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SB 78FLORIDA · STATEWIDESession 2026dead

Proposed Sales Tax Refund for Home Hardening Upgrades

Original title: Home Hardening Products

March 13, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

The bill would have allowed eligible Florida homeowners to recoup sales tax costs on storm-resistant home improvements, provided they submitted a formal application and proof of purchase to the Department of Revenue.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Florida homeowners

Homeowners would have been eligible to apply for a sales tax refund on specific home hardening purchases.

Department of Revenue

The department would have been responsible for processing applications, verifying eligibility, and issuing refunds.

What changed

Last recorded activity March 13, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

This bill would have provided a sales tax refund of up to $500 for homeowners who purchased impact-resistant doors, garage doors, or windows between July 2026 and June 2028. To qualify, the property must be a site-built home with a and a value of $700,000 or less.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Would this bill have covered mobile homes?
No. The bill explicitly excluded mobile homes, manufactured homes, and trailers from the definition of 'site-built dwelling'.
What happens if I own multiple homes?
The bill limited the refund to only one eligible residential property per owner.
Is this bill currently in effect?
No. The bill died in the Finance and Tax committee on March 13, 2026.

Why It Matters

The bill would have allowed eligible Florida homeowners to recoup sales tax costs on storm-resistant home improvements, provided they submitted a formal application and proof of purchase to the Department of Revenue.

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Legislative Failure

Despite being referred to multiple committees, the bill failed to progress beyond the Finance and Tax committee in the 2026 session.

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Sources

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