Welcome to the City of Waverly, Illinois City of Waverly .... A Good Place to Call Home!

Welcome to the City of Waverly!

Waverly, founded in 1836, is the second largest city in Morgan County, with nearly 1300 residents, and occupies one square mile of rich and fertile land 90 miles north of St. Louis, 210 miles south southwest of Chicago, and 30 miles southwest of Springfield.  Approximately 3000 customers are located in the local trading area.  Waverly contains over 400 homes, has over sixteen miles of all-weather street and roadways, supports its own elementary and high school, and owns and operates its own water and sewer systems.  Since Waverly's founding, Salter Park has been the heart of the city.  Located in the middle of the business district, this exceptionally well-maintained six acre park contains a band stage, a pavilion, a War Memorial, basketball court, a large playground area which was constructed by community volunteers and is the site of the Waverly Community Picnic held each year in August.  Waverly is also the home of the Waverly Holiday Tournament (the best small school tournament in Illinois) for high school boy's basketball every year since 1951.

We are very proud of our city, its people, our lifestyles, and activities.

** IMPORTANT NOTICES **

Your 2021 Annual Water Quality Report is now available at http://waverlyil.com/ccr2.  To speak with someone about this report or to request a copy, please call us at (217) 435-4611.

https://waverlyil.com/ccr2

The After Hours & Gas Emergency Number is: (217) 473-9822.

NOTICE - if, at any time, you smell gas within your residence, please leave the premises and call the Gas Emergency Line at (217) 473-9822 immediately.

Golf Cart Renewals are due by April 1, 2022.  If you plan on operating a golf cart or UTV on the city streets, you will need a current permit staring April 1, 2022.  Please see Chief Johnson.  Cost is $75.00.  Additionally, Golf Carts may now be driven at night during the following hours: 6:00 am - 11:00 pm Sunday thru Thursday and 6:00 am - 12:00 am (Midnight) Friday and Saturday.

Waverly Lake Boat Permits are available at City Hall and the Water Plant.  The cost is $25.00 and the permits are good for the period:  April 1, 2022 through March 31, 2023.  

WAVERLY ZONING REGULATIONS - Before you build, install a fence, construct/move in a shed or make other construction changes to your property, you are required by the City of Waverly to file an application for a Certificate of Compliance, which can be obtained at City Hall.  The application is then reviewed by the Zoning Board to ensure all guidelines are met.  Once approved, a building permit will be issued and then your project may begin.  The Zoning Board meets at 6:00 pm the third (3rd) Monday of every month at City Hall.

FOR UTILITY PAYMENT ASSISTANCE (LIHEAP) - please contact MCS Community Services in Jacksonville, at (217) 243-9404.

SPRING HAS FINALLY ARRIVED - the City asks that you all do your best to mow your lawns regularly to ensure that Waverly continues to look good all summer long.  The effort is greatly appreciated.  Thank you!