Public Works Department - Building Division Permit Center – Suite 2400 15151 E. Alameda Parkway 303-739-7420
HOURS OF OPERATION
Monday – Friday, 7:30* AM – 4:00 PM. Wednesday *8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
	Accredited by IAS –International Accreditation Service. Colorado’s FIRST and ONLY Building Department to achieve this recognition.
IMPORTANT CHANGES THAT MAY IMPACT YOU WILL BE POSTED BELOW IN RED:
● Please check 2010 fee schedule effective January 1, 2010.
WHAT TYPE OF INFORMATION OR SERVICE ARE YOU LOOKING FOR?
Air Conditioning		Fireplace						Re-Roof
Basement Finish		Fire Sprinkler						Rooftop Antenna
Carport		Ground Fuel Storage						School
Commercial Building		Licensing for contractors						Service upgrade
Day Care/Assisted living		Licensing for supervisors						Shed
Deck		Look up Licensed contractors						Signs
Demolition		Mobile Home						Siding
Detached Garage		Multi-Family						Single Family Home
Electrical		Online Services						Solar Photovoltaic Systems
Elevators & Escalators		Patio Cover						Tenant Finish
Fee Determination		Plumbing						Water heater
Fence		Pool						Zoning
Furnace		Re-Roof						Re-Roof
Fire Alarm		Racking
GENERAL INFORMATION:
-City of Aurora ordinance requires a permit and licensed contractor* be obtained to build, construct, alter, repair, add to, demolish or move any building or structure or any portion thereof. *Homeowner’s can obtain a permit for their primary residence.
				The Building Division implemented a new and innovative approach to improve efficiencies you will now receive service from one group of specialized personnel from the Permit Center who will assist you with your permitting needs. Many functions, such as the issuance of sign and fence permits, will now be handled in one central location.
Permit Center Staff
ADOPTED CODEDS AND ORDINANCES
2006 International Building Code					2006 International Fuel Gas Code
2006 International Residential Code					2008 National Electrical Code
2006 International Mechanical Code					2003 ICC/ANSI A117.1
2006 International Plumbing Code
2006 International Energy Conservation Code
2006 International Energy Conservation Code Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities
Or view the complete City of Aurora Ordinance through municode.com at: http://www.municode.com/library/clientCodePage.aspx?clientID=1111
ONLINE SERVICES
For instructions, forms and information regarding our Online Services click here.
FEE SCHEDULES
Plan review fees must be paid at time of submittal.
To utilize our online fee calculator, access our Fee Determination Assessment or have general questions regarding permit fees click here.
FREQUENTLY USED FORMS
Engineering loads						Plan Review Revision Submittal
Fax Inspections Transmittal form						Plot Plan
Permit Application						Request for Modification
Permit Application (Word) Fill in form
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HOMEOWNERS
			When a building permit has been issued for any construction within the City, the homeowner listed on the permit carries the responsibility and liability for all of the construction work and for ensuring that all facets of the project conform to the applicable regulations and code provisions of the City of Aurora. Types of inspections will vary depending on the scope of work. The order they are called for is important. Our staff will assist you with questions, or you can request a consultation with one of our inspectors. Homeowner Agreement and Statement of Understanding
LICENSING REQUIREMENTS
To learn how to become a licensed contractor in the City of Aurora click here.
RECORDS REQUESTS
Municipal Records will have historical records for building permits and/or building plans. Determining if your records request is a routine or non- routine request can be answered by the City Clerk’s office. If you use a Open Records Request, it generates from the City Clerk’s office, and routes through legal. When we receive this request depending on the scope of research time we will notify you of both research and copy fees. Research fees (follows City Clerks fee schedule) are $28.25 per hour with ½ hour minimum, or for voluminous records requests research fees will be a minimum of $47.00 per hour. If you prefer to research on your own at no cost you can go to the City Clerk’s office located on the first floor.
MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION
The following links are to departments that are often associated with the Building Division: The Finance Department, specifically Tax and Licensing has a handout called the Tax Guideline for Building Permit. This will answer many questions you may have regarding the use tax that is paid for on a permit. The Public Works Department, specifically Public Improvement Inspections will assist you with retaining walls, driveways, sidewalk, curb and gutter as well as concrete and asphalt within the Right-of-Way. 303-739-7350. Contact us: bldginsp@auroragov.org for questions regarding the construction of a building