Florida’s 2-week hurricane sales tax holiday begins this weekend


The State of Florida is helping residents prepare for the upcoming Atlantic hurricane season.

A two-week Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday will begin on June 1 and end on June 14.

This is just in time for the hurricane season, which starts June 1.

Here are the tax-free items that qualify:

$10 or less

$15 or less

Read: KUA releases 2024 Hurricane Preparedness Guide

$20 or less

$25 or less

Selling for $40 or less

  • Candles

  • Flashlights

  • Lanterns

  • Pet beds

Read: Hurricane season: 9 generator safety tips

$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 – a AA-cell, AAA-cell, C-cell, D-cell, 6-volt, 9-volt

$60 or less

Read: Hurricane supply checklist: What should you include in your kit?

$70 or less

$100 or less

  • Tarpaulins or other flexible waterproof sheeting

  • Ground anchor systems

  • Portable pet kennels and carriers

  • Ratchet straps

  • Tie-down kits

  • Dry dog or cat food weighing less than 50 pounds

$3,000 or less

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