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EV charger permits in Aurora, CO

Aurora is unusually fee-transparent: the city flat-rate fee flyer lists Residential EV Charger as a $95 flat-rate permit item and Residential Electrical Service Upgrade separately. That makes it easier to spot padding in contractor quotes.

Quick answer for Aurora, CO

A new Level 2 home EV charger circuit generally requires an electrical permit in Aurora, CO.
Permit path: Flat-rate Residential EV Charger permit through Aurora Permit Center / Aurora4Biz.
Typical fee guidance: $95 flat-rate Residential EV Charger permit in the 2025 Aurora flat-rate fee flyer; verify the current flyer because fees can change..
Timeline: Flat-rate residential permit filing is designed to be predictable; inspection requests are generally next-day when submitted before the city cutoff.

Official source: City of Aurora permits page / flat-rate fee flyer

Permit required Yes — new 240V circuit

Permit type Flat-rate Residential EV Charger permit through Aurora Permit Center / Aurora4Biz

Typical fee $95 flat-rate Residential EV Charger permit in the 2025 Aurora flat-rate fee flyer; verify the current flyer because fees can change.

Apply online Yes · Portal

The process

How it works in Aurora, CO

Permit office: City of Aurora Building Division / Permit Center.

Who can pull the permit: Registered and licensed contractors use Aurora’s permit system; homeowners should use DIY/DIR guidance only if personally performing allowed work..

Plan review: Residential EV charger is a flat-rate permit. Electrical service upgrade is a separate flat-rate item, and commercial/plan-review scopes are not the same as a simple home charger.

Typical timeline: Flat-rate residential permit filing is designed to be predictable; inspection requests are generally next-day when submitted before the city cutoff.

Bring these

Documents you'll need

Charger manufacturer spec sheet showing listing, amperage, connector, and hardwired vs plug-in configuration
Panel photo and breaker directory, plus proposed breaker size and charging load
Simple site sketch showing the electrical panel, wire route, charger location, and parking space served
Load calculation when the service is small, the circuit is 40A or larger, or a panel upgrade may be needed
Flat-rate permit category confirmation
Service upgrade details if the panel is being changed

Final step

Inspection notes

Schedule inspection through Aurora’s online inspection system or Permit Center. The permit card and approved plans/documents must be on site, with access provided before work is covered.

Verified against City of Aurora permits page / flat-rate fee flyer on July 4, 2026. Use the linked official source because fees, portal labels, and inspection procedures can change.

Electrical work can be dangerous and is regulated by code. This page is educational, not electrical or engineering advice. Hire a licensed electrician and follow your local permitting process.

Find licensed electricians in Aurora, CO

Ask each bidder to include the permit and inspection in the quoted price — then compare like for like.

Finding an installer yourself: ask for the contractor's state license number, proof of insurance, and at least two recent Level 2 installs. Get the permit number in writing.

Use the free permit checklist

FAQ

Aurora, CO permit FAQ

Do I need a permit for a Level 2 EV charger in Aurora?

Yes. A new 240V Level 2 charger circuit is electrical work and should be permitted through City of Aurora Building Division / Permit Center. The local path is: Flat-rate Residential EV Charger permit through Aurora Permit Center / Aurora4Biz.

Who should pull the EV charger permit in Aurora?

Registered and licensed contractors use Aurora’s permit system; homeowners should use DIY/DIR guidance only if personally performing allowed work.

How long does the Aurora EV charger permit take?

Flat-rate residential permit filing is designed to be predictable; inspection requests are generally next-day when submitted before the city cutoff.