Building Permit Records in Aurora, CO

Aurora's diverse housing stock, spanning from mid-century ranches to newer suburban developments, often undergoes basement finishes and significant exterior updates. Given the region's frequent hail storms, reviewing past permits is crucial for understanding a home's roof replacement history and approved additions.

A permit check here most often reveals unpermitted basement finishes or hail damage repairs on roofs and siding.

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Common Aurora permit types & fees

Typical Colorado fee ranges by work type. Actual fees depend on project valuation.

Permit typeTypical fee
Kitchen / bath remodel
Required once plumbing, gas, or electrical is moved.
$260–$620
Electrical
New circuits, panel upgrades, rewiring.
$60–$360
Plumbing
Repipes, water heaters, fixture relocations.
$60–$310
Room addition / structural
Framing, foundation, and square-footage changes.
$520–$2,290
Roofing
Tear-off and re-roof; some cities exempt minor repairs.
$160–$520
HVAC
New systems, ductwork, and condenser swaps.
$80–$330

What's on the record

Pulled permits
Every permit on file for the address — additions, electrical, plumbing, roofing — with dates and status.
Unpermitted-work signals
Gaps between the home's history and its permits flag work that may never have been inspected.
Ownership & sales
Owner of record and transfer history, so you know who pulled what and when.
Inspections
Whether permitted work in Aurora actually passed final inspection.

FAQ

How do I look up building permits in Aurora?

Enter the property address on Reno HomeIQ — we pull Aurora, Colorado public permit records, inspections, ownership, and sale history into one report, so you don't have to search the Colorado portal by hand.

Can I tell if work on a Aurora home was permitted?

Yes. The report lists the permits on file for the address, which is how you spot potential unpermitted additions, electrical, or plumbing work before you buy or remodel.

How much are permits in Aurora?

Aurora permit fees vary by scope — a remodel permit typically runs $260–$620, with electrical, plumbing, and structural permits priced separately. Local fees track Aurora's 104% cost level.

Is the permit lookup free?

The address lookup is free. A lifetime Home Passport PDF with the full permit and property record is $99.

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Fee ranges are Colorado market estimates adjusted by Aurora's local cost level; confirm exact fees with the local building department. Reno HomeIQ aggregates public permit and property records — enter an address for the specific report.