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
Required documents
- Req
Commercial Building Permit Application (Aurora4Biz.org)
Online application through the City of Aurora's permitting portal
- Opt
Commercial Tenant Improvement Permits Information Packet
Aurora Building Division's submittal guidance for tenant improvement projects
- Req
Full Construction Drawing Set
Architectural, structural, mechanical, plumbing, electrical plans as applicable to the scope
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | Per square foot by IBC occupancy group | 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. |
Review timeline
~10–30 business days
Typical estimate — confirm current times with the Aurora building department
Inspection process
- 1
Framing / Structural
After framing complete before walls covered
- 2
MEP Rough-In
Mechanical, electrical, plumbing rough-in before walls closed
- 3
Final / Certificate of Occupancy
All work complete, life safety systems functional
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
- What permits are required for a commercial tenant improvement in Aurora?
- 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.
- City of Aurora Development Services Department — Building Division — official building department
- Permits — City of Aurora Building Division
- 2026 New Building Construction Fees — City of Aurora (Form #A176, Revised 01/2026)
- Commercial Tenant Improvement Permits Information — City of Aurora (PDF)
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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