Confirm who handles each approval
Official building guidance points to Building Permit Application. Zoning responsibility can vary by parcel.
Municipal permit guide
City of Aurora, IL permit planning guide
Start with your property address to identify the offices, approvals, and project documents that apply in City of Aurora, IL.
Local guidance available Reviewed July 20, 2026
Best first step
Find the approvals for your parcel, not just a generic form.
Start with the property address. GovCodex uses it to identify the parcel, zoning authority, overlays, and the mix of municipal, county, and state approvals that can apply.
Prefills City of Aurora, IL Checks authority by address
What are you building?
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Project preparation
Local application forms are available
Use the project type and property address together before choosing a form or paying a fee.
Before you file
Check the parcel details
Use the address check to confirm the current local offices, forms, and requirements before filing.
Project-specific preparation
What can trigger review and what to prepare
These project checks highlight situations that can add an approval. Your property address and project scope determine what applies.
Common approval triggers
Zoning / Land-Use Review
Aurora is home-rule and administers its own zoning citywide across all four counties (Kane, DuPage, Will, Kendall). A Chapter 49 (Ord. 3100) zoning review — confirming the district, yard setbacks, height, coverage and us…
City of Aurora — Division of Building and PermitsSource
Fence Permit
A fence permit is required prior to install, reconstruction, enlargement, or structural alteration of any fence. Residential heights generally 3 ft in restricted areas up to 6 ft elsewhere; front yard fence must be > 50…
City of Aurora — Division of Building and PermitsSource
Building Permit (Deck / Gazebo)
A building permit is required for any deck attached to the home OR >= 30 in above grade (treated as an accessory structure). Guardrails required where > 30 in above grade (>= 36 in high); footing inspection at 42 in dept…
City of Aurora — Division of Building and PermitsSource
Building Permit (Storage Shed / Accessory)
A storage shed is permitted as an accessory structure (third-party threshold "> 70 sq ft" — CONFIRM against Chapter 49 / the building code). Accessory-structure setbacks: min 5 ft side/rear, none in the front yard, extra…
City of Aurora — Division of Building and PermitsSource
Detached Garage Permit (New Garage)
A dedicated "New Garage" permit is required to construct a detached garage. Garage valuation = $31.50 per sq ft. Accessory-structure setbacks apply (min 5 ft side/rear, none in the front yard, corner-lot extra).
City of Aurora — Division of Building and PermitsSource
Building Permit (Room Addition)
A building permit is required for any addition. The addition follows the R-district setbacks (explicit_unknown per Chapter 49). Extra fees are due: Engineering, Fire Impact, Land Cash/School & Park, Sewer Connection + Fo…
City of Aurora — Division of Building and PermitsSource
Building Permit (Single Family Residential Remodel)
A "Single Family Residential Remodel" permit is required to finish a basement; priced as Residential Remodeling (multi-trade) or 1-trade. Unfinished-basement valuation = $31.50 per sq ft. Interior work — no zoning setbac…
City of Aurora — Division of Building and PermitsSource
Conditional Zoning Review (ADU / Two-Family Conversion)
Aurora IL has NO dedicated ADU / coach-house permit or program in evidence. Two-family use is by district (R-4 / R-4A two-family; R-5 / R-5A multiple-family); a conversion to two units is only lawful in a two-family/mult…
City of Aurora — Division of Building and PermitsSource
Application packet items
Contractor registration with the Division of Building and Permits
A permit will not issue until the contractor is registered/licensed. Requires a Certificate of Insurance naming Aurora primary/non-contributory additional insured ($1,000,000 general aggregate / $500,000 per occurrence;…
Online permit application (eTRAKiT) + application fee
Apply online at auro-trk.aspgov.com/etrakit (or in person at 77 S. Broadway); an optional pre-review meeting is available; pay the Application Fee at submittal. Schedule inspections via eTRAKiT or (630) 256-3130.
Plat of survey / site plan
A plat of survey / site plan showing property lines, existing structures and setbacks is required for building/zoning permits.
Dimensioned construction drawings
Dimensioned construction drawings (for decks: footing/post/beam/joist, ledger flashing + bolts, railing/guardrail >= 36 in) plus manufacturer cut sheets. Commercial/engineered plans need a licensed design professional st…
JULIE 811 utility locate before digging
Request a JULIE 811 (800-892-0123) locate >= 48 hours before any digging (foundations, fence posts, pools).
Outside-agency sign-offs (unincorporated / utility)
Where applicable: county Health Department (Kane/DuPage/Will/Kendall) for septic; Fox Metro for sewer/grease trap; Kane County highway impact tax. A "PDD" resolves to the site-specific PD ordinance; an "OUT" parcel is co…
Preparation order
A practical order for project planning
Use this sequence to organize the work. The property address and project scope determine which steps actually apply.
Zoning / Land-Use Review
Aurora is home-rule and administers its own zoning citywide across all four counties (Kane, DuPage, Will, Kendall). A Chapter 49 (Ord. 3100) zoning review — confirming the district, yard setbacks, height, coverage and us…
Fence Permit
A fence permit is required prior to install, reconstruction, enlargement, or structural alteration of any fence. Residential heights generally 3 ft in restricted areas up to 6 ft elsewhere; front yard fence must be > 50…
Building Permit (Deck / Gazebo)
A building permit is required for any deck attached to the home OR >= 30 in above grade (treated as an accessory structure). Guardrails required where > 30 in above grade (>= 36 in high); footing inspection at 42 in dept…
Building Permit (Storage Shed / Accessory)
A storage shed is permitted as an accessory structure (third-party threshold "> 70 sq ft" — CONFIRM against Chapter 49 / the building code). Accessory-structure setbacks: min 5 ft side/rear, none in the front yard, extra…
Detached Garage Permit (New Garage)
A dedicated "New Garage" permit is required to construct a detached garage. Garage valuation = $31.50 per sq ft. Accessory-structure setbacks apply (min 5 ft side/rear, none in the front yard, corner-lot extra).
Building Permit (Room Addition)
A building permit is required for any addition. The addition follows the R-district setbacks (explicit_unknown per Chapter 49). Extra fees are due: Engineering, Fire Impact, Land Cash/School & Park, Sewer Connection + Fo…
Building Permit (Single Family Residential Remodel)
A "Single Family Residential Remodel" permit is required to finish a basement; priced as Residential Remodeling (multi-trade) or 1-trade. Unfinished-basement valuation = $31.50 per sq ft. Interior work — no zoning setbac…
Conditional Zoning Review (ADU / Two-Family Conversion)
Aurora IL has NO dedicated ADU / coach-house permit or program in evidence. Two-family use is by district (R-4 / R-4A two-family; R-5 / R-5A multiple-family); a conversion to two units is only lawful in a two-family/mult…
Contractor registration with the Division of Building and Permits
A permit will not issue until the contractor is registered/licensed. Requires a Certificate of Insurance naming Aurora primary/non-contributory additional insured ($1,000,000 general aggregate / $500,000 per occurrence;…
Online permit application (eTRAKiT) + application fee
Apply online at auro-trk.aspgov.com/etrakit (or in person at 77 S. Broadway); an optional pre-review meeting is available; pay the Application Fee at submittal. Schedule inspections via eTRAKiT or (630) 256-3130.
Responsibility by office
Who may handle the approvals
Separate offices can review different parts of the same project. Confirm the parcel-specific split before filing.
City of Aurora — Division of Building and Permits
Conditional Zoning Review (ADU / Two-Family Conversion)
Fee signals
Published fee examples
Use these to anticipate cost structure. Confirm the adopted schedule and project calculation before filing.
Residential Fence Permit
Base fee $31 · minimum $31 · Flat $31 (RESIDENTIAL FENCE). The paired "$82" secondary value in the flattened PDF table is ambiguous -> needs_review; not encoded here. Effective for permits applied after Jan 01, 2026.
View fee sourceResidential Detached Garage Permit
Base fee $155 · minimum $155 · PIF min $155 (valuation x 2.08 percent; garage valuation $31.50/sq ft) + $77 app + $84 PRF + $23 Certificate. Seeded as the minimum published amount; the valuation-driven PIF may exceed it for larger garages.
View fee sourceSwimming Pool Permit (below-ground)
Base fee $217 · minimum $217 · Seeded as Pool Below Ground PIF $217. Pool Above Ground PIF = $186 (choose in-ground here; above-ground noted). Both add $77 app + $112 PRF + $23 Cert. Temporary/seasonal pool = flat $31. Barrier/fence inspection is a mandatory g…
View fee sourceBuilding Permit (residential)
Aurora prices building work as valuation-formula amounts that DIFFER by structure type (Deck/Gazebo PIF $93; Residential New/Addition PIF min $1,817; Remodeling 2/3/4-trade $164/$246/$328 — recorded on the deck/addition/basement permit_triggers). The flat sche…
View fee sourcePreparation library
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Search by project or approval. Official forms and adaptable state templates are labeled separately.
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Building Permit Application
Use this official form when preparing your project submission.
Checked Jul 20, 2026Source
Fence Permit Application
Use this official form when preparing your project submission.
Checked Jul 20, 2026Source
Deck, Accessory Structure & Garage Permit Application
Use this official form when preparing your project submission.
Checked Jul 20, 2026Source
Swimming Pool Permit Application
Use this official form when preparing your project submission.
Checked Jul 20, 2026Source
Official references
Official sources for City of Aurora, IL
Statewide sources describe the governing code regime. Locally verified sources identify the actual issuing office, form, or adopted schedule.
Questions people ask
Aurora permit FAQ
Where do I start for a project in City of Aurora, IL?
Start with the property address. The parcel determines whether municipal, county, state, shoreland, floodplain, sanitary, transportation, or special-district approvals can apply.
Who handles building permits in Aurora?
Building Permit Application. Confirm the current filing process at the official source before submitting.
Who handles zoning approval in City of Aurora, IL?
Zoning administration may sit with the municipality or county. Confirm the parcel authority before relying on statewide guidance.
Are the fees and forms on this page final?
No. Adopted fees, application versions, issuing offices, and required attachments can change. Verify the current official source before filing or paying a fee.
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