Dear valued taxpayers of Putnam County,
For over a decade, Putnam County has proudly maintained an annual property tax due date of Dec. 1st, providing our community with a schedule thoughtfully set to ease the financial strain during the holiday season. State law permits counties of our size to adjust the statutory due date of December 20th through local resolution. Your dedicated local officials have worked hard each year to ensure proper and timely hearings, advertisements, and document submissions, making this possible.
This year, however, we face unprecedented challenges due to the implementation of House Bill 581 (the state-wide floating homestead exemption) and House Bill 1413 (the local elderly school tax exemption unique to Putnam County).
Despite the diligent efforts of our local officials and their vendors, these administrative complexities have made it impossible to meet our customary early deadline. We are not alone in this; many counties and municipalities in the state are also experiencing delays. For the first time in over 10 years, Putnam County will revert to the normal statutory property tax due date of December 20th, 2025.
I don’t expect this to be an issue next year and in the future.
I understand that this change, having a due date just days before Christmas, may pose challenges for some residents. On a positive note, this adjustment grants an additional three weeks to prepare and submit your payments.
I encourage all taxpayers to plan accordingly to ensure timely compliance.
We remain committed to serving you with transparency and care. Should you have questions or need assistance, please contact the Putnam County Tax Commissioner’s Office. I share in your frustration and sincerely appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this unique time.
With utmost respect, Terrell E. Abernathy, Putnam County Tax Commissioner