Investing in Aurora is the right choice. This is a city committed to high-quality development that enhances both your business and the city itself, and ensures a vital future for Aurora. We are here to help guide you through the building and development process as you work to successfully complete your project.

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Resources

Customer Portals

Explore this webpage to learn more about how to navigate portions of the city's customer portals for planning, building and development.

Upload plans, pay for select permits, review and comment on development projects, apply and renew select licenses, and other online services related to building, planning and development. Please note that development application reviews, minor amendments and civil plans will move to DevPortal.AuroraGov.org on July 11.

Schedule pre-application meetings and register neighborhood and community groups, and apply for Land Review Services licenses and easements, small cell and fiber optic licensing, floodplain development permits, temporary use permits, temporary sign permits and film permits, arborist licensing and renewal, and online transport permits.

Permitting services for things like temporary use permits, block parties and filming; business licensing services for marijuana businesses, liquor, trash hauling and more; and fire/life safety inspections