Government, schools, jobs, parks, and the local know-how that makes Putnam home.
Putnam County sits in the bend of the St. Johns River in Northeast Florida, with Palatka as its county seat. It's home to roughly 74,000 residents across historic river towns, bass lakes, farmland, and forest — about an hour from Jacksonville, St. Augustine, Gainesville, and Daytona.
Use the links below to explore the county, and reach out anytime — as lifelong locals, helping you settle in is the part we love most.
The county's governing body — administration, public works, planning & zoning, and more.
Property taxes, tags & titles, and driver-license services.
Court records, official records, and county finance.
Property values, homestead exemptions, and parcel maps.
Law enforcement and public safety.
Voter registration and elections.
City hall, utilities, and the historic riverfront downtown.
Between Crescent Lake and Lake Stella.
"Between the lakes" town government.
Riverside village government.
Small-town crossroads.
See elementary, middle, high schools & colleges.
Who's hiring — see our top employers guide.
Ravine Gardens, Dunns Creek, Welaka Forest & more in the Putnam guide.
Explore Palatka, Crescent City, Interlachen, Welaka & more.
The full Putnam County real estate guide.
We're lifelong locals — ask us anything about Putnam County living. We're glad to help.
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