Florida Homeowner Incentive · 2026–2029

Get up to $500 back on impact windows & doors

Q: Is the Florida impact window and door sales tax refund automatic?

No. It is a pay-then-apply refund, not a point-of-sale discount. You pay Florida sales tax on the impact-resistant windows, doors, or garage doors when you buy them, then apply to the Florida Department of Revenue afterward to be refunded that tax, up to $500 per property.

Q: Does Robson handle the refund paperwork for me?

The refund is claimed by the homeowner directly with the Florida Department of Revenue — a contractor cannot file it for you. What Robson provides is a clear, itemized invoice that shows the Florida sales tax line you paid on your impact windows and doors, which is exactly what you need for the application.

Florida’s 2026–2029 home hardening sales tax refund puts the state sales tax on your new impact-resistant windows and doors back in your pocket.

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$500

Max sales-tax refund per home

2026–2029

Buy Jul 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2029

≤ $700K

Homestead just (market) value

Windows & Doors

Impact-rated — not roofing

The short version

What is the Florida sales tax refund for home hardening?

In one sentence

Under Florida law (s. 212.08(21), F.S.), you pay sales tax on impact-resistant windows, doors, and garage doors, then apply to the state to get it back, up to $500 per home. It’s a refund you claim, not a discount at the register.

New for 2026 under HB 7031E (signed June 29, 2026), this pay-then-apply refund replaces the old 2022–2024 tax-free program. It runs on qualifying purchases made through June 30, 2029: real money back on an upgrade most South Florida homeowners are already planning.

Facts at a glance

Everything that matters, in one table

What you get	Refund of Florida sales tax paid, up to $500 per property
Covered products	Impact-resistant windows, doors, and garage doors (rated for impact & wind)
Not covered	Roofing and non-impact products
Purchase window	July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2029
Apply by	September 30, 2029 (to the Florida Dept. of Revenue)
Who qualifies	Homestead, site-built home with just value of $700,000 or less
Limit	One eligible property per owner
The law	s. 212.08(21), F.S. — Ch. 2026-239 (HB 7031E)

Not tax advice. General information, current as of July 2026. The refund is administered by the Florida Department of Revenue. Confirm current forms and deadlines at floridarevenue.com.

Eligibility

Do you qualify?

✓Your home has an active Florida homestead exemption
✓Its just (market) value is $700,000 or less
✓It’s a site-built home — one eligible property per owner
✓You buy impact windows/doors Jul 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2029

Scope

What’s covered — and what isn’t

✓Qualifies

Impact-resistant windows
Impact-resistant doors
Garage doors rated for impact & wind

×Does not qualify

Roofing (even though it’s “home hardening”)
Standard, non-impact windows & doors
Non-homestead or investment properties

How it works

How do you claim the Florida home-hardening sales tax refund?

How the refund works, in four steps

Buy & install

Purchase impact windows, doors, or garage doors during the 2026–2029 window and pay sales tax as usual

Keep your invoice

Itemized proof of the Florida sales tax you paid, plus your homestead exemption

Apply to the DOR

Submit the refund application between July 1, 2026 and September 30, 2029

Get up to $500 back

The state reviews eligibility and issues your refund after processing

Buy & install qualifying products

Purchase impact windows, doors, or garage doors during the 2026–2029 window and pay sales tax as usual.

Keep your itemized invoice

You’ll need proof of the Florida sales tax you paid, plus your homestead exemption.

Apply to the Dept. of Revenue

Submit the refund application between July 1, 2026 and September 30, 2029.

Get up to $500 back

The state reviews eligibility and issues your refund after processing.

Claiming it

How do you claim it, and how does Robson help?

You file directly with the Florida Department of Revenue; a contractor can’t file for you. As of July 2026 the official 2026 form wasn’t posted yet; watch floridarevenue.com.

What you’ll need

Itemized invoice showing the Florida sales tax paid
Proof of your homestead exemption
Documentation the products are impact-rated

Robson gives you itemized invoicing with the tax line you need, named product approvals on every proposal, and straight answers on what this refund does and doesn’t cover.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the Florida impact window and door sales tax refund automatic?

No. It’s a pay-then-apply refund, not a discount at checkout. You pay Florida sales tax when you buy the impact-resistant windows, doors, or garage doors, then apply to the Florida Department of Revenue afterward to get that tax back — up to $500 per property.

How much money can I get back?

Up to $500 per eligible property. The statute caps the refund at $500 of previously paid sales tax. Because Florida’s state sales tax is 6%, most whole-home impact window and door projects easily reach the $500 maximum.

Which products qualify for the refund?

Impact-resistant windows, doors, and garage doors that are rated for impact resistance and wind pressure under current test standards. Roofing is not included in this refund program.

Who is eligible?

The property must be a site-built home with an active Florida homestead exemption and a just (market) value of $700,000 or less. Each owner may claim the refund for only one eligible property.

When do purchases have to be made, and what’s the deadline to apply?

Qualifying purchases must be made between July 1, 2026 and June 30, 2029. Applications are accepted by the Florida Department of Revenue from July 1, 2026 through September 30, 2029.

Is this the same as the 2022–2024 impact window sales tax exemption?

No. The 2022–2024 program was a point-of-sale exemption that ended June 30, 2024 — no tax was charged at checkout. This 2026–2029 program works differently: you pay the tax, then apply to the Department of Revenue for a refund of up to $500.

Where and how do I apply?

You apply directly to the Florida Department of Revenue. As of July 2026, the department had not yet posted the official 2026 application or TIP; check floridarevenue.com. You’ll need your itemized invoice showing the Florida sales tax you paid, plus proof of your homestead exemption.

Does Robson handle the refund paperwork for me?

The refund is claimed by the homeowner directly with the Department of Revenue — a contractor can’t file it for you. What Robson provides is a clear, itemized invoice showing the Florida sales tax line you paid on your impact windows and doors, which is exactly what the application needs.

Who is eligible for the home hardening refund?

The property must be a site-built home with an active Florida homestead exemption and a just (market) value of $700,000 or less. Each owner may claim the refund for only one eligible property.

When do the purchases have to be made, and what is the deadline to apply?

Qualifying purchases must be made between July 1, 2026 and June 30, 2029. Applications are accepted by the Florida Department of Revenue from July 1, 2026 through September 30, 2029.

Where and how do I apply for the refund?

You apply directly to the Florida Department of Revenue. As of July 2026, the Department had not yet published the official 2026 refund application or Tax Information Publication; check floridarevenue.com for the form and instructions. You will need your itemized invoice showing the Florida sales tax you paid, plus proof of your homestead exemption.

Upgrade to impact windows & doors — and keep the tax

Robson installs impact-resistant windows and doors across Miami-Dade and Broward, with itemized invoicing that makes your Florida sales tax refund simple to claim.

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