EX-99.906 CERT 3 c_845certnos.htm EX-99.906 CERT c_845certnos.htm

Section 906 Certifications

I, Charles E. Porter, the Principal Executive Officer of the Funds listed on Attachment A, certify that, to my knowledge:

1. The form N-CSR of the Funds listed on Attachment A for the period ended May 31, 2007, fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

2. The information contained in the Form N-CSR of the Funds listed on Attachment A for the period ended May 31, 2007 fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Funds listed on Attachment A.

Date: July 25, 2007

/s/ Charles E. Porter
______________________
Charles E. Porter
Principal Executive Officer


Section 906 Certifications

I, Steven D. Krichmar, the Principal Financial Officer of the Funds listed on Attachment A, certify that, to my knowledge:

1. The form N-CSR of the Funds listed on Attachment A for the period ended May 31, 2007 fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

2. The information contained in the Form N-CSR of the Funds listed on Attachment A for the period ended May 31, 2007 fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Funds listed on Attachment A.

Date: July 25, 2007

/s/ Steven D. Krichmar
______________________
Steven D. Krichmar
Principal Financial Officer


  Attachment A     
  N-CSR     
  Period (s) ended May 31, 2007     
 
 
855  Putnam Arizona Tax Exempt Income Fund 
847  Putnam Minnesota Tax Exempt Income Fund 
845  Putnam Massachusetts Tax Exempt Income Fund 
058  Putnam Investment Grade Municipal Trust 
168  Putnam Tax-Free Health Care Fund 
030  Putnam New York Tax Exempt Income Fund 
060  Putnam High Yield Advantage Fund 
398  Putnam Limited Duration Government Income Fund 
949  Putnam Classic Equity Fund 
012  Putnam Equity Income Fund 
433  Putnam Capital Appreciation Fund 
047  Putnam Pennsylvania Tax Exempt Income Fund 
848  Putnam Ohio Tax Exempt Income Fund 
019  Putnam New Jersey Tax Exempt Income Fund 
846  Putnam Michigan Tax Exempt Income Fund