Who does this farmland assessment increase affect?

Owners of farmland in Putnam County will see the assessment change reflected on 2027 tax calculations.

How much will my assessment increase by?

The notice reports an average increase of $56.71 resulting from the 10% adjustment to the median productivity index.

Why was the increase applied?

The Illinois Department of Revenue certified the productivity index and the Farmland Assessment Technical Advisory Board data required a 10% adjustment under state law.

Public Notice — Putnam

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Putnam County farmland assessments for 2026 (payable 2027) will rise by 10% of last year's median cropped soil productivity index, resulting in an average $56.71 increase per parcel based on IDOR and advisory board data.

Key Takeaways

2026 farmland assessments increase for payable 2027
Increase equals 10% of prior year's median productivity index
Average increase reported as $56.71
Change based on Illinois Department of Revenue certification

Published: May 13, 2026 · 1 week ago
Category: Other
City: Putnam

Research context

2 other notices in Putnam (last 12 months)

What to do next

1
Review your 2027 property tax statement
Compare your 2027 assessment and tax bill to prior year amounts once statements are issued to see the $56.71 average change impact.
2
Contact county assessor for details
Call or visit the Putnam County assessor's office to request parcel-specific assessment data and explanation of the productivity index effect.
3
Prepare for potential tax payment changes
Budget for possible higher property taxes payable in 2027 due to the assessment increase.

Frequently asked questions

Who does this farmland assessment increase affect?: Owners of farmland in Putnam County will see the assessment change reflected on 2027 tax calculations.
How much will my assessment increase by?: The notice reports an average increase of $56.71 resulting from the 10% adjustment to the median productivity index.
Why was the increase applied?: The Illinois Department of Revenue certified the productivity index and the Farmland Assessment Technical Advisory Board data required a 10% adjustment under state law.

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Legal terms in this notice

farmland assessment: The taxable value assigned to agricultural land used to calculate property taxes.
median cropped soil productivity index: A measure of soil quality for cropped land; median value is used for assessment adjustments.
35 ILCS 200/10-115: Illinois statute authorizing farmland assessment calculations and adjustments for tax purposes.

Full Notice Text

PUBLIC NOTICE
	
	 Pursuant
	to 35 ILCS 200/10-115, the farm-land assessments for 2026 (payable
	2027) will increase by 10% of the preceding year's median cropped
	soil productivity index as certified by the Illinois Department of
	Rev-enue with data pro-vided by the Farmland Assessment Technical
	Advisory Board result-ing in $56.71 increase.
	
	          (Putnam
	County Record May 13, 2026)2324892

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