Florida holds a sales tax holiday for hurricane preparedness supplies to help residents prepare for hurricane season. During this period, certain items related to hurricane preparedness can be purchased without paying the state’s sales tax.
Products Exempt from Sales Taxes (Aug. 24 – Sept. 6) Including Pet Evacuation Supplies:
Sales price of $10 or less per can or pouch:
Wet cat or dog food
Sales price of $15 or less:
Cat litter pans
Collapsible or travel-size food or water bowls
Hamster or rabbit substrate
Manual can openers
Pet waste disposal bags
Sales price of $20 or less:
Reusable ice (including ice packs)
Pet collars, leashes, or muzzles
Pet pads
Sales price of $25 or less:
Cat litter weighing 25 lbs. or less
Sales price of $40 or less:
Any portable, self-powered light source (powered by battery, solar, hand crank, or gas):
Candles
Flashlights
Lanterns
Pet beds
Sales price of $50 or less:
Fuel containers, including kerosene or diesel containers
Batteries, including rechargeable batteries, in the following sizes:
AAA, AA, C, D, 6-volt, 9-volt
Two-way or weather band portable radios (powered by battery, solar, or hand crank)
Sales price of $60 or less:
Coolers and ice chests (nonelectrical)
Portable power banks
Sales price of $70 or less:
Carbon monoxide detectors
Fire extinguishers
Smoke detectors or smoke alarms
Sales price of $100 or less:
Bungee cords
Ground anchor systems
Ratchet straps
Tarpaulins
Tie-down kits
Plastic sheeting or drop cloths and other flexible waterproof sheeting
Bags of dry cat or dog food weighing 50 lbs. or less
Pet carriers
Portable kennels
Over-the-counter pet medications
Sales price of $3,000 or less:
Portable generators in the event of a power outage
Additional Recommendations Before Shopping:
Check expiration dates on:
Food
Baby formula
Pet food
Water
Batteries (including those inside devices)
Medication (including pet medication)
Ensure flashlights and lanterns are functioning and bulbs are still working.
