Request a Public Record

It is the "public policy of the State of Illinois that all persons are entitled to full and complete information regarding the affairs of government." 5ILCS140/1 The State of Illinois has made this policy a law through the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, which further declares that all persons shall have access to all public records in order to promote transparency and accountability at all levels of government.

How to Make a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Request

Make a request online through the City's online portal:

Make a FOIA Request

Download the make a FOIA request form(PDF, 183KB) to request it by mail or fax, and send to:

3770 McCoy Drive
Aurora, IL 60504
Fax: 630-256-3299

City of Aurora's FOIA Disclosures

• 2025 FOIA Disclosure Packet(PDF, 273KB)

City of Aurora's FOIA Policy

• City of Aurora's FOIA Rules and Regulations(PDF, 204KB)

Readily Available Records

Ordinances / Peddlers

• Recently Passed Municipal Code Ordinances
• Registered Peddlers

Eligibility Lists

• City Staff Eligibility List
• Firefighter Eligibility List
• Police Officer Eligibility List

Building & Permitting

• Building and Permitting Current Codes

History / Ordinances

• Historic Preservation Awards
• Zoning Ordinances
• Animal Control Ordinances
• Noise Ordinance

Revenue & Collection Ordinances

• Real Estate Transfer Tax Ordinance
• Food and Beverage Tax Ordinance
• Hotel Occupancy Tax Ordinance

Facility Monitoring Reports

• Discharge Monitoring Reports