Prepare for Storms Tax-Free During Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday

Stock up on supplies between Aug. 24 and Sept. 6 to get ready for stormy weather

We're in the thick of hurricane season. By now you should be signed up for HCFL Alert and know your evacuation zone.

How's your hurricane or disaster kit looking?

If you need to replenish or stock up on storm supplies, it helps to buy items tax-free.

The 2024 Florida Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday runs for two weeks, from Aug. 24 through Sept. 6.

Not sure what you need to prepare? Review the 2024 Disaster Guide for a disaster kit checklist and information on how to prepare for storms and other emergencies.

Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday items:

$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 (candles, flashlights, lanterns)
Pet beds

$50 or less

Portable self-powered radios, two-way radios, or weather-band radios
Gas or diesel fuel tanks
Batteries, including rechargeable batteries, listed sizes only:

AA-cell
AAA-cell
C-cell
D-cell
6-volt
9-volt

$60 or less

Non-electric food storage coolers
Portable power banks

$70 or less

Smoke detectors or smoke alarms
Fire extinguishers
Carbon monoxide detectors

$100 or less

Tarpaulins or other flexible waterproof sheeting
Ground anchor systems
Bungee cords
Ratchet straps
Tie-down kits
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 about what purchases qualify for the sales tax holiday and other details, visit the Florida Department of Revenue.