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Commercial Tenant Improvement Permit in Aurora, Colorado

Required for interior remodels and tenant improvements in existing commercial buildings in Aurora, ranging from minor non-structural alterations to extensive reconfigurations. Governed by the 2021 IBC with City of Aurora Amendments. Billed via the New Building Construction Fee Table by occupancy group, or the Permit Fee Calculator.

Verified 2026-07-01 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Interior remodel/reconfiguration of existing commercial space
  • Ranges from minor non-structural alterations to extensive space reconfigurations
  • Applications and payment available via Aurora4Biz.org or the AnyPayment online system
  • Reviewed against the applicable IBC occupancy group (A, B, E, F, I, M, R-1, S, U) under Aurora's 2021 IBC amendments

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Fee schedule

Building Permit Fee — by occupancy group (e.g., B/Business = $2.90/sq ft, M/Mercantile = $2.50/sq ft, A/Assembly = $3.55/sq ft)Aurora bills a commercial tenant improvement using the same per-square-foot, occupancy-group basis published on the City's 2026 New Building Construction Fee Table (Form #A176, Revised 01/2026), applied to the TI project's scope/area (e.g., B/Business = $2.90/sq ft, M/Mercantile = $2.50/sq ft, A/Assembly = $3.55/sq ft), plus the state-mandated minimum fee at the $5,000 valuation tier. This per-square-foot table is the grounded, published fee basis for TI work — Aurora does not publish a separate reduced TI-only rate table.
Per square foot by IBC occupancy group

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Aurora building department
~10–30 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Framing / Structural

    After framing complete before walls covered

  2. 2

    MEP Rough-In

    Mechanical, electrical, plumbing rough-in before walls closed

  3. 3

    Final / Certificate of Occupancy

    All work complete, life safety systems functional

See the full Aurora inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • Aurora's occupancy-group per-square-foot fee table (Form #A176) is the same one used for new commercial construction, applied to the tenant-improvement project's scope/area — use the Permit Fee Calculator or the occupancy-group rate directly from Form #A176 to estimate cost.
  • Contact the Building Permit Center (303-739-7420 or permitcounter@auroragov.org) early for tenant improvement projects, since scope can range from minor cosmetic work to full reconfiguration with very different fee/timeline implications.

Frequently asked questions

Aurora requires a commercial tenant improvement permit for: Interior remodel/reconfiguration of existing commercial space; Ranges from minor non-structural alterations to extensive space reconfigurations; Applications and payment available via Aurora4Biz.org or the AnyPayment online system; Reviewed against the applicable IBC occupancy group (A, B, E, F, I, M, R-1, S, U) under Aurora's 2021 IBC amendments. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Aurora Development Services Department — Building Division at (303) 739-7420 before starting work.

In Aurora, the published Building Permit Fee — by occupancy group (e.g., B/Business = $2.90/sq ft, M/Mercantile = $2.50/sq ft, A/Assembly = $3.55/sq ft) is: Per square foot by IBC occupancy group. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Plan review for a commercial tenant improvement permit in Aurora typically runs 10–30 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with City of Aurora Development Services Department — Building Division at (303) 739-7420.

You'll need: Commercial Building Permit Application (Aurora4Biz.org); Full Construction Drawing Set. Depending on your project, Aurora may also ask for: Commercial Tenant Improvement Permits Information Packet. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Aurora requires 3 inspection(s) for a commercial tenant improvement permit, in order: Framing / Structural, MEP Rough-In, Final / Certificate of Occupancy. Schedule each through City of Aurora Development Services Department — Building Division ((303) 739-7420).

Apply through City of Aurora Development Services Department — Building Division at 15151 E. Alameda Parkway, Ste. 2400, Aurora, CO 80012. Phone: (303) 739-7420, email: permitcounter@auroragov.org. Office hours: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; Wed 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.. Official information: https://www.auroragov.org/business_services/building_division/permits.

Aurora, Colorado has adopted: 2021 International Building Code (IBC) — with City of Aurora Amendments (Aurora City Code Ch. 22); 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) — with City of Aurora Amendments; Table R301.2(1) climatic/geographic criteria amended locally; 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — with City of Aurora Amendments; 2021 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — with City of Aurora Amendments; 2021 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — with City of Aurora Amendments; 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — with City of Aurora Amendments; 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — with City of Aurora Amendments; 2021 International Fire Code (IFC) — with City of Aurora Amendments; 2017 ICC/ANSI A117.1 Accessibility Standard; 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — City of Aurora will transition to the 2026 NEC for electrical permit applications received on/after August 1, 2026. Local amendments apply — see the Aurora overview page for the full list.

A commercial building permit reviewed against the 2021 IBC with City of Aurora Amendments, applied for via Aurora4Biz.org. Fees are billed per square foot by IBC occupancy group using the same New Building Construction Fee Table (Form #A176) used for new commercial construction.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-01.

Fees, timelines, and adopted codes are researched from each jurisdiction's published records — see how we verify. Requirements change and vary by project, so always confirm the current details with the Aurora building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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