Reviewed and updated October 9, 2026 by the SearchSystems.net editorial team. Every office link was opened and checked against the office's own site between September 23, 2026 and September 27, 2026.
Franklin Park, Illinois, in Cook County, has about 18,000 residents (2024 Census Bureau estimate). The title to a parcel in Franklin Park is in the deed records of the County Recorder and its taxable value is set by the Supervisor of Assessments; what is built on it is a matter for the city. This guide says who keeps each record and where the page for each office is.
This guide covers deeds, assessed values, city permits and records, evictions and court cases, records requests, directory links and common questions.
Related guides: Franklin Park public records, Cook County property records, Franklin Park arrest records, Franklin Park warrants, Franklin Park inmate search, Franklin Park criminal records, Illinois arrest records and Illinois inmate search.
Deeds, Mortgages and Liens in Franklin Park
Who owns a parcel in Franklin Park and what it sold for are in the deed records of the County Recorder, with every lien or mortgage against the land.
SearchSystems opened and checked the County Recorder's page at cookcountyclerkil.gov/recordings (page title: Recordings | Cook County Clerk), which answered when SearchSystems opened it on September 23, 2026.
Assessed Values and the Tax Roll in Franklin Park
The Supervisor of Assessments sets the value each parcel in Franklin Park is taxed on and keeps the parcel maps. Illinois assesses property at a third of market value; Cook County reassesses one third of the county each year and the rest of the state runs on four-year cycles.
SearchSystems opened and checked the Supervisor of Assessments' page at cookcountyil.gov/agency/assessor (page title: Assessor), phone (312) 443-7550, 118 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60602, Monday: 8:30 am-5:00 pm, which answered when SearchSystems opened it on September 23, 2026.
Permits and City Records in Franklin Park
Building permits, zoning and code cases are the city's own. For Franklin Park, SearchSystems opened and checked the city hall page at villageoffranklinpark.com (page title: Village of Franklin Park), phone 847-455-8616, 9500 Belmont Avenue, Franklin Park, IL 60131, which answered when SearchSystems opened it on September 27, 2026.
The city clerk's page SearchSystems verified is at villageoffranklinpark.com/departments/clerks_office (page title: Clerk's Office | Village of Franklin Park), phone (847) 671-8242, 9500 Belmont Ave Franklin Park, IL 60131, Monday 8am - 4:30pm, which answered when SearchSystems opened it on September 27, 2026.
Evictions and Court Cases About Land in Franklin Park
An eviction, a foreclosure, a lien dispute or a quiet title suit is a court case in the Circuit Court of Cook County, and the file is public unless sealed.
The court records page SearchSystems verified for the county is at cookcountyil.gov/service/court-records-and-archives.
Asking a County Office for a Record
Under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act a county office must answer a request within 5 business days, with one 5-day extension, and it may charge copying only after the first 50 pages.
More Official Property and Land Records Pages for Cook County
The SearchSystems directory, online since 1997, lists the official pages for Cook County and Illinois. These property pages from its Cook County listing were opened again on October 1, 2026 and each one still answers:
- Cook County Treasurer's Office (cookcountytreasurer.com)
- Recording Terms and Topics (cookcountyclerkil.gov)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who records deeds in Franklin Park?
The County Recorder, at cookcountyclerkil.gov/recordings. Deeds, mortgages and liens on land in Franklin Park are filed there, and the Supervisor of Assessments (cookcountyil.gov/agency/assessor) has the assessment records.
Who sets the assessed value of a property in Franklin Park?
The Supervisor of Assessments, whose page SearchSystems verified is at cookcountyil.gov/agency/assessor.
Where are evictions from Franklin Park filed?
In the Circuit Court of Cook County. The file is public unless the court seals it.
How is property assessed in Illinois?
Illinois assesses property at a third of market value; Cook County reassesses one third of the county each year and the rest of the state runs on four-year cycles.
Is this the official Franklin Park website?
No. SearchSystems.net is an independent public records guide, online since 1997. It links to the official city, county, court and state offices described above and does not hold records, charge for them or take requests.