Roofing

Please review the roofing permit requirements listed below & utilize all the online tools available to assist in completing the permit process:

1. Contractor Registration - All General Contractors & Roofing Contractors are required to be licensed with the City of Aurora, IL. 

  • Contractor Registration(PDF, 285KB) may be submitted in person or via email to: devservicesadmin@aurora.il.us

  • Certificate of Insurance for General Liability will be required to list the statement: City of Aurora is primary & non-contributory additional insured. 

  • Certificate of Insurance for Workers Compensation Coverage is required for all Roofing Contractors

2. Copy of Contract Required

  • Please note that if a Roofing Contract is in the name of a 3rd party company, then this Company would be required to register as a General Contractor. All parties are responsible for completing permit process & inspections. 

3. Permit Application & Fees- You may submit the roofing permit application(PDF, 505KB) in person or you may submit the application electronically online via: eTRAKiT Online Portal

4. Ventilation Calculation Worksheet- All roofing permits are required a Ventilation Calculation Worksheet. Please note that in order to complete this worksheet an attic inspection is required to be completed to verify the attic area & all existing ventilation. Although the Contractor may not intend to change the ventilation or make changes to the soffit ventilation; the ventilation worksheet is required to reflect all existing ventilation. This is required in order to verify that all ventilation is properly balanced & meeting Code Requirements. 

  • Each Separate attic space is required a separate Ventilation Calculation Worksheet. 

  • Aurora Roofing Presentation(PDF, 663KB) is available to assist in completing the Ventilation Calculation Worksheet. 

  • Roofing Calculators are available to assist you in meeting code requirements. However, a completed Ventilation Calculation Worksheet is still required. 

5. Review(s) will be required for: 

  • Cathedral Ceilings

  • Flat Roofs

  • Commercial Roofs

  • Historic District

  • Foxwalk District

  • Replacing any structural framing

  • Replacing all sheathing material

  • Installing New Power Vent

For permit review timeframes, please visit: Review Timeframes(PDF, 180KB)

Tips

  • Please provide manufacturer’s specifications on any vents that are not listed on the Ventilation form. 

  • If unsure on what type of vents are currently installed, then please take pictures.

  • If you are new to this process and having trouble completing the ventilation sheet or if you are having trouble balancing the existing ventilation system, then please come into our office & our staff can assist you. 

CONTACT US

Building and Permits

Physical Address

77 S Broadway
1st Floor
Aurora, IL 60505

Phone: 630-256-3130

Fax: 630-256-3139

 

Hours

Monday - Friday

8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

 

 

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