Aurora requires landlords of 1-4 unit residential rentals to obtain a Residential Rental Housing License and pass periodic inspections under a 2023 program.
Aurora's Residential Rental Housing Program, codified in City Code Chapter 22 Article XX, requires all residential rental properties of 1 to 4 units to obtain a rental license from the Tax and Licensing Division. Licenses require property identification, emergency contact, and certification of habitability. Initial licensing fees are approximately 50 dollars per unit, renewable every 4 years, with periodic inspections verifying compliance with the International Property Maintenance Code. Multi-family complexes of 5+ units are licensed through a separate program. Operating without a license can result in fines up to 2,650 dollars per violation and may bar eviction filings.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Aurora code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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