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# Florida hurricane preparedness supplies now tax-free year-round
- URL: https://tampa-bay-disaster-preparedness-news.ghost.io/florida-hurricane-preparedness-supplies-now-tax-free-year-round/
- Published: 2026-07-28T03:43:52.000Z
- Updated: 2026-07-28T03:47:17.000Z
- Description: Tampanians can now save money on essential storm supplies throughout the year instead of waiting for seasonal tax holidays.
- Author: Chris Thomas
- Tags: hurricanes, News, Resources

Hurricane preparedness supplies are now exempt from Florida's state sales tax year-round, making it easier for residents to prepare before a storm threatens.

**Why it matters:** Buying emergency supplies before hurricane season peaks can save time, reduce last-minute shortages and lower costs.

**The latest:**

- Florida now offers a permanent sales tax exemption on many hurricane preparedness items.
- The change eliminates the need to wait for limited-time disaster preparedness tax holidays.

**Eligible items include:**

- Batteries.
- Portable generators up to **10,000 watts**.
- Fire extinguishers.
- Smoke detectors.
- Carbon monoxide alarms.
- Insect repellent.
- Sunscreen.
- Life jackets.
- Waterproof tarps.
- Ground anchor systems and tie-down kits.
- Portable gas or diesel fuel cans up to **five gallons**.

**Keep in mind:**

- Local sales taxes may still apply to some purchases.

**Bottom line:** Hurricane season runs through **Nov. 30**, and emergency managers recommend preparing long before a storm is in the forecast. Florida's year-round tax exemption gives residents more flexibility to build or replenish emergency kits whenever they choose.