aurora Building Division, Development Services Department (Building Permit Center) issues permits in Aurora, with an online portal for applications, plan uploads and status checks, and takes questions at 303-739-7420. The Aurora official page and portal are linked in the office section above.
How the Aurora pages were verified. 10 permit types, 2 distinct official sources, most recently checked . Every rule is read from City of Aurora Building Division, Development Services Department (Building Permit Center) or the applicable code and cited on its page; anything we could not confirm for Aurora is marked rather than estimated. How we verify.