Section 906 Certifications
I, Charles E. Porter, a 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 November 30, 2005 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 November 30, 2005 fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Funds listed on Attachment A.
| Date: January 27, 2006 /s/ Charles E. Porter ______________________ Charles E. Porter Principal Executive Officer |
Section 906 Certifications
I, Steven D. Krichmar, a 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 November 30, 2005 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 November 30, 2005 fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Funds listed on Attachment A.
| Date: January 27, 2006 /s/ Steven D. Krichmar ______________________ Steven D. Krichmar Principal Financial Officer |
| Attachment A | |
| N-CSR | |
| Period (s) ended November 30, 2005 | |
| 030 | Putnam New York Tax Exempt Income Fund |
| 012 | Putnam Equity Income Fund |
| 949 | Putnam Classic Equity Fund |
| 060 | Putnam High Yield Advantage Fund |
| 398 | Putnam Limited Duration Government Income Fund |
| 058 | Putnam Investment Grade Municipal Trust |
| 019 | Putnam New Jersey Tax Exempt Income Fund |
| 847 | Putnam Minnesota Tax Exempt Income Fund |
| 855 | Putnam Arizona Tax Exempt Income Fund |
| 168 | Putnam Tax Free Health Care Fund |
| 433 | Putnam Capital Appreciation Fund |
| 848 | Putnam Ohio Tax Exempt Income Fund |
| 845 | Putnam Massachusetts Tax Exempt Income Fund |
| 590 | Putnam Managed High Yield Trust |
| 037 | Putnam Florida Tax Exempt Income Fund |
| 846 | Putnam Michigan Tax Exempt Income Fund |
| 047 | Putnam Pennsylvania Tax Exempt Income Fund |