Source-reviewed city index
Common residential permit questions for Aurora, organized by project. Open any row to see the conditions, official evidence and property-specific limitations behind the answer.
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Oct 2, 2026
A permit answer can still depend on dimensions, use, plumbing, structural work, zoning or the exact property. BuildRules keeps those conditions visible instead of reducing the rule to a false green-or-red score.
Do you need a permit for a secondary dwelling unit in Aurora?
Yes. Creating a two-unit house requires compliance with zoning and the Building Code, plus a building or change-of-use permit and registration.
1 official source
Do you need a permit to finish a basement in Aurora?
Not always. Aurora lists basement finishing as permit-exempt when there is no structural alteration and no additional sleeping accommodation.
1 official source
Do you need a permit for a deck in Aurora?
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.
2 official sources
Do you need a permit for a shed in Aurora?
A detached accessory building 15 m² or less with no plumbing can be permit-exempt, but zoning still controls location, height and other conditions.
1 official source