Many disaster preparedness items now tax-free

September 5, 2025

Beginning August 1, 2025, many disaster preparedness items, which had been temporarily exempted during past tax holidays, are now permanently tax-exempt.

As the height of the 2025 hurricane season approaches, residents are reminded to be prepared before tropical weather threatens.

More information on specific tax-exempt items can be found here.

For hurricane preparedness information: https://www.sarasotafl.gov/hurricaneprep

FDEM tax exemptions