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

LIST: Must-have items in your hurricane kit, what might be expired Start preparing your disaster supply kit before a hurricane strikes. Brenda Argueta, Digital Journalist.

And in Florida, sales tax is already waived on most grocery items that are meant to be consumed at home, including staples ...

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

TAX-HOLIDAY CHANGESThe new budget axes the hurricane tax holidays, but some items will remain tax-exempt all year.

Hurricane preparedness items like batteries, portable generators and tarps are permanently exempt from state sales tax.

Here's a list for your hurricane kit. Before a storm forms is the time to prepare. ... PET SUPPLIES (food, water, medications, pet carrier, leash, and collar with ID) After the storm.

In the past, Florida residents have been able to take advantage of a tax break on essential household items needed to prepare ...

What goes in a hurricane preparedness kit? How to prep for 2025 storm season, which is expected to be one of the most active on record.

“Many people wait until we’re in the forecast cone before assessing their hurricane supplies and making a shopping list,” ...