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

Yes. A reroof permit is required in Aurora. Licensed roofing contractor; homeowners may self-permit owner-occupied single-family residences

Does Aurora require ice-and-water shield?

Yes. Aurora requires ice-and-water shield (24 in inside exterior wall line).

How do I check if a Aurora roofer is licensed?

Search the City of Aurora Building Division, Permit Counter contractor lookup at https://coaapps.auroragov.org/OnlineContractorLookup/.

What building code does Aurora use for roofing?

Aurora has adopted the 2021 IRC. Tear-off required (no overlays).

Auroraroofing: permits, licensing & code

The homeowner’s reference for a reroof in Aurora, Arapahoe County. Every fact below is sourced to the city or the adopted code. Looking for a contractor instead? Verified roofers serving Aurora.

Verify a contractor’s license

Colorado has no statewide roofing license; Auroralicenses roofers itself, so a contractor licensed in the next town over isn’t automatically licensed here. Confirm before you sign.

Look up a Aurora roofing license ↗

Licensing body: City of Aurora Building Division, Permit Counter · 303.739.7420
License class: Roofing Contractor License, Two-part: Roofing Contractor Supervisor License required first, then Roofing Contractor License
Public lookup: coaapps.auroragov.org ↗
Source: auroragov.org ↗

Permits

Required?: Yes, for any reroof.
Who pulls it: Licensed roofing contractor; homeowners may self-permit owner-occupied single-family residences
Portal: auroragov.org ↗
Source: auroragov.org ↗

Inspections

What’s required: Mid-roof required only for tile and metal roofing systems; final inspection required for all roofing permits.
Mid-roof: Standard asphalt reroofs: not required (tile/metal/flat may need it)
Source: cdnsm5-hosted.civiclive.com ↗

Building code

Adopted code: 2021 IRC
Ice & water shield: Required, 24 in inside exterior wall line
Layers / tear-off: Tear-off required (no overlays)
Drip edge: Required
Source: auroragov.org ↗

Hail history

NOAA logged 55 hail events of 1″ or larger in and around Aurora between 2011–2026, including 4 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record was 2.5″ (June 2018). That’s why most Aurora replacements are insurance-funded. How to handle the claim →

What a roof costs in Aurora

Pricing is set metro-wide, not by city: most Aurora homes run $15,000–$22,000 for a full replacement: architectural asphalt $585–$825/square, Class 4 impact-resistant $700–$1,150/square. Full 2026 cost breakdown →