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Year-to-date performance through
Jun. 30, 2020
1.59%
Best calendar quarter
Sep. 30, 2011
4.90%
Worst calendar quarter
Dec. 31, 2010
(5.07%)
 
Fund summaries
Goal

Putnam Massachusetts Tax Exempt Income Fund seeks as high a level of current income exempt from federal income tax and Massachusetts personal income tax as we believe is consistent with preservation of capital.

Fees and expenses

The following tables describe the fees and expenses you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $100,000 in class A shares of Putnam funds. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and in How do I buy fund shares? beginning on page 32 of the fund’s prospectus, in the Appendix to the fund’s prospectus, and in How to buy shares beginning on page II-1 of the fund’s statement of additional information (SAI).

You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $100,000 in class A shares of Putnam funds. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and in How do I buy fund shares? beginning on page 32 of the fund’s prospectus, in the Appendix to the fund’s prospectus, and in How to buy shares beginning on page II-1 of the fund’s statement of additional information (SAI).
$ 100,000
Shareholder fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Shareholder Fees - Putnam Massachusetts Tax Exempt Income Fund
C 000017120 [Member]
C 000017121 [Member]
C 000017118 [Member]
C 000202927 [Member]
C 000060571 [Member]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price) 4.00% none none none none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage) 1.00% [1] 5.00% [2] 1.00% [3] none none
[1] Applies only to certain redemptions of shares bought with no initial sales charge.
[2] This charge is phased out over six years.
[3] This charge is eliminated after one year.
Annual fund operating expenses (expenses you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Annual Fund Operating Expenses - Putnam Massachusetts Tax Exempt Income Fund
C 000017120 [Member]
C 000017121 [Member]
C 000017118 [Member]
C 000202927 [Member]
C 000060571 [Member]
Management Fees (as a percentage of Assets) 0.43% 0.43% 0.43% 0.43% 0.43%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees 0.25% [1] 0.85% 1.00% none none
Other Expenses (as a percentage of Assets): 0.13% 0.13% 0.13% 0.12% 0.13%
Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.81% 1.41% 1.56% 0.55% 0.56%
[1] Distribution and service (12b-1) fees have been restated to reflect current fees.
Example

The following hypothetical example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the fund with the cost of investing in other funds. It assumes that you invest $10,000 in the fund for the time periods indicated and then, except as indicated, redeem all your shares at the end of those periods. It assumes a 5% return on your investment each year and that the fund’s operating expenses remain the same. Your actual costs may be higher or lower.

Expense Example - Putnam Massachusetts Tax Exempt Income Fund - USD ($)
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years
Expense Example, No Redemption, 1 Year
Expense Example, No Redemption, 3 Years
Expense Example, No Redemption, 5 Years
Expense Example, No Redemption, 10 Years
C 000017120 [Member] 479 648 832 1,362        
C 000017121 [Member] 644 746 971 1,527 144 446 771 1,527
C 000017118 [Member] 259 493 850 1,856 159 493 850 1,856
C 000202927 [Member] 56 176 307 689        
C 000060571 [Member] 57 179 313 701        
Portfolio turnover

The fund pays transaction-related costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when the fund’s shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or the above example, affect fund performance. The fund’s turnover rate in the most recent fiscal year was 22%.

22.00%
Investments, risks, and performance

Investments

We invest mainly in bonds that pay interest that is exempt from federal income tax and Massachusetts personal income tax (but that may be subject to federal alternative minimum tax (AMT)), are investment-grade in quality, and have



 




 

intermediate- to long-term maturities (i.e., three years or longer). Under normal circumstances, we invest at least 80% of the fund’s net assets in tax-exempt investments. Tax-exempt investments are issued by or for states, territories or possessions of the United States or by their political subdivisions, agencies, authorities or other government entities, and the income from these investments is exempt from both federal and Massachusetts personal income tax. This investment policy cannot be changed without the approval of the fund’s shareholders. We may consider, among other factors, credit, interest rate and prepayment risks, as well as general market conditions, when deciding whether to buy or sell investments.

Risks

It is important to understand that you can lose money by investing in the fund.

The value of investments in the fund’s portfolio may fall or fail to rise over extended periods of time for a variety of reasons, including general economic, political or financial market conditions, investor sentiment and market perceptions, government actions, geopolitical events or changes, and factors related to a specific issuer, geography, industry or sector. These and other factors may lead to increased volatility and reduced liquidity in the fund’s portfolio holdings.

The risks associated with bond investments include interest rate risk, which is the risk that the value of the fund’s investments is likely to fall if interest rates rise. Bond investments also are subject to credit risk, which is the risk that the issuers of the fund’s investments may default on payment of interest or principal. Bond investments may be more susceptible to downgrades or defaults during economic downturns or other periods of economic stress. Interest rate risk is generally greater for longer-term bonds, and credit risk is generally greater for below-investment-grade bonds, which can be more sensitive to changes in markets, credit conditions, and interest rates. Since the fund invests in tax-exempt bonds, which, to be treated as tax-exempt under the Internal Revenue Code, may be issued only by limited types of issuers for limited types of projects, the fund’s investments may be focused in certain market segments. Consequently, the fund may be more vulnerable to fluctuations in the values of the securities it holds than a fund that invests more broadly. The fund’s performance will be closely tied to the economic and political conditions in Massachusetts, and can be more volatile than the performance of a more geographically diversified fund. To the extent the fund invests in securities of issuers located outside of Massachusetts, the fund may also be exposed to the risks affecting other states. Interest the fund receives might be taxable.

There is no guarantee that the investment techniques, analyses, or judgements that we apply in making investment decisions for the fund will produce the intended outcome or that the investments we select for the fund will perform as well as the other securities that were not selected for the fund. We, or the fund’s other service providers, may experience disruptions or operating errors that could negatively impact the fund.



 




 

The fund may not achieve its goal, and it is not intended to be a complete investment program. An investment in the fund is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

It is important to understand that you can lose money by investing in the fund
An investment in the fund is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.
Performance

The performance information below gives some indication of the risks associated with an investment in the fund by showing the fund’s performance year to year and over time. The bar chart does not reflect the impact of sales charges. If it did, performance would be lower. Please remember that past performance is not necessarily an indication of future results. Monthly performance figures for the fund are available at putnam.com.

The performance information below gives some indication of the risks associated with an investment in the fund by showing the fund’s performance year to year and over time
The bar chart does not reflect the impact of sales charges. If it did, performance would be lower
Please remember that past performance is not necessarily an indication of future results.
putnam.com
Annual total returns for class A shares before sales charges  
Bar Chart

Best calendar quarter 9/30/11 4.90%

Worst calendar quarter 12/31/10 -5.07%

Average annual total returns after sales charges (for periods ended 12/31/19)

After-tax returns reflect the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown. After-tax returns are shown for class A shares only and will vary for other classes. These after-tax returns do not apply if you hold your fund shares through a 401(k) plan, an IRA, or another tax-advantaged arrangement.

Class B share performance reflects conversion to class A shares after eight years.



After-tax returns reflect the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect state and local taxes.
Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown.
After-tax returns are shown for class A shares only and will vary for other classes.
 
Year-to-date performance through
Jun. 30, 2020
1.55%
Best calendar quarter
Sep. 30, 2011
3.76%
Worst calendar quarter
Dec. 31, 2010
(4.22%)
 
Goal

Putnam Minnesota Tax Exempt Income Fund seeks as high a level of current income exempt from federal income tax and Minnesota personal income tax as we believe is consistent with preservation of capital.

Fees and expenses

The following tables describe the fees and expenses you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $100,000 in class A shares of Putnam funds. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and in How do I buy fund shares? beginning on page 32 of the fund’s prospectus, in the Appendix to the fund’s prospectus, and in How to buy shares beginning on page II-1 of the fund’s statement of additional information (SAI).

You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $100,000 in class A shares of Putnam funds. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and in How do I buy fund shares? beginning on page 32 of the fund’s prospectus, in the Appendix to the fund’s prospectus, and in How to buy shares beginning on page II-1 of the fund’s statement of additional information (SAI).
$ 100,000
Shareholder fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Shareholder Fees - Putnam Minnesota Tax Exempt Income Fund
C 000017144 [Member]
C 000017145 [Member]
C 000039836 [Member]
C 000202929 [Member]
C 000060573 [Member]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price) 4.00% none none none none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage) 1.00% [1] 5.00% [2] 1.00% [3] none none
[1] Applies only to certain redemptions of shares bought with no initial sales charge.
[2] This charge is phased out over six years.
[3] This charge is eliminated after one year.
Annual fund operating expenses (expenses you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Annual Fund Operating Expenses - Putnam Minnesota Tax Exempt Income Fund
C 000017144 [Member]
C 000017145 [Member]
C 000039836 [Member]
C 000202929 [Member]
C 000060573 [Member]
Management Fees (as a percentage of Assets) 0.43% 0.43% 0.43% 0.43% 0.43%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees 0.25% [1] 0.85% 1.00% none none
Other Expenses (as a percentage of Assets): 0.19% 0.19% 0.19% 0.16% 0.19%
Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.87% 1.47% 1.62% 0.59% 0.62%
[1] Distribution and service (12b-1) fees have been restated to reflect current fees.
Example

The following hypothetical example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the fund with the cost of investing in other funds. It assumes that you invest $10,000 in the fund for the time periods indicated and then, except as indicated, redeem all your shares at the end of those periods. It assumes a 5% return on your investment each year and that the fund’s operating expenses remain the same. Your actual costs may be higher or lower.

Expense Example - Putnam Minnesota Tax Exempt Income Fund - USD ($)
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years
Expense Example, No Redemption, 1 Year
Expense Example, No Redemption, 3 Years
Expense Example, No Redemption, 5 Years
Expense Example, No Redemption, 10 Years
C 000017144 [Member] 485 666 863 1,430        
C 000017145 [Member] 650 765 1,003 1,595 150 465 803 1,595
C 000039836 [Member] 265 511 881 1,922 165 511 881 1,922
C 000202929 [Member] 60 189 329 738        
C 000060573 [Member] 63 199 346 774        
Portfolio turnover

The fund pays transaction-related costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when the fund’s shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or the above example, affect fund performance. The fund’s turnover rate in the most recent fiscal year was 14%.

14.00%
Investments, risks, and performance

Investments

We invest mainly in bonds that pay interest that is exempt from federal income tax and Minnesota personal income tax (but that may be subject to federal alternative minimum tax (AMT)), are investment-grade in quality, and have intermediate- to



 




 

long-term maturities (i.e., three years or longer). Under normal circumstances, we invest at least 80% of the fund’s net assets in tax-exempt investments. Tax-exempt investments are issued by or for states, territories or possessions of the United States or by their political subdivisions, agencies, authorities or other government entities, and the income from these investments is exempt from both federal and Minnesota personal income tax. This investment policy cannot be changed without the approval of the fund’s shareholders. We may consider, among other factors, credit, interest rate and prepayment risks, as well as general market conditions, when deciding whether to buy or sell investments.

Risks

It is important to understand that you can lose money by investing in the fund.

The value of investments in the fund’s portfolio may fall or fail to rise over extended periods of time for a variety of reasons, including general economic, political or financial market conditions, investor sentiment and market perceptions, government actions, geopolitical events or changes, and factors related to a specific issuer, geography, industry or sector. These and other factors may lead to increased volatility and reduced liquidity in the fund’s portfolio holdings.

The risks associated with bond investments include interest rate risk, which is the risk that the value of the fund’s investments is likely to fall if interest rates rise. Bond investments also are subject to credit risk, which is the risk that the issuers of the fund’s investments may default on payment of interest or principal. Bond investments may be more susceptible to downgrades or defaults during economic downturns or other periods of economic stress. Interest rate risk is generally greater for longer-term bonds, and credit risk is generally greater for below-investment-grade bonds, which can be more sensitive to changes in markets, credit conditions, and interest rates. Since the fund invests in tax-exempt bonds, which, to be treated as tax-exempt under the Internal Revenue Code, may be issued only by limited types of issuers for limited types of projects, the fund’s investments may be focused in certain market segments. Consequently, the fund may be more vulnerable to fluctuations in the values of the securities it holds than a fund that invests more broadly. The fund’s performance will be closely tied to the economic and political conditions in Minnesota, and can be more volatile than the performance of a more geographically diversified fund. To the extent the fund invests in securities of issuers located outside of Minnesota, the fund may also be exposed to the risks affecting other states. Interest the fund receives might be taxable.

There is no guarantee that the investment techniques, analyses, or judgements that we apply in making investment decisions for the fund will produce the intended outcome or that the investments we select for the fund will perform as well as the other securities that were not selected for the fund. We, or the fund’s other service providers, may experience disruptions or operating errors that could negatively impact the fund.



 




 

The fund may not achieve its goal, and it is not intended to be a complete investment program. An investment in the fund is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

It is important to understand that you can lose money by investing in the fund.
An investment in the fund is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.
Performance

The performance information below gives some indication of the risks associated with an investment in the fund by showing the fund’s performance year to year and over time. The bar chart does not reflect the impact of sales charges. If it did, performance would be lower. Please remember that past performance is not necessarily an indication of future results. Monthly performance figures for the fund are available at putnam.com.

The performance information below gives some indication of the risks associated with an investment in the fund by showing the fund’s performance year to year and over time.
The bar chart does not reflect the impact of sales charges. If it did, performance would be lower
Please remember that past performance is not necessarily an indication of future results
putnam.com.
Annual total returns for class A shares before sales charges  
Average annual total returns after sales charges (for periods ended 12/31/19)

After-tax returns reflect the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown. After-tax returns are shown for class A shares only and will vary for other classes. These after-tax returns do not apply if you hold your fund shares through a 401(k) plan, an IRA, or another tax-advantaged arrangement.

Class B share performance reflects conversion to class A shares after eight years.



After-tax returns reflect the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect state and local taxes.
Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown.
After-tax returns are shown for class A shares only and will vary for other classes
 
Year-to-date performance through
Jun. 30, 2020
none
Best calendar quarter
Sep. 30, 2011
4.12%
Worst calendar quarter
(4.47%)
 
Goal

Putnam New Jersey Tax Exempt Income Fund seeks as high a level of current income exempt from federal income tax and New Jersey personal income tax as we believe is consistent with preservation of capital.

Fees and expenses

The following tables describe the fees and expenses you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $100,000 in class A shares of Putnam funds. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and in How do I buy fund shares? beginning on page 32 of the fund’s prospectus, in the Appendix to the fund’s prospectus, and in How to buy shares beginning on page II-1 of the fund’s statement of additional information (SAI).

You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $100,000 in class A shares of Putnam funds. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and in How do I buy fund shares? beginning on page 32 of the fund’s prospectus, in the Appendix to the fund’s prospectus, and in How to buy shares beginning on page II-1 of the fund’s statement of additional information (SAI).
$ 100,000
Shareholder fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Shareholder Fees - Putnam New Jersey Tax Exempt Income Fund
C 000017198 [Member]
C 000017199 [Member]
C 000039838 [Member]
C 000202931 [Member]
C 000060575 [Member]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price) 4.00% none none none none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage) 1.00% [1] 5.00% [2] 1.00% [3] none none
[1] Applies only to certain redemptions of shares bought with no initial sales charge.
[2] This charge is phased out over six years.
[3] This charge is eliminated after one year.
Annual fund operating expenses (expenses you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Annual Fund Operating Expenses - Putnam New Jersey Tax Exempt Income Fund
C 000017198 [Member]
C 000017199 [Member]
C 000039838 [Member]
C 000202931 [Member]
C 000060575 [Member]
Management Fees (as a percentage of Assets) 0.43% 0.43% 0.43% 0.43% 0.43%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees 0.25% [1] 0.85% 1.00% none none
Other Expenses (as a percentage of Assets): 0.15% 0.15% 0.15% 0.14% 0.15%
Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.83% 1.43% 1.58% 0.57% 0.58%
[1] Distribution and service (12b-1) fees have been restated to reflect current fees.
Example

The following hypothetical example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the fund with the cost of investing in other funds. It assumes that you invest $10,000 in the fund for the time periods indicated and then, except as indicated, redeem all your shares at the end of those periods. It assumes a 5% return on your investment each year and that the fund’s operating expenses remain the same. Your actual costs may be higher or lower.

Expense Example - Putnam New Jersey Tax Exempt Income Fund - USD ($)
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years
Expense Example, No Redemption, 1 Year
Expense Example, No Redemption, 3 Years
Expense Example, No Redemption, 5 Years
Expense Example, No Redemption, 10 Years
C 000017198 [Member] 481 654 842 1,384        
C 000017199 [Member] 646 752 982 1,550 146 452 782 1,550
C 000039838 [Member] 261 499 860 1,878 161 499 860 1,878
C 000202931 [Member] 58 183 318 714        
C 000060575 [Member] 59 186 324 726        
Portfolio turnover

The fund pays transaction-related costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when the fund’s shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or the above example, affect fund performance. The fund’s turnover rate in the most recent fiscal year was 22%.

22.00%
Investments, risks, and performance

Investments

We invest mainly in bonds that pay interest that is exempt from federal income tax and New Jersey personal income tax (but that may be subject to federal alternative minimum tax (AMT)), are investment-grade in quality, and have intermediate- to



 




 

long-term maturities (i.e., three years or longer). Under normal circumstances, we invest at least 80% of the fund’s net assets in tax-exempt investments. Tax-exempt investments are issued by or for states, territories or possessions of the United States or by their political subdivisions, agencies, authorities or other government entities, and the income from these investments is exempt from both federal and New Jersey personal income tax. This investment policy cannot be changed without the approval of the fund’s shareholders. We may consider, among other factors, credit, interest rate and prepayment risks, as well as general market conditions, when deciding whether to buy or sell investments.

Risks

It is important to understand that you can lose money by investing in the fund.

The value of investments in the fund’s portfolio may fall or fail to rise over extended periods of time for a variety of reasons, including general economic, political or financial market conditions, investor sentiment and market perceptions, government actions, geopolitical events or changes, and factors related to a specific issuer, geography, industry or sector. These and other factors may lead to increased volatility and reduced liquidity in the fund’s portfolio holdings.

The risks associated with bond investments include interest rate risk, which is the risk that the value of the fund’s investments is likely to fall if interest rates rise. Bond investments also are subject to credit risk, which is the risk that the issuers of the fund’s investments may default on payment of interest or principal. Bond investments may be more susceptible to downgrades or defaults during economic downturns or other periods of economic stress. Interest rate risk is generally greater for longer-term bonds, and credit risk is generally greater for below-investment-grade bonds, which can be more sensitive to changes in markets, credit conditions, and interest rates. Since the fund invests in tax-exempt bonds, which, to be treated as tax-exempt under the Internal Revenue Code, may be issued only by limited types of issuers for limited types of projects, the fund’s investments may be focused in certain market segments. Consequently, the fund may be more vulnerable to fluctuations in the values of the securities it holds than a fund that invests more broadly. The fund’s performance will be closely tied to the economic and political conditions in New Jersey, and can be more volatile than the performance of a more geographically diversified fund. To the extent the fund invests in securities of issuers located outside of New Jersey, the fund may also be exposed to the risks affecting other states. Interest the fund receives might be taxable.

There is no guarantee that the investment techniques, analyses, or judgements that we apply in making investment decisions for the fund will produce the intended outcome or that the investments we select for the fund will perform as well as the other securities that were not selected for the fund. We, or the fund's other service providers, may experience disruptions or operating errors that could negatively impact the fund.



 




 

The fund may not achieve its goal, and it is not intended to be a complete investment program. An investment in the fund is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

It is important to understand that you can lose money by investing in the fund.
An investment in the fund is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.
Performance

The performance information below gives some indication of the risks associated with an investment in the fund by showing the fund’s performance year to year and over time. The bar chart does not reflect the impact of sales charges. If it did, performance would be lower. Please remember that past performance is not necessarily an indication of future results. Monthly performance figures for the fund are available at putnam.com.

The performance information below gives some indication of the risks associated with an investment in the fund by showing the fund’s performance year to year and over time.
The bar chart does not reflect the impact of sales charges. If it did, performance would be lower
Please remember that past performance is not necessarily an indication of future results
putnam.com.
Annual total returns for class A shares before sales charges  
Average annual total returns after sales charges (for periods ended 12/31/19)

After-tax returns reflect the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown. After-tax returns are shown for class A shares only and will vary for other classes. These after-tax returns do not apply if you hold your fund shares through a 401(k) plan, an IRA, or another tax-advantaged arrangement.

Class B share performance reflects conversion to class A shares after eight years.



After-tax returns reflect the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect state and local taxes.
Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown
After-tax returns are shown for class A shares only and will vary for other classes.
 
Year-to-date performance through
Jun. 30, 2020
1.16%
Best calendar quarter
Sep. 30, 2011
3.73%
Worst calendar quarter
Dec. 31, 2010
(4.37%)
 
Goal

Putnam Ohio Tax Exempt Income Fund seeks as high a level of current income exempt from federal income tax and Ohio personal income tax as we believe is consistent with preservation of capital.

Fees and expenses

The following tables describe the fees and expenses you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $100,000 in class A shares of Putnam funds. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and in How do I buy fund shares? beginning on page 32 of the fund’s prospectus, in the Appendix to the fund’s prospectus, and in How to buy shares beginning on page II-1 of the fund’s statement of additional information (SAI).

You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $100,000 in class A shares of Putnam funds. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and in How do I buy fund shares? beginning on page 32 of the fund’s prospectus, in the Appendix to the fund’s prospectus, and in How to buy shares beginning on page II-1 of the fund’s statement of additional information (SAI)
$ 100,000
Shareholder fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Shareholder Fees - Putnam Ohio Tax Exempt Income Fund
C 000017547 [Member]
C 000017548 [Member]
C 000039840 [Member]
C 000202934 [Member]
C 000060574 [Member]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price) 4.00% none none none none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage) 1.00% [1] 5.00% [2] 1.00% [3] none none
[1] Applies only to certain redemptions of shares bought with no initial sales charge.
[2] This charge is phased out over six years.
[3] This charge is eliminated after one year.
Annual fund operating expenses (expenses you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Annual Fund Operating Expenses - Putnam Ohio Tax Exempt Income Fund
C 000017547 [Member]
C 000017548 [Member]
C 000039840 [Member]
C 000202934 [Member]
C 000060574 [Member]
Management Fees (as a percentage of Assets) 0.43% 0.43% 0.43% 0.43% 0.43%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees 0.25% [1] 0.85% 1.00% none none
Other Expenses (as a percentage of Assets): 0.18% 0.18% 0.18% 0.16% 0.18%
Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.86% 1.46% 1.61% 0.59% 0.61%
[1] Distribution and service (12b-1) fees have been restated to reflect current fees.
Example

The following hypothetical example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the fund with the cost of investing in other funds. It assumes that you invest $10,000 in the fund for the time periods indicated and then, except as indicated, redeem all your shares at the end of those periods. It assumes a 5% return on your investment each year and that the fund’s operating expenses remain the same. Your actual costs may be higher or lower.

Expense Example - Putnam Ohio Tax Exempt Income Fund - USD ($)
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years
Expense Example, No Redemption, 1 Year
Expense Example, No Redemption, 3 Years
Expense Example, No Redemption, 5 Years
Expense Example, No Redemption, 10 Years
C 000017547 [Member] 484 663 858 1,418        
C 000017548 [Member] 649 762 997 1,584 149 462 797 1,584
C 000039840 [Member] 264 508 876 1,911 164 508 876 1,911
C 000202934 [Member] 60 189 329 738        
C 000060574 [Member] 62 195 340 762        
Portfolio turnover

The fund pays transaction-related costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when the fund’s shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or the above example, affect fund performance. The fund’s turnover rate in the most recent fiscal year was 19%.

19.00%
Investments, risks, and performance

Investments

We invest mainly in bonds that pay interest that is exempt from federal income tax and Ohio personal income tax (but that may be subject to federal alternative minimum tax (AMT)), are investment-grade in quality, and have intermediate- to



 




 

long-term maturities (i.e., three years or longer). Under normal circumstances, we invest at least 80% of the fund’s net assets in tax-exempt investments. Tax-exempt investments are issued by or for states, territories or possessions of the United States or by their political subdivisions, agencies, authorities or other government entities, and the income from these investments is exempt from both federal and Ohio personal income tax. This investment policy cannot be changed without the approval of the fund’s shareholders. We may consider, among other factors, credit, interest rate and prepayment risks, as well as general market conditions, when deciding whether to buy or sell investments.

Risks

It is important to understand that you can lose money by investing in the fund.

The value of investments in the fund’s portfolio may fall or fail to rise over extended periods of time for a variety of reasons, including general economic, political or financial market conditions, investor sentiment and market perceptions, government actions, geopolitical events or changes, and factors related to a specific issuer, geography, industry or sector. These and other factors may lead to increased volatility and reduced liquidity in the fund’s portfolio holdings.

The risks associated with bond investments include interest rate risk, which is the risk that the value of the fund’s investments is likely to fall if interest rates rise. Bond investments also are subject to credit risk, which is the risk that the issuers of the fund’s investments may default on payment of interest or principal. Bond investments may be more susceptible to downgrades or defaults during economic downturns or other periods of economic stress. Interest rate risk is generally greater for longer-term bonds, and credit risk is generally greater for below-investment-grade bonds, which can be more sensitive to changes in markets, credit conditions, and interest rates. Since the fund invests in tax-exempt bonds, which, to be treated as tax-exempt under the Internal Revenue Code, may be issued only by limited types of issuers for limited types of projects, the fund’s investments may be focused in certain market segments. Consequently, the fund may be more vulnerable to fluctuations in the values of the securities it holds than a fund that invests more broadly. The fund’s performance will be closely tied to the economic and political conditions in Ohio, and can be more volatile than the performance of a more geographically diversified fund. To the extent the fund invests in securities of issuers located outside of Ohio, the fund may also be exposed to the risks affecting other states. Interest the fund receives might be taxable.

There is no guarantee that the investment techniques, analyses, or judgements that we apply in making investment decisions for the fund will produce the intended outcome or that the investments we select for the fund will perform as well as the other securities that were not selected for the fund. We, or the fund’s other service providers, may experience disruptions or operating errors that could negatively impact the fund.



 




 

The fund may not achieve its goal, and it is not intended to be a complete investment program. An investment in the fund is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

It is important to understand that you can lose money by investing in the fund.
An investment in the fund is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.
Performance

The performance information below gives some indication of the risks associated with an investment in the fund by showing the fund’s performance year to year and over time. The bar chart does not reflect the impact of sales charges. If it did, performance would be lower. Please remember that past performance is not necessarily an indication of future results. Monthly performance figures for the fund are available at putnam.com.

The performance information below gives some indication of the risks associated with an investment in the fund by showing the fund’s performance year to year and over time.
The bar chart does not reflect the impact of sales charges. If it did, performance would be lower.
Please remember that past performance is not necessarily an indication of future results
putnam.com
Annual total returns for class A shares before sales charges  
Average annual total returns after sales charges (for periods ended 12/31/19)

After-tax returns reflect the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown. After-tax returns are shown for class A shares only and will vary for other classes. These after-tax returns do not apply if you hold your fund shares through a 401(k) plan, an IRA, or another tax-advantaged arrangement.

Class B share performance reflects conversion to class A shares after eight years.



After-tax returns reflect the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect state and local taxes.
Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown.
After-tax returns are shown for class A shares only and will vary for other classes
 
Year-to-date performance
Jun. 30, 2020
1.51%
Best calendar quarter
Sep. 30, 2011
3.97%
Worst calendar quarter
Dec. 31, 2010
(4.41%)
 
Goal

Putnam Pennsylvania Tax Exempt Income Fund seeks as high a level of current income exempt from federal income tax and Pennsylvania personal income tax as we believe is consistent with preservation of capital.

Fees and expenses

The following tables describe the fees and expenses you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $100,000 in class A shares of Putnam funds. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and in How do I buy fund shares? beginning on page 32 of the fund’s prospectus, in the Appendix to the fund’s prospectus, and in How to buy shares beginning on page II-1 of the fund’s statement of additional information (SAI).

You may qualify for sales charge discounts if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $100,000 in class A shares of Putnam funds. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and in How do I buy fund shares? beginning on page 32 of the fund’s prospectus, in the Appendix to the fund’s prospectus, and in How to buy shares beginning on page II-1 of the fund’s statement of additional information (SAI
$ 100,000
Shareholder fees (fees paid directly from your investment)
Shareholder Fees - Putnam Pennsylvania Tax Exempt Income Fund
C 000017915 [Member]
C 000017916 [Member]
C 000039842 [Member]
C 000202936 [Member]
C 000060576 [Member]
Maximum Sales Charge Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of Offering Price) 4.00% none none none none
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (as a percentage) 1.00% [1] 5.00% [2] 1.00% [3] none none
[1] Applies only to certain redemptions of shares bought with no initial sales charge.
[2] This charge is phased out over six years.
[3] This charge is eliminated after one year.
Annual fund operating expenses (expenses you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Annual Fund Operating Expenses - Putnam Pennsylvania Tax Exempt Income Fund
C 000017915 [Member]
C 000017916 [Member]
C 000039842 [Member]
C 000202936 [Member]
C 000060576 [Member]
Management Fees (as a percentage of Assets) 0.43% 0.43% 0.43% 0.43% 0.43%
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees 0.25% [1] 0.85% 1.00% none none
Other Expenses (as a percentage of Assets): 0.17% 0.17% 0.17% 0.14% 0.17%
Expenses (as a percentage of Assets) 0.85% 1.45% 1.60% 0.57% 0.60%
[1] Distribution and service (12b-1) fees have been restated to reflect current fees.
Example

The following hypothetical example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the fund with the cost of investing in other funds. It assumes that you invest $10,000 in the fund for the time periods indicated and then, except as indicated, redeem all your shares at the end of those periods. It assumes a 5% return on your investment each year and that the fund’s operating expenses remain the same. Your actual costs may be higher or lower.

Expense Example - Putnam Pennsylvania Tax Exempt Income Fund - USD ($)
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years
Expense Example, No Redemption, 1 Year
Expense Example, No Redemption, 3 Years
Expense Example, No Redemption, 5 Years
Expense Example, No Redemption, 10 Years
C 000017915 [Member] 483 660 852 1,407        
C 000017916 [Member] 648 759 992 1,572 148 459 792 1,572
C 000039842 [Member] 263 505 871 1,900 163 505 871 1,900
C 000202936 [Member] 58 183 318 714        
C 000060576 [Member] 61 192 335 750        
Portfolio turnover

The fund pays transaction-related costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when the fund’s shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or the above example, affect fund performance. The fund’s turnover rate in the most recent fiscal year was 19%.

19.00%
Investments, risks, and performance

Investments

We invest mainly in bonds that pay interest that is exempt from federal income tax and Pennsylvania personal income tax (but that may be subject to federal alternative minimum tax (AMT)), are investment-grade in quality, and have intermediate- to



 




 

long-term maturities (i.e., three years or longer). Under normal circumstances, we invest at least 80% of the fund’s net assets in tax-exempt investments. Tax-exempt investments are issued by or for states, territories or possessions of the United States or by their political subdivisions, agencies, authorities or other government entities, and the income from these investments is exempt from both federal and Pennsylvania personal income tax. This investment policy cannot be changed without the approval of the fund’s shareholders. We may consider, among other factors, credit, interest rate and prepayment risks, as well as general market conditions, when deciding whether to buy or sell investments.

Risks

It is important to understand that you can lose money by investing in the fund.

The value of investments in the fund’s portfolio may fall or fail to rise over extended periods of time for a variety of reasons, including general economic, political or financial market conditions, investor sentiment and market perceptions, government actions, geopolitical events or changes, and factors related to a specific issuer, geography, industry or sector. These and other factors may lead to increased volatility and reduced liquidity in the fund’s portfolio holdings.

The risks associated with bond investments include interest rate risk, which is the risk that the value of the fund’s investments is likely to fall if interest rates rise. Bond investments also are subject to credit risk, which is the risk that the issuers of the fund’s investments may default on payment of interest or principal. Bond investments may be more susceptible to downgrades or defaults during economic downturns or other periods of economic stress. Interest rate risk is generally greater for longer-term bonds, and credit risk is generally greater for below-investment-grade bonds, which can be more sensitive to changes in markets, credit conditions, and interest rates. Since the fund invests in tax-exempt bonds, which, to be treated as tax-exempt under the Internal Revenue Code, may be issued only by limited types of issuers for limited types of projects, the fund’s investments may be focused in certain market segments. Consequently, the fund may be more vulnerable to fluctuations in the values of the securities it holds than a fund that invests more broadly. The fund’s performance will be closely tied to the economic and political conditions in Pennsylvania, and can be more volatile than the performance of a more geographically diversified fund. To the extent the fund invests in securities of issuers located outside of Pennsylvania, the fund may also be exposed to the risks affecting other states. Interest the fund receives might be taxable.

There is no guarantee that the investment techniques, analyses, or judgements that we apply in making investment decisions for the fund will produce the intended outcome or that the investments we select for the fund will perform as well as the other securities that were not selected for the fund. We, or the fund’s other service providers, may experience disruptions or operating errors that could negatively impact the fund.



 




The fund may not achieve its goal, and it is not intended to be a complete investment program. An investment in the fund is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

It is important to understand that you can lose money by investing in the fund.
An investment in the fund is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.
Performance

The performance information below gives some indication of the risks associated with an investment in the fund by showing the fund’s performance year to year and over time. The bar chart does not reflect the impact of sales charges. If it did, performance would be lower. Please remember that past performance is not necessarily an indication of future results. Monthly performance figures for the fund are available at putnam.com.

The performance information below gives some indication of the risks associated with an investment in the fund by showing the fund’s performance year to year and over time
The bar chart does not reflect the impact of sales charges. If it did, performance would be lower.
Please remember that past performance is not necessarily an indication of future results
putnam.com
Annual total returns for class A shares before sales charges  
Average annual total returns after sales charges (for periods ended 12/31/19)

After-tax returns reflect the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown. After-tax returns are shown for class A shares only and will vary for other classes. These after-tax returns do not apply if you hold your fund shares through a 401(k) plan, an IRA, or another tax-advantaged arrangement.

Class B share performance reflects conversion to class A shares after eight years.



After-tax returns reflect the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect state and local taxes.
Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown.
After-tax returns are shown for class A shares only and will vary for other classes.