Treasurer
County Treasurer:
Tracy Warnecke
CONTACT:
Phone: 419.523.6588
Fax: 419.523.3415
HOURS:
Monday: 8:30am – 4:30pm
Tuesday: 8:30am – 4:30pm
Wednesday: 8:30am – 4:30pm
Thursday: 8:30am – 4:30pm
Friday: 8:30am – 4:30pm
Collection
The County Treasurer receives all monies collected by various other county departments for fees and keeps a record of these deposits. Daily financial statements of these deposits are prepared and submitted to the County Auditor. Monthly financial statements must be prepared and balanced with the County Auditor. Also, the County Treasurer redeems all warrants (checks) issued by the County Auditor.
Payment Options
Taxes may be paid by credit card or electronic check at: GOV PAY (click here). Credit card payments will be accepted at the counter or over the phone at the Putnam County Treasurer’s Office. Gov- Pay charges a 2.65% ($3.00 minimum) convenience fee on each transaction and electronic check is a flat $2.00 fee. These fees are NOT charged by Putnam County nor is any part of the fee retained by the county.
Investment
The County Treasurer invests un-disbursed funds for various periods of time, which earns money for the county general operating fund. In many counties, the dollars earned from investments are a major source of revenue for the county general fund. A County Treasurer must continually monitor investments and maintain short-term investments to have enough monies readily available to pay current operating expenses from day to day. The County Treasurer must at all times be a leader in the area of fiscal management and accountability. Accounting records must be current and accurate.
Board and commissions
By law, the Treasurer serves on numerous Boards including: Investment Board, Board of Revision, Budget Commission, and Fiscal Report Review Committee.
Tracy L. (Niese) Warnecke
County Treasurer
The Honorable Tracy L. (Niese) Warnecke was appointed Putnam County Treasurer in March 2007 to fulfill the unexpired term of Treasurer Robert L. Benroth who was elected County Auditor in November 2006. Treasurer Warnecke is the 33rd Treasurer. Prior to her appointment, Warnecke worked 9 years for the Village of Ottawa. Starting out as Payroll/Personnel Administrator, she then obtained the title of Accounting / Payroll / Personnel Administrator. Then in 2005, Pool Operator was added to her title. Before working for the Village of Ottawa, she was employed at Snap Products, Inc. (Pandora, OH.) as the Jr. Accountant working under the Plant Controller. Warnecke is a graduate of Ottawa-Glandorf High School and Northwestern Business College, (n.k.a. University of Northwestern Ohio). Over the years, she has attended numerous continuing educational classes with the State Treasurer and State Auditor offices. Warnecke and her husband live outside of Ottawa/Glandorf with their two children.
Letter from the Treasurer
The Treasurer is the Chief Investment Officer of the county. The goal of investing public money is to protect the money while trying to maximize returns using eligible investments purchased from eligible depositories in compliance with the law. The County Treasurer’s primary responsibility is the collection of various taxes. The most common and largest dollar amount collected in taxes come from Real Estate . Other taxes collected by the County Treasurer are Manufactured Home, Inheritance and Special Assessments.
The County Treasurer is the collector and safe keeper of all taxes collected in taxing districts such as schools, townships and villages. As the tax collector for these various districts, the County Treasurer must efficiently and effectively account for all monies collected in these districts in a timely manner. The taxing districts operate from the dollars collected by the County Treasurer.
Our office hours are Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Members of my staff include Lana Foppe and Jennifer Mershman. My staff and I are ready to serve you either by phone or when you come to our office.
Sincerely,
Tracy L. Warnecke
Putnam County Treasurer
Understanding your tax bill
2023 Real Estate Tax Due Dates:
- February 9th, 2024
- July 19th, 2024
2024 MANUFACTURED HOME Tax Due Dates:
- March 1st, 2024
- July 31st, 2024
Real Estate Taxes:
There are two major factors that influence the amount of real estate taxes you pay – the value of your property, as determined by the Putnam County Auditor and tax levies, most of which are approved by the voters.
Payment Options:
MONTHLY PRE PAYMENT PLAN
This Tax Installment Prepay Plan divides the Annual Real Estate Taxes in 12 payments. Each taxpayer makes five (5) installments per half and then the final bill shows the Half Tax less all prepayments and the balance due. There is no penalty if one of the payments is late or missed as long as the total Half Tax is paid in full prior to the due date for that half.
ELIGIBILITY
To be eligible for this Tax Installment Prepayment Plan a taxpayer needs to have their taxes current. (NO DELINQUENCIES)
PAYMENT METHOD
Taxpayers receive a coupon book with ten (10) coupons, enough for the entire year. Alternative pay methods are available. A taxpayer may use one of the following methods to pay:
- Pay by mail.
- Pay In Person.
- Place in drop box. (Located on east side of courthouse in the alley off Hickory St.)
- Utilize ACH program where payment is automatically debited from your checking or savings account on the 15th of each month.
LINK TO MONTHLY ACH Form (Printable Form)
SEMI-ANNUAL ACH PAYMENT PLAN
Through our Semi-Annual ACH Payment Plan you are able to pay the first and second half taxes due by having your payments automatically withdrawn from a checking or savings account.
ELIGIBILITY
To be eligible for this Semi-Annual ACH Payment Plan a taxpayer needs to have their taxes current. (NO DELINQUENCIES)
PAYMENT METHOD
Payments will be automatically withdrawn from a checking or savings account twice a year in February for first half taxes due and in July for second half taxes due. Real estate bills will still be sent to show total deductions.
LINK TO SEMI-ANNUAL ACH Form (Printable Form)
Taxes may be paid by credit card or electronic check at: GOV PAY (click here) . Credit card payments will be accepted at the counter or over the phone at the Putnam County Treasurer’s Office. Gov- Pay charges a 2.65% ($3.00 minimum) convenience fee on each transaction and electronic check is a flat $2.00 fee. These fees are NOT charged by Putnam County nor is any part of the fee retained by the county.
WHAT TO DO IF YOUR ACCOUNT IS DELINQUENT:
Payment plans are available.
Please contact The Treasurer’s Office at 419.523.6588
Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Where to get answers
Info before calling:
The valuation placed on your property is determined by the Putnam County Auditor as required by law (ORC 5713.01). The Auditor calculates tax rates based on public votes on tax levies and inside millage. The Treasurer’s Office only collects taxes and does not determine property values.
| Question Type | Who To Call |
|---|---|
| Payment Information | County Treasurer / 419.523.6588 |
| Missing/Lost Tax Bills | County Treasurer / 419.523.6588 |
| Valuation Information | County Auditor / 419.523.6586 |
| Special Assessments | County Auditor / 419.523.6586 |
| Homestead Exemption | County Auditor / 419.523.6586 |