City building permits · Jun 2026
Aurora Building Permits
Monthly residential building permits for Aurora, Illinois — 164 units in Jun 2026, 740 over the last 12 months — latest month +310% vs. a year earlier.
| Structure type | Units | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Single-family (1-unit) | 64 | 39.0% |
| 2-unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3–4 unit structures | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multifamily (5+ units) | 100 | 61.0% |
| All units | 164 | 100% |
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Aurora building permits — FAQ
How many building permits were issued in Aurora, Illinois?+
164 new residential units were authorized in Aurora in Jun 2026, and 740 over the trailing 12 months, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What types of housing is Aurora permitting?+
In Jun 2026, 64 single-family and 100 units in 5+ unit buildings were permitted — 61.0% of the total was multifamily.
Why might Aurora's numbers be zero some months?+
Permit activity is lumpy at the city level, and small jurisdictions may report to the Census with a lag. Zero in a month means no permits were reported, not necessarily no construction interest.