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Demolition Permit in Aurora, Colorado

Required for full or partial demolition of a structure in Aurora. Billed as a single flat-rate permit type covering both full and partial building demolition.

Verified 2026-06-30 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Full or partial building demolition
  • Utility disconnects must be verified/arranged prior to demolition
  • Applications submitted via Aurora4Biz.org or in person at the Permit Center

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Fee schedule

Demolition (full or partial building) (flat rate)City of Aurora 2026 Flat Rate Fee Permits (Form #A175, Revised 01/2026)
$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

    Pre-Demolition Utilities Verification

    Verification that utilities are disconnected before demolition begins

  2. 2

    Final

    Site cleared, debris removed

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

Tips

  • Aurora prices demolition as a single flat-rate permit ($402) regardless of whether the demolition is full or partial — simpler than Denver's or Reno's structure, which vary by scope.
  • Confirm utility disconnect coordination (gas, electric, water, sewer) with the Building Division before scheduling demolition.

Frequently asked questions

Aurora requires a demolition permit for: Full or partial building demolition; Utility disconnects must be verified/arranged prior to demolition; Applications submitted via Aurora4Biz.org or in person at the Permit Center. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Aurora Development Services Department — Building Division at (303) 739-7420 before starting work.

Demolition of a full or partial building is a $402.00 flat-rate permit in Aurora, per the City's 2026 Flat Rate Fee Permits schedule (Form #A175).

Plan review for a demolition 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: Demolition Permit Application (Aurora4Biz.org). See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Aurora requires 2 inspection(s) for a demolition permit, in order: Pre-Demolition Utilities Verification, 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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