The first of two 14-day sales tax holidays to help residents save money on hurricane supplies ends today, June 9.

Florida House Bill 7063, which describes several sales tax holidays for Florida, was passed unanimously by the Legislature May 5 and sent to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis May 23, which he signed.

Here’a a list of what’s included in the 2023 list of tax-free items in Florida

  • Self-powered lights of $40 or less.
  • Portable self-powered radio, two-way radio or weather-band radio of $50 or less.
  • A tarpaulin or other flexible waterproof sheeting with a sales price of $100 or less.
  • An item normally sold as, or generally advertised as, a ground anchor system or tie-down kit with a sales price of $100 or less.
  • A gas or diesel fuel tank with a sales price of $50 or less.
  • A package of AA-cell, AAA-cell, C-cell, D-cell, 6-volt, or 9-volt batteries, excluding automobile and boat batteries, with a sales price of $50 or less.
  • A nonelectric food storage cooler with a sales price of $60 or less.
  • A portable generator used to provide light or communications or preserve food in the event of a power outage with a sales price of $3,000 or less.
  • Reusable ice with a sales price of $20 or less.
  • A portable power bank with a sales price of $60 or less.
  • A smoke detector or smoke alarm with a sales price of $70 or less.
  • A fire extinguisher with a sales price of $70 or less.
  • A carbon monoxide detector with a sales price of $70 or less.

Pet supplies are also tax free in 2023 

The tax holidays also include a number of items related to the safe evacuation of household pets. Exempted items include:

  • Bags of dry dog food or cat food weighing 50 or fewer pounds with a sales price of $100 or less per bag.
  • Cans or pouches of wet dog food or cat food with a sales price of $10 or less per can or pouch or the equivalent if sold in a box or case.
  • Over-the-counter pet medications with a sales price of $100 or less per item.
  • Portable kennels or pet carriers with a sales price of $100 or less per item.
  • Manual can openers with a sales price of $15 or less per item.
  • Leashes, collars, and muzzles with a sales price of $20 or less per item.
  • Collapsible or travel-sized food bowls or water bowls with a sales price of $15 or less per item.
  • Cat litter weighing 25 or fewer pounds with a sales price of $25 or less per item.
  • Cat litter pans with a sales price of $15 or less per item.
  • Pet waste disposal bags with a sales price of $15 or less per package.
  • Pet pads with a sales price of $20 or less per box or package.
  • Hamster or rabbit substrate with a sales price of $15 or less per package.
  • Pet beds with a sales price of $40 or less per item.

Common household consumable items selling for $30 or less will also be exempt from sales taxes. 

  • Powder detergent; liquid detergent; or pod detergent, fabric softener, dryer sheets, stain removers, and bleach.
  • Toilet paper.
  • Paper towels.
  • Paper napkins and tissues.
  • Facial tissues.
  • Hand soap, bar soap and body wash.
  • Sunscreen and sunblock.
  • Dish soap and detergents, including powder detergents, liquid detergents, or pod detergents or rinse agents that can be used in dishwashers.
  • Cleaning or disinfecting wipes and sprays.
  • Hand sanitizer.
  • Trash bags.

CLICK HERE FOR THE COMPLETE LIST OF TAX FREE HURRICANE SUPPLIES