Administrative overview · FIPS 17133
Monroe County permit authority
The first compliance decision is jurisdictional: identify the office with statutory authority over your parcel, then use its filing and inspection sequence to keep the project moving.
Jurisdictional status
County
This county profile is the primary starting point for unincorporated-area permitting.
Responsible agency
Monroe County Zoning & Building Office
For a project in or near Monroe County, this office is the identified point of contact for permit intake, statutory code enforcement, plan review coordination, and inspection release conditions. Confirm the parcel’s boundary and project type before relying on the county lane.
Direct contact
618-939-8681 ext. 260
Call before mobilizing if the project has a boundary, occupancy, fire, septic, or utility question.
Permit counter
100 S. Main St., Waterloo, IL 62298
Operating hours
Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-4:30 PM
Review expectation
Ask the agency for its current review estimate
Compliance workbench
Choose the next project decision.
Apply online
Open the verified digital gateway, application form, and review timeline.
Open guide →Fees & penalties
Understand fee schedules, enforcement exposure, and stop-work liabilities.
Open guide →Codes & exemptions
Read the code framework, minor-work exemptions, and inspection lane.
Open guide →Agency website
Visit the primary public source for current notices and contact changes.
Open guide →Source trail
Official sources for this profile
Use these direct agency or licensing links to confirm current instructions before you file, pay, or schedule work. External pages control if their information differs from this directory.
Project questions
Frequently asked questions for Monroe County
Who handles permitting for this jurisdiction?
Monroe County Zoning & Building Office is the identified county-level authority for this profile. Confirm that the property is in its service area before filing.
How should I begin an application?
Begin with the online permit gateway listed in the application guide. If the portal does not recognize the address or project type, contact 618-939-8681 ext. 260.
How long might review take?
A typical review timeline was not verified. Ask the agency for its current completeness and review estimate.
How are inspections scheduled?
Cloudpermit allows applicants to request building inspections and receive results by email. The building-permit application states inspections are $65 each and a new home requires 10 inspections; contact the office for scheduling questions.
Which codes and exemptions should I review?
N/A; the county identifies zoning and code enforcement responsibilities but the current public materials do not specify a 2026 building-code edition. N/A; the county publishes project-specific forms and directs applicants to the Zoning & Building office for requirements.