Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday

Florida Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday

The Hurricane Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday in Florida is a vital initiative aimed at helping residents gear up for the hurricane season, which officially begins June 1^st

This year, we have 2 sales tax holidays, June 1^st -14^th and August 24^th -September 6^th. During this period, consumers can purchase a wide range of essential disaster preparedness supplies without paying sales tax, offering substantial savings and encouraging proactive measures.

The tax holiday not only provides financial relief but also raises awareness about the importance of being prepared for natural disasters. It highlights the state’s commitment to safety and readiness, encouraging residents to stock up on necessary supplies well before a storm threatens and helps to mitigate the chaos and rush often associated with last-minute preparations.

For more information on how to prepare, and what supplies you need, see Hurricane Season Preparedness.

Here is the complete list of items included in the Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax holiday

$10 or less
- Wet dog or cat food if sold individually or the equivalent if sold in a box or case

$15 or less
- Manual can openers
- Collapsible or travel-sized food or water bowls for pets
- Cat litter pans
- Pet waste disposal bags
- Hamster or rabbit substrate

$20 or less
- Reusable ice
- Leashes, collars, and muzzles for pets
- Pet pads
- $25 or less
- Cat litter weighing 25 or fewer pounds

$40 or less
- Portable self-powered light sources
- Pet beds

$50 or less
- Portable self-powered radios, two-way radios, or weather-band radios
- Fuel Tanks (Gas or diesel)
- Batteries, including rechargeable: (AA-cell, AAA-cell, C-cell, D-cell, 6-volt, and 9-volt)

$60 or less
- Nonelectric food storage coolers
- Portable power banks

$70 or less
- Smoke detectors or smoke alarms
- Fire extinguishers
- Carbon monoxide detectors

$100 or less
- Tarps or other flexible waterproof sheeting
- Ground anchor systems
- Portable pet kennels or pet carriers
- Dry dog or cat food weighing 50 or fewer pounds
- Over-the-counter pet medications

$3,000 or less
- Portable generators used to provide light or communications or to preserve food in a power outage

For more information, please see the Florida Department of Revenue