Stock up on supplies between June 1 and June 14 to prepare for stormy weather
Hurricane season officially starts June 1. The time to prepare is now. If you need to stock up on storm supplies, it helps to buy items tax-free.
The 2024 Florida Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday runs from June 1 through June 14. A second sales tax holiday will begin August 24 and run 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.