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Deck / Covered Patio Permit in Aurora, Colorado

Required for construction of decks and covered patio structures at single-family residences in Aurora. Both are flat-rate permit types under Aurora's 2026 fee schedule.

Verified 2026-06-30 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Single Family Residential Deck construction (flat-rate permit)
  • Single Family Residential Patio Cover construction (flat-rate permit)
  • Structural design must account for Aurora's 40 psf ground snow load and Seismic Design Category B
  • Applications via Aurora4Biz.org

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Fee schedule

Single Family Residential Deck (flat rate)City of Aurora 2026 Flat Rate Fee Permits (Form #A175, Revised 01/2026)
$402.00
Single Family Residential Patio Cover (flat rate)Form #A175
$402.00

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Aurora building department
~5–15 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Footing (if applicable)

    Before concrete pour for structural post footings — below 36-inch frost depth

  2. 2

    Framing

    Structural framing before decking/cover installed

  3. 3

    Final

    Structure complete per approved plans

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

Tips

  • Both decks and patio covers are flat-rate permits in Aurora at the same $402.00 price point — the same flat fee that applies to demolition permits.
  • Post footings for decks/patio covers must extend below Aurora's 36-inch minimum frost depth.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. A single-family residential deck is a $402.00 flat-rate permit per the City of Aurora's 2026 Flat Rate Fee Permits schedule (Form #A175). A patio cover is also $402.00 flat rate.

In Aurora, the published Single Family Residential Deck (flat rate) is: $402.00. Additional published fees: Single Family Residential Patio Cover (flat rate) — $402.00. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Plan review for a deck / covered patio permit in Aurora typically runs 5–15 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: Deck/Patio Cover Permit Application (Aurora4Biz.org); Site Plan. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Aurora requires 3 inspection(s) for a deck / covered patio permit, in order: Footing (if applicable), Framing, Final. 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.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-06-30.

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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