UPDATE: Due to budget delays, this proposed sales tax holiday has NOT yet been finalized by the Florida Legislature. Florida governor Ron DeSantis expects the hurricane tax holiday to be enacted soon. Stay tuned!
Don’t miss the Florida Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday when shopping for hurricane and emergency supplies. This tax free week takes place over 14 days:
Saturday, June 7
Sunday, June 8
Monday, June 9
Tuesday, June 10
Wednesday, June 11
Thursday, June 12
Friday, June 13
Saturday, June 14
Sunday, June 15
Monday, June 16
Tuesday, June 17
Wednesday, June 18
Thursday, June 19
Friday, June 20
On these dates, you can purchase qualifying items free of Florida state and local sales tax:
– Portable generators priced at $750 or less
– Portable self-powered radios, 2-way radios, or weather band radios priced at $50 or less
– Tarps or other flexible waterproof sheeting priced at $50 or less
– Ground anchor systems or tie-down kits priced at $50 or less
– AA, C, D, 6-Volt, or 9-Volt batteries priced at $30 or less
– Nonelectric coolers and ice chests priced at $30 or less
– Gas, LP gas, diesel fuel, or kerosene containers priced at $25 or less
– Portable self-powered flashlights, candles, lanterns, or other light sources priced at $20 or less
– Reusable ice priced at $10 or less
Any sales made within an airport, entertainment complex, theme park, or public lodging establishment do NOT qualify for this tax exemption.
Be sure to take advantage of the Florida Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday: June 7-20, 2025. If you miss it, a SECOND Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday will be held August 23-September 5, 2025.