Putnam County property tax, in one number.
The typical Putnam County homeowner pays $1,249 a year on a $160,300 home. That's close to the Florida rate (0.76%) and below the U.S. rate (0.94%).
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- Bills are up, rates are down.The median tax paid rose from $920 in 2015 to $1,403 in 2024 (+52%), while home values rose 102%. That pushed the effective rate down.
- 17th highest rate in Florida.Out of 67 Florida counties with full data. Nationally, the rate is higher than in 47% of U.S. counties.
- Mortgage holders pay more.Homes with a mortgage paid a median $1,463, versus $1,041 for homes owned outright, often because they're newer, higher-value or more recently reassessed.
The data, charted
Median tax paid & effective rate
Owners vs renters
Neighboring counties
Largest Florida counties
| County | Median tax | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Broward County | $3,890 | 0.94% |
| Palm Beach County | $3,858 | 0.86% |
| Miami-Dade County | $3,744 | 0.81% |
| Hillsborough County | $3,010 | 0.81% |
| Putnam County | $1,249 | 0.78% |
| Florida | $2,730 | 0.76% |
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Effective property tax rates in and around Putnam County.
Cities and towns in Putnam County
Places with at least 2,000 owner-occupied homes and reliable survey data.
- Palatka0.95% · $1,431
Good to know
What is the property tax rate in Putnam County?
The effective rate is about 0.78%. The median homeowner pays $1,249 a year on a home worth a median $160,300 (ACS 2020–2024). The legal tax rates set by each taxing unit are different numbers; the effective rate is what owners actually pay as a share of value.
How much is property tax on a $150,000 home in Putnam County?
About $1,170 a year, or roughly $98 a month, at Putnam County's average effective rate of 0.78%. Homestead, senior, veteran or other exemptions can lower the real bill, and a recent purchase or reassessment can raise it.
Why is my bill different from this estimate?
Your bill depends on your home's assessed value from the county assessor, the exact taxing units where you live (county, city, school district, special districts) and any exemptions you get. These figures are medians across all owner-occupied homes, not a bill for any address.
How current is this data?
It comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024, the latest release. Homeowners report the taxes they paid, so the numbers lag current bills by one to two years. We update the site when the Census Bureau publishes new estimates each December.
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