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Electrical Permit in Aurora, Colorado

Required for electrical installations, alterations, and service changes in Aurora. The City of Aurora Building Division issues electrical permits and performs inspections in-house — Aurora does NOT issue a separate municipal electrical contractor license; electricians must hold a current State of Colorado (DORA) master electrician/contractor license on file with the Building Division. Governed by the 2023 NEC (transitioning to the 2026 NEC for applications received on/after August 1, 2026).

Verified 2026-06-30 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Service changes and panel upgrades
  • Residential Electrical Service Upgrade (flat-rate permit)
  • Residential EV charger installation (flat-rate permit)
  • Energy Storage System installation (flat-rate permit)
  • Current State of Colorado (DORA) master's and contractor's license must be on file with the Aurora Building Division — Aurora does not issue its own separate electrical contractor license Contractor
  • Applications received on/after August 1, 2026 are reviewed/inspected to the 2026 NEC (NFPA 70); applications before that date use the 2023 NEC
  • Inspection requests via aurora4biz.org, email, or phone — Aurora's own Building Division inspectors perform electrical inspections (not a third party or the state)

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Fee schedule

Residential Electrical Service Upgrade (flat rate)City of Aurora 2026 Flat Rate Fee Permits (Form #A175, Revised 01/2026)
$190.00
Residential EV Charger (flat rate)Form #A175
$99.00
Energy Storage System (flat rate)Form #A175
$191.00
Gas Pipe Installation or Modification (flat rate)Form #A175 — fuel gas work often paired with electrical/mechanical trade permits
$99.00

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Aurora building department
~1–10 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Rough-In

    Wiring and conduit installed before walls closed

  2. 2

    Final

    All devices installed, panel labeled, system energized

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

Tips

  • The City of Aurora — not the Colorado DORA Electrical Board — issues electrical permits and performs inspections within city limits; DORA's role is licensing the electricians themselves (master/journeyman/contractor licenses), which Aurora requires on file rather than issuing its own municipal license. Contractor
  • Beginning August 1, 2026, Aurora will require compliance with the 2026 NEC (NFPA 70) for any electrical permit application received on or after that date.
  • Most common residential electrical scopes (service upgrade, EV charger, energy storage) are flat-rate permits under Aurora's 2026 fee schedule — 'same project type, same permit fee.'

Frequently asked questions

Aurora requires an electrical permit for: Service changes and panel upgrades; Residential Electrical Service Upgrade (flat-rate permit); Residential EV charger installation (flat-rate permit); Energy Storage System installation (flat-rate permit); Current State of Colorado (DORA) master's and contractor's license must be on file with the Aurora Building Division — Aurora does not issue its own separate electrical contractor license; Applications received on/after August 1, 2026 are reviewed/inspected to the 2026 NEC (NFPA 70); applications before that date use the 2023 NEC; Inspection requests via aurora4biz.org, email, or phone — Aurora's own Building Division inspectors perform electrical inspections (not a third party or the state). 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 Residential Electrical Service Upgrade (flat rate) is: $190.00. Additional published fees: Residential EV Charger (flat rate) — $99.00; Energy Storage System (flat rate) — $191.00; Gas Pipe Installation or Modification (flat rate) — $99.00. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Plan review for an electrical permit in Aurora typically runs 1–10 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: Electrical Permit Application (Aurora4Biz.org); State of Colorado DORA License on File. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Aurora requires 2 inspection(s) for an electrical permit, in order: Rough-In, 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.

The City of Aurora Building Division issues electrical permits and performs the inspections itself. Aurora does not issue a separate municipal electrical contractor license — electricians must instead hold a current State of Colorado DORA master electrician/contractor license on file with the Building Division. Source: City of Aurora Contractor Licensing and Lookup page, which states 'Requires a current state of Colorado master's and contractor's license be on file with the Building Division. The city of Aurora does not issue a separate plumbing or electrical contractor license.'

Aurora currently uses the 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC/NFPA 70). Beginning August 1, 2026, the city will transition to the 2026 NEC for any electrical permit application received on or after that date.

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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