Aurora / Windows
Aurora Windows Permit Guide
Aurora contractors: use this windows permit guide to sort the documented path from the questions you still need to take to the city. It covers window replacement, installation, and opening-related work.
Contractor quick answer
- Permit status
- Permit need depends on the scope
- Official fee
- $99 flat fee
- Approval timeline
- 3–5 business days
- Application route
- Open application portal
Aurora routes permit questions through its Building Division and Permit Center. The city record is specific about some scopes and intentionally leaves other trade questions conditional.
01 / Permit path
Permit requirements
Aurora’s March 2019 guide says replacement windows do not need a permit unless the opening width increases; new-window installation requires a permit.
March 2019 replacement-window guidance
Aurora’s March 2019 DIY & DIT Home Improvement Handbook says replacement windows do not require a permit unless window width is increased; new windows require a permit.
Source: City of Aurora — DIY & DIT Home Improvement Handbook (March 2019)
Open questions before you file
Contact the city directly for each item below; the curated record does not establish it for this scope.
- Structural or egress scope beyond the published replacement-window table
- Contractor credential
- Required documents
- Inspection steps
02 / Money and timing
Official fees and approval timeline
$99 flat fee
Official flat-rate fee for an egress window; a different window scope may use another permit path.
Source: City of Aurora — 2026 Flat Rate Fees (revised 01/2026)
3–5 business days
This is the repository estimate for the representative scope. Confirm timing with the city before you schedule labor.
03 / Filing desk
Application portal and permit office
The curated record includes a Aurora application destination. Confirm the current trade path and required attachments before you submit.
04 / On the ground
Local notes for Aurora
Aurora’s source material distinguishes covered permit types from scope questions. Confirm the proposed work before you put a permit allowance in a quote.
Confirm whether the proposed window work changes the opening, structure, or egress before you finalize the permit line.
The official source for this city was checked on September 29, 2026: City of Aurora — Building Division Inspections and Contractor Licensing.
05 / Field questions
Aurora Windows permit FAQ
Does Aurora require a permit for windows work?
Aurora’s March 2019 guide says replacement windows do not need a permit unless the opening width increases; new-window installation requires a permit. Use the linked official source to confirm the current scope before filing.
What Aurora windows permit fee should I carry?
The repository records $99 flat fee for a representative windows scope. Official flat-rate fee for an egress window; a different window scope may use another permit path. Estimates only — verify the current fee, valuation, scope, and added charges with the AHJ before filing.
How long can Aurora windows permit approval take?
The repository records an approval timeline of 3–5 business days for the representative scope used in this guide. Confirm the current review timing with the city before you schedule the crew.
Where do I apply for a Aurora windows permit?
The curated record points to the Aurora application portal. Confirm that it accepts your exact windows scope before submitting.
Permitova is a research aid, not the permitting authority. Official city sources control. Verify the current scope, fee, documents, inspections, and timing before work begins.