The Putnam County Commission made its budget known for the fiscal year beginning on July 1, 2024 at its Tuesday, March 26 meeting. County Manager Jeremy Young announced that the commission’s budget for the coming year is $23,994,994. In comparison, the budget for the current year was $23,187,235.

Young stated that Putnam’s levy rates will remain at their current level and below the maximum that is allowed by legislation. Young said the county’s rate is 13.75¢ while 14.3¢ is allowed. The tax collections are expected to increase in the coming year by 5.9% because of increased property value assessments.