Do I need a permit for roof replacement or repair in Aurora?
Yes. In Colorado, roof replacement or repair generally requires a permit, and Aurora is no exception.
Because Colorado has no statewide building code, whether a reroof needs a permit and which IRC edition applies is set by your city or county, but most jurisdictions require a building permit to re-cover or tear off a roof. In mountain and foothill areas, roofs must meet local snow-load design and, in wildland-urban-interface zones, ignition-resistant (often Class A) roof-covering rules; confirm both with your building department before choosing materials. Aurora always requires a building permit to replace a roof. A homeowner may do the work but is responsible for making sure it meets code and passes all inspections. Aurora's amended code requires ice shield underlayment and sets a 40 psf ground snow load and a 105 mph design wind speed (City Code Sec. 22-186). All new roof sheathing must be at least 15/32 inch exterior performance-rated panels (Sec. 22-195). Aurora's reroof sheathing form accepts plywood or OSB with 1/8 inch gaps, and board decking spaced per the shingle manufacturer, as solid sheathing. If only some decking sections are noncompliant, Aurora allows repairing those sections without replacing all the decking, as long as the shingle manufacturer's instructions are met. Any contractor you hire must be licensed by the City of Aurora, so check the license before you sign a contract.
Documents you may need
- Permit applicationRequired
- Scope of work (tear-off vs overlay, roof covering type)Required
- Product/underlayment specifications for the new roof assemblySometimes required
- Building permit application submitted through the Aurora4Biz online portal (no plan submittal is required for a roof replacement)Required
- Scope of the roofing work and who will do the removal and installationRequired
- City of Aurora contractor license for any roofer you hire (homeowners may do their own roof replacement)Sometimes required
Possible inspections
- Sheathing/nailing (dry-in) inspection where required
- Final roof inspection
- Roofing (R) inspection, the inspection Aurora's permit table lists for a roof replacement
- Request inspections by email, through Aurora4Biz, or by calling 303-739-7420
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a permit for roof replacement or repair in Aurora?
- Yes. In Colorado, roof replacement or repair generally requires a permit, and Aurora is no exception. The documents and inspections sections on this page list what the building department typically asks for.
- Who issues the permit in Aurora?
- The local building department for Aurora handles permitting. This page lists its contact details and online portal. Your mailing city is not always the permitting authority, so confirm the jurisdiction before you apply.
- How do I find out the exact requirements for my project?
- Run the free PermitRoadmap check for your specific project and answers. It returns the likely permits, documents, inspections, and next steps, each linked to its official source.
PermitRoadmap is an independent informational service and is not affiliated with any city, county, state agency, or permitting authority. Results are informational and do not replace confirming requirements with the local permitting authority.