Roofing in Aurora

Aurora is Colorado's third-largest city, spread across parts of Arapahoe, Adams and Douglas counties. Its official elevation, posted on the signs at the city limits, is 5,471 feet. It sits on the open plains east of Denver, where Front Range thunderstorms often drop hail from May through August.

The city issues its own roofing permits and contractor licenses, whichever county your home is in. Here's what we could confirm as of October 2026, and where you'll need to call the city.

Hail in Aurora

We counted every day with a hail report of 1 inch or larger within 5 miles of Aurora's center point. The data is NOAA's Storm Events Database, April 2010 through July 2026. Aurora covers about 163 square miles of land, per the Census Bureau, so a 5-mile circle doesn't reach its far eastern and southern edges.

The June 1, 2026 storm brought National Weather Service warnings for ping-pong-ball hail in eastern Aurora and Watkins, according to Denverite. NOAA's records depend on spotters and the public, so they undercount storms over open land and can't tell you what hit your roof. To see reports near your own house, check your exact address. Our hail size guide explains what each size tends to do.

Permits and inspections

Aurora's Building Division issues roofing permits. Aurora has adopted the 2021 International Residential Code with local amendments, under Aurora City Code section 22-181. Here's what the city's homeowner guide says:

• When you need a permit. Replacing a roof requires a building permit. Minor repairs don't. The permit must state the scope of work and who will remove and install the roof.
• Plans. A roof replacement doesn't need a plan submittal.
• Inspections. Permitted roofs get a roofing ("R") inspection. Request inspections at least a day ahead by calling 303-739-7420, or schedule them online through Aurora4Biz.
• Permit timing. A permit expires if work doesn't start within six months or isn't finished within a year.

A 2008 Aurora inspection notice said the permit holder must provide an OSHA-compliant ladder. It allowed the roof inspection once the roof was at least 75% done. That notice may be out of date, so ask when you schedule.

We didn't find a published reroof fee. The city calculates it at application.

Who can do the work

Colorado has no state roofing license, and Aurora has its own. Contractors you hire must be licensed by Aurora, and the city's Roofing Contractor license requires an ICC Roofing Contractor/Subcontractor certification. Look up a company by name, or by the "Roofing Contractor" license type, in Aurora's online contractor lookup. The city also suggests asking the Building Division about any violations before you hire.

Homeowners can pull permits for work on their primary home. If you do, you're responsible for meeting code and passing the inspection. Whoever does the work, our check a roofer checklist and hiring a roofer guide cover insurance and contract rights.

Class 4 and wildfire rules

As of October 30, 2026, we found no Aurora requirement to use Class 4 impact-resistant shingles. Our news page lists the Colorado places that do. Class 4 is a lab rating, not a hail warranty, so read Class 4 shingles before you pay extra.

We also found no Aurora adoption of the Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code or wildfire rule for reroofs. Under the state model code, a reroof of 25% or more in a mapped wildfire area must meet its roof rules, starting with Class A. If your home backs onto open space or prairie, ask the Building Division whether any wildfire map applies.

HOAs and metro districts

If your neighborhood has an HOA, its architectural rules may cover roof color and material. Get written approval before your roofer orders materials, because a rejected color can stall a permitted job. Colorado's HB24-1091 voids HOA rules that ban fire-hardened building materials, though it doesn't name roofing specifically. See roof color and design and the state's HOA Information and Resource Center.

Finding your roof's history

We didn't find a public online permit search for Aurora. Ask the Building Division, or request your address's permit history through the city's public records requests page. A finaled roofing permit date is usually the best clue to your roof's age. Our roof age guide covers other clues.

Local resources

• Aurora Building Division Permit Center: 303-739-7420, 15151 E. Alameda Parkway (homeowner permit guide)
• Aurora online contractor lookup
• Aurora public records requests (permit history)
• Adams County Assessor and Arapahoe County Assessor (state listing); part of Aurora is in Douglas County
• Aurora emergency alerts sign-up

Common questions

Do I need a permit to replace my roof in Aurora?

Yes. Aurora requires a building permit to replace a roof, and the job gets a roofing inspection. Minor repairs are exempt. Call the Permit Center at 303-739-7420 if you're unsure whether your repair counts as minor.

Does my roofer need an Aurora license?

Yes. Aurora says contractors you hire must be licensed by the city, and its Roofing Contractor license requires an ICC roofing certification. Check a company in Aurora's online contractor lookup.

Can I pull my own roofing permit in Aurora?

Yes, for your primary home. You are then responsible for meeting code and passing the inspection.

How do I find out when my Aurora roof was last replaced?

We didn't find a public online permit search. Ask the Building Division, or request your address's permit history through Aurora's public records requests page.