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Plumbing Permit in Aurora, Colorado

Required for plumbing installations, alterations, and repairs in Aurora. The City of Aurora Building Division issues plumbing permits and performs inspections in-house — Aurora does NOT issue a separate municipal plumbing contractor license; plumbers must hold a current State of Colorado (DORA) master's/contractor's license on file with the Building Division. Governed by the 2021 International Plumbing Code (IPC) with City of Aurora Amendments.

Verified 2026-06-30 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Water heater installation or replacement (flat-rate permit)
  • Tankless water heater installation (flat-rate permit)
  • New fixture installations, re-piping
  • Current State of Colorado (DORA) master plumber/contractor license must be on file with the Aurora Building Division — Aurora does not issue its own separate plumbing contractor license Contractor
  • Inspection requests via aurora4biz.org, email, or phone

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Fee schedule

Water Heater Replacement (flat rate)City of Aurora 2026 Flat Rate Fee Permits (Form #A175, Revised 01/2026)
$99.00
Tankless Water Heater (flat rate)Form #A175
$287.00
Furnace and Water Heater Replacement (flat rate combo)Form #A175
$292.00
Furnace, Air Conditioner and Water Heater Replacement (flat rate combo)Form #A175
$336.00

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

    After pipes installed, before walls closed

  2. 2

    Final

    All fixtures connected, no leaks, proper venting verified

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

Tips

  • The City of Aurora — not a statewide board — issues plumbing permits and performs inspections within city limits; DORA licenses the plumbers themselves, and Aurora requires that state license on file rather than issuing its own municipal plumbing license.
  • Water heater replacement ($99) and tankless water heater ($287) are both flat-rate permits — no plan review needed for standard replacements.
  • Combo flat-rate fees exist for simultaneous furnace + water heater ($292) or furnace + A/C + water heater ($336) replacement — cheaper than filing separate permits.

Frequently asked questions

Aurora requires a plumbing permit for: Water heater installation or replacement (flat-rate permit); Tankless water heater installation (flat-rate permit); New fixture installations, re-piping; Current State of Colorado (DORA) master plumber/contractor license must be on file with the Aurora Building Division — Aurora does not issue its own separate plumbing contractor license; Inspection requests via aurora4biz.org, email, or phone. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Aurora Development Services Department — Building Division at (303) 739-7420 before starting work.

A standard water heater replacement is a $99.00 flat-rate permit. A tankless water heater installation is $287.00. Both are flat-rate permit types per the City of Aurora's 2026 Flat Rate Fee Permits schedule.

Plan review for a plumbing 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: Plumbing 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 a plumbing 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.

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.

The City of Aurora Building Division issues plumbing permits and performs inspections itself. Aurora does not issue a separate municipal plumbing contractor license — plumbers must hold a current State of Colorado DORA master plumber/contractor license on file with the Building Division.

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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