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 October 9, 2026.
Waterloo, Illinois, in Monroe County, has about 11,000 residents (2024 Census Bureau estimate). The title to a parcel in Waterloo 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: Waterloo public records, Monroe County property records, Waterloo arrest records, Waterloo warrants, Waterloo inmate search, Waterloo police reports, Illinois arrest records and Illinois inmate search.
Deeds, Mortgages and Liens in Waterloo
Deeds, mortgages, liens and easements that affect title to land in Waterloo are recorded by the County Recorder, which indexes them by name and sells copies.
SearchSystems opened and checked the County Recorder's page at monroecountyil.gov/departments/county-clerk-and-recording (page title: County Clerk & Recorder | Monroe County, IL), which answered when SearchSystems opened it on September 23, 2026.
Assessed Values and the Tax Roll in Waterloo
The Supervisor of Assessments sets the value each parcel in Waterloo 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 monroecountyil.gov/departments/assessors-office (page title: Assessor’s Office | Monroe County, IL), phone 618.939.8681, which answered when SearchSystems opened it on September 23, 2026.
Permits and City Records in Waterloo
Building permits, zoning and code cases are the city's own. For Waterloo, SearchSystems opened and checked the city hall page at waterloo.il.us/contact-us (page title: Contact Us | City of Waterloo, IL), phone 618-939-8600, 100 West Fourth Street Waterloo, IL 62298, Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, which answered when SearchSystems opened it on September 25, 2026.
The city clerk's page SearchSystems verified is at waterloo.il.us/city-government/elected-officials/city-clerk-treasurer (page title: City Clerk & Treasurer | City of Waterloo, IL), phone (618) 939-8600, which answered when SearchSystems opened it on September 25, 2026.
Evictions and Court Cases About Land in Waterloo
Court cases about land from Waterloo, evictions among them, are filed in the Circuit Court of Monroe County.
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 Monroe County
The SearchSystems directory, online since 1997, lists the official pages for Monroe County and Illinois. These property pages from its Monroe County listing were opened again on October 2, 2026 and each one still answers:
- ArcGIS Web Application (monroecountyil.maps.arcgis.com)
- Property Record Cards (monroecountyil.gov)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who records deeds in Waterloo?
The County Recorder, at monroecountyil.gov. Deeds, mortgages and liens on land in Waterloo are filed there, and the Supervisor of Assessments (monroecountyil.gov) has the assessment records.
Who sets the assessed value of a property in Waterloo?
The Supervisor of Assessments, whose page SearchSystems verified is at monroecountyil.gov.
Where are evictions from Waterloo filed?
In the Circuit Court of Monroe 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 Waterloo 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.