Aurora Building Department | Permits, Inspections & Contact

The City of Aurora, Illinois Division of Building and Permits is the permit-issuing authority for construction within Aurora city limits. Aurora extends into Kane, DuPage, and Will counties; the county named in a mailing address does not replace the City’s jurisdiction. Properties outside the city should be routed to the relevant municipality or county department.

Aurora building permits and eTRAKiT

Aurora’s Building and Permits division administers and enforces the Aurora Building Code, adopted model codes, and city ordinances. The City’s permit application page directs applicants to the eTRAKiT Online Portal to submit applications, pay fees, schedule inspections, and monitor permits. Residential and commercial projects may require different forms, plans, zoning, engineering, fire, or utility reviews.

Use the City’s development resources before submitting plans. A design-development pre-review can help an owner or design professional understand project-specific requirements, while formal plan review determines whether the proposed construction complies with applicable ordinances and codes.

Inspections and certificate of occupancy

Aurora conducts site inspections to verify that construction matches approved plans and code requirements. The Division also issues certificates of occupancy to certify, to the best of its knowledge, that construction complies with city ordinances and codes. Do not cover work that requires inspection, and confirm the final inspection and occupancy steps for the project’s use and scope.

The eTRAKiT account can show active permits and inspections for registered contractors and developers. Keep the portal account tied to the correct project and contact the City if a permit or inspection is missing from the dashboard.

Official contact information

Aurora lists the Building and Permits office at 77 S. Broadway, First Floor, Aurora, Illinois 60505. The published division phone is (630) 256-3130, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Use the official eTRAKiT portal for current permit and inspection services.