Putnam County, FL Property Taxes (2026)

Putnam County owners pay a median of $1,196 a year on a median home value of $147,300, an effective rate of 0.81%. That's the 17th-highest rate of 67 Florida counties with Census data, above the Florida county median of 0.74%.

Updated October 2026 · Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023)

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Effective tax rate

0.81%

17th highest of 67 in FL

Median annual bill

$1,196

~$100/month

Median home value

$147,300

Florida county median

0.74%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Putnam County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Putnam County's 0.81% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$1,193
Savings at 10–15% off
$119–$179
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Putnam County vs. Florida vs. U.S. property tax rates

Putnam County0.81%
Florida county median0.74%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Putnam County's effective property tax rate is 0.81%, vs. 0.74% for the median Florida county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 17th of 67 in Florida. Effective rate = median tax bill ÷ median home value, so it already reflects typical exemptions. (Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023))

How to appeal your property taxes in Putnam County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

    Check the assessed value from the Putnam County Property Appraiser. Compare it to recent sales of similar homes nearby.

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Putnam County deadline is 25 days after TRIM notice. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment year.

  3. 3

    Gather evidence

    Recent comparable sales, photos of condition issues, repair estimates or an independent appraisal.

  4. 4

    Present your case

    Submit evidence or attend a hearing with the County Property Appraiser.

  5. 5

    Get your decision

    If you win, your assessed value and bill go down. On a $1,196 bill, 10–15% off is $120–$179 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Florida

Florida homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Putnam County Property Appraiser for amounts.

Homestead exemption

For your primary residence. Reduces the value used to calculate your bill.

Senior / over-65

Many states add an exemption or freeze for owners 65 and older.

Disability

For homeowners with qualifying disabilities, often similar to the over-65 benefit.

Veterans

Disabled veterans may get partial or full exemptions depending on rating.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Putnam County, Florida?
The median effective property tax rate in Putnam County is 0.81%: a median annual bill of $1,196 on a median home value of $147,300. That's the 17th-highest rate of 67 Florida counties with Census data. Your own rate depends on which city, school district and special districts you're in. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023).
How much are property taxes in Putnam County?
The median Putnam County property tax bill is $1,196 a year, about $100 a month, compared with a Florida county median of $1,709.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Putnam County?
The deadline to appeal in Putnam County is 25 days after TRIM notice. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Putnam County a high property tax area?
Putnam County's 0.81% effective rate is above the Florida county median of 0.74% and below the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 17th-highest rate of 67 Florida counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Putnam County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment. See www.taxdrop.com/property-tax-appeal-pricing for current pricing.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Flagler County

Rate: 0.79%

Median bill: $2,628

Clay County

Rate: 0.74%

Median bill: $2,080

St. Johns County

Rate: 0.78%

Median bill: $3,547

Marion County

Rate: 0.75%

Median bill: $1,659

Bradford County

Rate: 0.57%

Median bill: $1,022

Alachua County

Rate: 0.98%

Median bill: $2,623

Union County

Rate: 0.58%

Median bill: $931

Volusia County

Rate: 0.78%

Median bill: $2,179

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