Aurora, CO Rental Inspections: Inspection Programs (2026)
Key Facts
- Program
- Systematic multi-family housing inspection program
- Governing law
- Aurora City Code § 22-609
- Enforcement authority
- City manager / Neighborhood Services inspectors
- Unpaid fee consequence
- Property lien plus 15% surcharge
- Cancellation notice needed
- At least five working days
Summary
Aurora runs a systematic multi-family housing inspection program under its Health and Housing Code, with inspectors authorized to enter dwellings and reinspection fees charged when owners miss a scheduled visit.
Generally. Administrative fees may be assessed against any real property for reinspections under this article due to violation of the systematic multi-family housing inspection program regulations. Fees for reinspections shall be established by the director of neighborhood services in accordance with the provisions of section 2-587 of this Code.
(1) Return inspection fees shall be assessed whenever the owner or occupant:
a. Fails to provide access to the property being inspected and return visits are necessary.
b. Fails to provide access on dates and times scheduled.
c. Cancels an inspection visit without notice of at least five working days prior to scheduled inspection. Cancellations must be justifiable and appropriate.
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
Aurora's Health and Housing Code (City Code art. XV, div. 2 - Administration and Enforcement) lets the city manager and Neighborhood Services inspectors enter and inspect dwellings, dwelling units and rooming units citywide. Aurora City Code § 22-609 specifically bills 'reinspection fees' against a property when an owner or occupant violates the 'systematic multi-family housing inspection program' regulations - missing a scheduled inspection, blocking access, or canceling with under five working days' notice. Unpaid fees become a lien on the property, collected like general property taxes. Related sections let inspectors vacate unsafe units (§ 22-606) and record violations against title until corrected (§ 22-607).
Violations & Fines
Missed or blocked inspections trigger a reinspection fee set by the director of neighborhood services; if unpaid within 30 days of billing, it becomes a property lien collected with general property taxes plus 15 percent for administrative costs.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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