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Aurora, CO Code Violation Reporting: How to Report (2026)

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Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified August 2026

Key Facts

Where to file
Director of Neighborhood Services
Inspection
Prompt, with written report
Standard abatement notice
60 days to comply
Immediate-danger notice
24 hours to comply
Appeal window
30 days to city manager

Summary

Nuisance and property-code complaints in Aurora, Colorado go to the Director of Neighborhood Services, who must inspect and issue a written report.

(b) Complaints. All complaints alleging the existence of a public nuisance as defined in subsection 62-26(23) shall be filed with the director of neighborhood services and shall be subject to the following: (1) Inspections. The director of neighborhood services or designee shall promptly inspect the premises and shall make a written report of the findings of the inspection.

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Official source re-checked September 8, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: current through Ordinance 2026-30, passed June 22, 2026).

Full Breakdown

To report a suspected public nuisance in Aurora, Colorado, junk buildings, abandoned structures, or other conditions listed in City Code § 62-26(23), file the complaint with the Director of Neighborhood Services under § 62-32(b). The director or a designee must promptly inspect the property and prepare a written report, keeping photographs where practical. If a violation is confirmed, the city serves a notice to abate: 24 hours for conditions posing an immediate danger, 60 days for everything else. Owners can appeal a nuisance determination in writing to the city manager within 30 days of notice. This process applies citywide, spanning Arapahoe, Adams and Douglas counties; it does not reach unincorporated county land or Buckley Space Force Base.

Violations & Fines

Failure to abate after notice lets the city perform the work itself (removal, boarding up, or demolition) and bill the owner; unpaid costs become a lien on the property, collected with delinquent-tax interest.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who handles nuisance complaints in Aurora, Colorado?
The Director of Neighborhood Services, per City Code § 62-32(b); the director inspects and issues a written report before any abatement notice.
Can I appeal a nuisance notice?
Yes. File a written appeal with the city manager or designee within 30 days of service; a hearing follows within five working days of receipt.

Sources & Official References

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