Egress Windows & Window Wells in Aurora, CO
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Aurora uses the 2021 IRC, so basement bedrooms need an egress opening of at least 5.7 sq ft net clear (5.0 sq ft at or below grade) with a sill no higher than 44 in. under R310. Aurora's local amendments have not been verified yet, so check with the city's Building Division. We cut, install and finish the well. (Aurora adopted codes)
Aurora homeowners finishing basements generally need code-compliant egress for basement bedrooms (IRC R310: summary).
Permits in Aurora
Confirm the permitting office for your address with your local building department before work starts (county: Arapahoe/Adams/Douglas).
Permit fees
How Aurora calculates it: some projects pay a flat building fee from the city's Flat-Rate Permit Fees list, and all other projects are priced through the permit fee calculator; the city notes the total varies with the complexity of plan review and inspections. See also the building fees page. No dollar figure is quoted here: run the calculator with your project's valuation. Fees and taxes are set by the jurisdiction; see the official 2026 Development Handbook for current amounts.
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Generally yes. Aurora homeowners finishing basements generally need code-compliant egress for basement bedrooms under IRC R310. Some projects pay a flat building fee from the city's Flat-Rate Permit Fees list, and all other projects are priced through the city's permit fee calculator. The city notes the total varies with the complexity of plan review and inspections. Yes. Check the official fee schedule linked on this page for current amounts. Aurora's Building Division lists the 2021 International Residential Code as adopted. Egress rules are in section R310. We haven't reviewed Aurora's local amendment text, so confirm any Aurora-specific changes with the Building Division before you rely on the base IRC numbers.Frequently asked questions
Does a basement bedroom in Aurora need an egress window?
How does Aurora calculate building permit fees?
Are there taxes on top of an Aurora permit?
Which building code does Aurora use for egress windows?