Effective July 1, 2026, the Florida Department of Revenue implemented the Home Hardening Products Sales Tax Refund program for impact-resistant doors and impact-resistant windows. Eligible Florida homeowners may receive a refund of up to $500 in state sales tax paid on qualifying impact-resistant windows and doors. The program applies to purchases made between July 1, 2026, and June 30, 2029.
This State of Florida incentive creates a great opportunity for homeowners to SAVE.
Qualifications
The person who holds legal title to an eligible residential property must apply. Only residential properties for which a homestead exemption has been granted and that have a just value of $700,000 or less are eligible. Mobile homes, manufactured homes, and trailers are not eligible.
Frequently Asked Questions for Consumers
- How do I file a refund claim for home-hardening products?
Homeowners must apply to the Florida Department of Revenue and provide the following documentation. A signed agreement showing the taxes paid and a receipt showing the tax paid. You should also have product specifications that show the impact rating, a permit record, and proof of final inspection. The documentation is similar to what you would provide to show your insurance company to earn discounts on your homeowner’s insurance.
The owner must submit the following to the Florida Department of Revenue between July 1, 2026, and September 30, 2029:
Sales and Use Tax – Application for Refund (Form DR-26S)
Home Hardening Products – Sales Tax Refund (Form DR-26HH)
Copies of receipts showing payment of Florida sales tax on retail purchases of qualifying home-hardening product(s) can be uploaded to the site.
Visit the Florida Department of Revenue’s Forms and Publications webpage to download the required Form found under Refunds (DR-26S online, and electronically submit a copy of Form DR-26HH and supporting documentation.
- If a contractor purchased the qualifying home-hardening products at retail, can I still obtain a refund as the owner of the eligible residential property where the products were installed?
Yes. The owner of the eligible residential property receives the benefit of the exemption solely through a refund of previously paid tax. If a contractor made the retail purchase of the qualifying home-hardening products installed on the property, the receipt showing payment of Florida sales tax on the contractor’s retail purchase must be included with the refund application.
- What windows and doors qualify, and do they need to be under a certain price to qualify for the sales tax exemption?
The windows and doors you purchase must be impact-rated and tested to qualify for the sales tax exemption. There is no price limit.
- If I receive a rain check for a qualifying item during the Impact-Resistant Windows and Doors Sales Tax Exemption Period, can it be used after the exemption period to purchase the item tax exempt?
No. The qualifying item must be purchased during the exemption period to be tax-exempt. When a rain check is issued, a sale has not occurred. The sale occurs when the rain check is redeemed and the item is purchased.