**CONSUMER ALERT VIDEO PSA**
CFO Jimmy Patronis: Last Chance to Take Advantage of the Home Hardening Sales Tax Exemption
~ Sales Tax Exemption on Storm Resistant Products Ends June 30^th ~
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis is encouraging Floridians to take advantage of the Florida Home Hardening Sales Tax Exemption before it ends on June 30, 2024. This initiative established a two-year sales tax exemption on the retail sales of items like impact-resistant windows, doors, and garage doors. Overall, the Florida Home Hardening Sales Tax Exemption program has saved homeowners an estimated $462 million during the course of the exemption period.

CFO Jimmy Patronis said, “Hurricane Season is finally here! Please don’t wait. Take advantage of the Florida Home Hardening Sales Tax Exemption now before the program ends on June 30 and protect your biggest investment – your home. This sales tax exemption covers items like impact-resistant windows, doors, and garage doors and has saved homeowners an estimated $462 million in sales tax. Hardening your home in preparation of future storms will not only keep you and your family safe but makes you eligible for mandatory premium savings with your homeowners insurance company. For more information on the Home Hardening Tax Exemption program and tips on preparing for storm, please visit PrepareFL.com. Unfortunately, Mother Nature loves paradise, and in Florida it’s not if, but when a hurricane is going to impact our state. Don’t wait, harden your home, prepare now and enjoy the savings in the process.”

For more information on the Florida Home Hardening Sales Tax Exemption, click HERE.

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About CFO Jimmy Patronis

Chief Financial Officer and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis is a statewide elected official and a member of Florida’s Cabinet who oversees the Department of Financial Services. CFO Patronis works each day to fight insurance fraud, support Florida’s firefighters, and ensure the state’s finances are stable to support economic growth in the state. Follow the activities of the Department on Facebook (FLDFS) and X (@FLDFS).