Permanent Tax Exemptions on Certain Disaster Preparedness Supplies

During the adoption of the FY 2025-2026 budget, the Florida Legislature established a permanent sales tax exemption on certain disaster preparedness items. Previously, Florida held temporary sales tax holidays for disaster preparedness twice each summer. With the new permanent exemption, however, various qualifying items will now be tax-free year-round, beginning August 1, 2025.

For tips on preparing your disaster supply kit, visit ​www.floridadisaster.org/planprepare/hurricane-supply-checklist/.