{"name":"BuildRules permit index: Aurora","canonical_url":"https://buildrules.ca/permit-index/aurora","generated_at":"2026-10-14T07:36:28.937Z","latest_verified":"2026-10-02","coverage":{"cities":1,"project_types":4,"city_project_answers":4,"official_source_urls":3},"methodology_url":"https://buildrules.ca/methodology","source_directory_url":"https://buildrules.ca/sources","records":[{"city":"Aurora","city_slug":"aurora","province":"Ontario","project":"Basement apartment / secondary suite","project_slug":"secondary-suite-permit","question":"Do you need a permit for a secondary dwelling unit in Aurora?","guidance_status":"Depends on project conditions","direct_answer":"Yes. Creating a two-unit house requires compliance with zoning and the Building Code, plus a building or change-of-use permit and registration.","last_verified":"2026-10-02","official_source_count":1,"official_source_urls":["https://www.aurora.ca/home-and-property/building-and-renovating/secondary-dwelling-units/"],"buildrules_url":"https://buildrules.ca/aurora/secondary-suite-permit"},{"city":"Aurora","city_slug":"aurora","province":"Ontario","project":"Basement renovation","project_slug":"basement-renovation-permit","question":"Do you need a permit to finish a basement in Aurora?","guidance_status":"Depends on project conditions","direct_answer":"Not always. Aurora lists basement finishing as permit-exempt when there is no structural alteration and no additional sleeping accommodation.","last_verified":"2026-10-02","official_source_count":1,"official_source_urls":["https://www.aurora.ca/home-and-property/building-and-renovating/applications-permits-and-inspections/"],"buildrules_url":"https://buildrules.ca/aurora/basement-renovation-permit"},{"city":"Aurora","city_slug":"aurora","province":"Ontario","project":"Deck","project_slug":"deck-permit","question":"Do you need a permit for a deck in Aurora?","guidance_status":"Depends on project conditions","direct_answer":"An uncovered wooden deck at or below 0.6 m above adjacent finished grade can be permit-exempt. Higher or otherwise regulated decks need review.","last_verified":"2026-10-02","official_source_count":2,"official_source_urls":["https://www.aurora.ca/home-and-property/building-and-renovating/applications-permits-and-inspections/","https://www.aurora.ca/home-and-property/building-and-renovating/decks/"],"buildrules_url":"https://buildrules.ca/aurora/deck-permit"},{"city":"Aurora","city_slug":"aurora","province":"Ontario","project":"Shed / accessory structure","project_slug":"shed-permit","question":"Do you need a permit for a shed in Aurora?","guidance_status":"Depends on project conditions","direct_answer":"A detached accessory building 15 m² or less with no plumbing can be permit-exempt, but zoning still controls location, height and other conditions.","last_verified":"2026-10-02","official_source_count":1,"official_source_urls":["https://www.aurora.ca/home-and-property/building-and-renovating/applications-permits-and-inspections/"],"buildrules_url":"https://buildrules.ca/aurora/shed-permit"}]}