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Solar PV Permit in Aurora, Colorado

Required for installation of rooftop or ground-mounted solar photovoltaic systems in Aurora. Solar and wind systems are permitted in all zone districts subject to underlying zone restrictions (Aurora Unified Development Ordinance Section 3.3.5/3.3.6, Table 3.2-1). Eligible residential systems can use SolarAPP+, the DORA-administered statewide instant electrical plan review tool. Residential and commercial solar are both flat-rate permits.

Verified 2026-06-30 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Rooftop or ground-mounted solar PV installation — residential and commercial
  • Solar and wind systems permitted in all Aurora zone districts, subject to underlying zone restrictions (UDO Section 3.3.5/3.3.6)
  • SolarAPP+ eligible for one- and two-family dwellings and townhomes under 3 stories, main service ≤400A, service disconnects/busbars ≤225A — provides instant compliance feedback against the 2023 NEC
  • Licensed electrical contractor (State of Colorado DORA-licensed) required for the electrical connection
  • Structural adequacy for roof-mounted systems must account for Aurora's 40 psf ground snow load and Seismic Design Category B

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Fee schedule

Residential Solar PV System (flat rate)City of Aurora 2026 Flat Rate Fee Permits (Form #A175, Revised 01/2026)
$500.00
Commercial Solar PV System (flat rate)Form #A175
$1,000.00
Energy Storage System (flat rate, if filed separately)Form #A175
$191.00

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Aurora building department
~5–20 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Rough Electrical

    Conduit runs, wire sizing, disconnect placement before cover

  2. 2

    Final — Structural / Racking and Electrical

    Panel mounting, racking attachment, roof penetration sealing, and electrical connections/interconnection verified

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

Tips

  • Colorado (via DORA) has adopted SolarAPP+ statewide for eligible residential/energy-storage solar systems, including in Aurora — this gives licensed electricians instant code-compliance feedback against the 2023 NEC rather than the standard queue. Contractor
  • A residential solar PV system is a flat $500.00 permit in Aurora regardless of system size, versus Denver's valuation-based $50 flat fee — confirm current pricing since this differs materially from neighboring Denver's solar fee structure.
  • Structural calculations for roof-mounted panels must account for Aurora's 40 psf ground snow load and Seismic Design Category B.

Frequently asked questions

Aurora requires a solar pv permit for: Rooftop or ground-mounted solar PV installation — residential and commercial; Solar and wind systems permitted in all Aurora zone districts, subject to underlying zone restrictions (UDO Section 3.3.5/3.3.6); SolarAPP+ eligible for one- and two-family dwellings and townhomes under 3 stories, main service ≤400A, service disconnects/busbars ≤225A — provides instant compliance feedback against the 2023 NEC; Licensed electrical contractor (State of Colorado DORA-licensed) required for the electrical connection; Structural adequacy for roof-mounted systems must account for Aurora's 40 psf ground snow load and Seismic Design Category B. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Aurora Development Services Department — Building Division at (303) 739-7420 before starting work.

Aurora charges a flat $500.00 fee for a residential solar PV system permit, and $1,000.00 for commercial, per the City of Aurora's 2026 Flat Rate Fee Permits schedule (Form #A175). This differs from Denver's flat $50 solar PV fee — always confirm current pricing directly with the Aurora Building Division.

Plan review for a solar pv permit in Aurora typically runs 5–20 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: Solar Permit Application (Aurora4Biz.org); Solar Photovoltaic Permits Checklist; Equipment Specifications. Depending on your project, Aurora may also ask for: Solar Installation Inspection Fact Sheet (Residential). See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Aurora requires 2 inspection(s) for a solar pv permit, in order: Rough Electrical, Final — Structural / Racking and Electrical. 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.

Yes. Colorado's Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) has adopted SolarAPP+ statewide for eligible residential solar and energy storage systems, which includes installations within Aurora. Eligible systems: one- and two-family dwellings/townhomes under 3 stories, main service ≤400A.

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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