The 2020 Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday was passed by the Florida Legislature and signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis.
Florida Tax Free Weekend 2020 Hurricane Supply List
$10 or less:
Reusable ice (ice packs)
$20 or less:
Any portable self-powered light source:
Flashlights
Lanterns
Candles
$25 or less:
Any gas or diesel fuel container, including LP gas and kerosene containers.
$30 or less:
Coolers and ice chests (food-storage; nonelectrical)
Batteries, including rechargeable batteries, listed sizes only (excluding automobile and boat batteries):
AAA-cell
AA-cell
C-cell
D-cell
6-volt
9-volt
$50 or less:
Bungee cords
Ground anchor systems
Ratchet straps
Tarpaulins (tarps)
Tie-down kits
Visqueen, plastic sheeting, plastic drop cloths, and other flexible waterproof sheeting
Radios (powered by battery, solar, or handcrank)
Two-way
Weather band
$750 or less:
Portable generators used to provide light or communications, or to preserve food in the event of a power outage.
Tax Exempt Year-Round
First-Aid Kits
Canned Food
Bottled Water (unflavored and uncarbonated)
Baby Food and Formula
Prescription Medications
Most Over-the-Counter Medications
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