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, 2008 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, 2008 fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Funds listed on Attachment A.
Date: July 28, 2008
/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, 2008 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, 2008 fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Funds listed on Attachment A.
Date: July 28, 2008
/s/ Steven D. Krichmar
______________________
Steven D. Krichmar
Principal Financial Officer
Attachment A
N-CSR
Period (s) ended May 31, 2008
| 855 | Putnam Arizona Tax Exempt Income Fund |
| 847 | Putnam Minnesota Tax Exempt Income Fund |
| 845 | Putnam Massachusetts Tax Exempt Income Fund |
| 030 | Putnam New York Tax Exempt Income Fund |
| 060 | Putnam High Yield Advantage 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 |