How to pay Putnam County, TN property tax

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Payment details from the official sources for Putnam County. Check the tax year and parcel on your bill before submitting a payment.

Pay on the official site

Not tax or legal advice; confirm with your county.

Payment methods and fees

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Official payment portal

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Accepted methods

Cash, Check, Cashier check, Money order, Debit card, Credit card, eCheck

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Published fees

Debit/credit card: 2.5%; eCheck: $1.25.

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Published installment dates

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Tax year 2026. Dates retain the year published by the source.

Published late-payment rule

The county publishes interest of 1.5% per month beginning March 1, increasing on the first of each month.

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Official offices

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Putnam County Trustee

Office website

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Phone

931-526-8845

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All Putnam County dates, offices and sources

Sources for these instructions

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https://putnamcountytn.gov/trustee
Tax Payments can be made online:

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https://putnamcountytn.gov/trustee
We accept cash, check, cashier check, or money order. (Please bring your tax notice with you) Payments made using a debit or credit will have a 2.5% fee. Payments made using eCheck will have a $1.25 fee.

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https://putnamcountytn.gov/trustee
Payments made using a debit or credit will have a 2.5% fee. Payments made using eCheck will have a $1.25 fee.

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https://putnamcountytn.gov/trustee
March 1st interest begins to accrue at a rate of 1.5% per month. Interest increases on the 1st of each month by 1.5%.

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https://www.comptroller.tn.gov/office-functions/pa/property-taxes/assessment-schedule.html
May 20 | Assessments should be complete and change notices mailed.

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https://www.comptroller.tn.gov/office-functions/pa/property-taxes/assessment-schedule.html
Current year's taxes become due and payable on the first Monday in October.

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https://putnamcountytn.gov/trustee
The Trustee acts as the county's banker and also collects county taxes.

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https://putnamcountytn.gov/trustee
931-526-8845

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https://putnamcountytn.gov/official/property-assessor
Property Assessor

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Continue with your property

Common questions

Where can I pay Putnam County property tax?

Official payment portal: https://citisenportal.com/Search/Putnam%20County%20Trustee. Cash, Check, Cashier check, Money order, Debit card, Credit card, eCheck

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