Florida's new, permanent sales tax exemptions on specific hurricane supplies won't go into effect until Aug. 1, 2025.

A permanent sales tax exemption on specific disaster preparedness items was approved in the Florida 2025-2026 budget.

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Florida budget permanently exempts disaster supplies from sales taxes Under the new budget signed by DeSantis, there are now permanent sales tax exemptions on certain disaster supplies.

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Typically, items such as batteries, generators, first-aid kits and more can be purchased ahead of storm season with no sales tax applied. "Disaster preparedness tax holidays will be enacted soon ...

Supplies will be provided including bags and sand. Residents are allowed 25 sandbags per household and will need to bring their own shovel or filling tool.