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HB 185FLORIDA · STATEWIDESession 2026dead

Proposed Sales Tax Refund for Home Hardening Products

Original title: Home Hardening Products

March 13, 2026

Companion · SB 78same policy, Senate versionCompanion · SB 78same policy, Senate version
taxeshousingdisaster preparednesshome improvement

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The Frame

What this does

The bill would have provided a financial incentive for homeowners to upgrade their properties against wind and debris damage, potentially lowering insurance costs or property damage risks for eligible residents.

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 improvement purchases.

Department of Revenue

The department would have been responsible for processing refund applications and creating emergency rules for the program.

What changed

Last recorded activity March 13, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

This bill proposed a sales tax refund of up to $500 for homeowners who purchase impact-resistant doors, garage doors, or windows for their primary residence. To qualify, the home must have a and a value of $700,000 or less, with purchases made between July 1, 2026, and June 30, 2028.

Key Facts

You don't have to trust us. Each fact below is taken straight from the official document - click any one to see the exact passage, highlighted in the original.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of homes qualify for this refund?
Only s with a and a of $700,000 or less qualify. Mobile homes, manufactured homes, and trailers are excluded.
How do I get the money back?
You would have needed to submit an application to the Department of Revenue with proof of purchase and a sworn statement that the products were installed.
Can I claim this for multiple properties?
No, an owner may submit an application for only one eligible residential property.

Why It Matters

The bill would have provided a financial incentive for homeowners to upgrade their properties against wind and debris damage, potentially lowering insurance costs or property damage risks for eligible residents.

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Voting Record

Motion succeededlower2/26/2026openstates_bulkOfficial roll call ↗

Favorable (Commerce Committee)

Total

27

Yes

23

No

0

Present

0

Not Voting

4

Abstain

0

Motion succeededlower2/10/2026openstates_bulkOfficial roll call ↗

Favorable (Ways & Means Committee)

Total

19

Yes

19

No

0

Present

0

Not Voting

0

Abstain

0

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Discoveries

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

policy shift100% confidence

Sunset Provision

The bill included a specific sunset date of June 30, 2029, indicating it was intended as a temporary tax relief measure.

Department of Revenue

Connected Entities

organizationASTM InternationalMap →
otherFlorida Building CodeMap →
organizationAmerican Architectural Manufacturers AssociationMap →
organizationDepartment of RevenueMap →

Sources

Open source document

openstates.org

Analysis Score

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  • Significance45
    How much this matters to a regular citizen
  • Controversy10
    Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
  • Entertainment5
    Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
  • Buzz10
    Current news / social attention level

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