Florida County · Petition deadline Sept 8, 2026

Putnam County Property Tax Appeal Guide

Palatka-area homeowners save an average of $310/year by filing a DR-486 petition with the PutnamPA Value Adjustment Board. Save Our Homes 3% cap protects every dollar reduced.

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$180,000
Median Home Value
0.9%
Effective Tax Rate
$1,620
Avg Annual Tax
$310/yr
Avg Appeal Savings

How property tax appeals work in Putnam County

Florida property owners have a right to challenge their assessed value under Florida Statutes §194.011. In Putnam County, petitions are filed with the Value Adjustment Board (VAB), administered by the Clerk of Court, the PutnamPA (Putnam County Property Appraiser) handles the underlying valuation.

The petition window is 25 days after the TRIM notice is mailed. For Putnam County, TRIM notices typically mail around Aug 14, 2026, putting the 2026 petition deadline at approximately Sept 8, 2026. The filing fee is $15 per parcel.

Florida property owners may petition the county Value Adjustment Board (VAB) using Form DR-486 within 25 days of the TRIM notice mailing date. The filing fee is $15 per parcel. Petitions can usually be filed online through the County Clerk's office.

The strongest petitions include 3-5 comparable sales from the last 12 months in your immediate neighborhood, adjusted for square footage, year built, and condition. Many counties use the Axia e-filing portal for VAB submissions, your kit works with both online and paper filing.

File With

Putnam County Value Adjustment Board

Property Appraiser
Putnam County Property Appraiser
County Seat
Palatka
VAB Filing Portal
www.putnam-fl.com/coc/vab
TRIM Mails
Aug 14, 2026
Petition Deadline
Sept 8, 2026
Filing Fee
$15 per parcel

Cities we cover in Putnam County

Our pre-filled DR-486 kits work today for homeowners across:

Palatka, FLInterlachen, FLWelaka, FL

Don't miss your 25-day window

TRIM notices mail Aug 14, 2026, and your VAB petition is due Sept 8, 2026. Check your address free now so you know your number before the clock starts.

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