Tax Exemptions
Does Your Business Qualify?
If your business qualifies for any of the following exemptions, not only will you save money on your FPL bill, but you may also be eligible to receive a refund of tax already paid.
Per Florida Statute 215.26(2), businesses that qualify for an exemption, and have already paid the tax, may only be refunded 36 months from the date the request is processed.
To confirm if your business qualifies for any of the following exemptions, please contact the Florida Department of Revenue directly at 1-800-352-3671.
IMPORTANT: Incomplete forms will be returned and any expected refunds will be delayed as a result.
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Exemption Type |
Examples of Exempt Businesses |
Form (PDF File) |
Where to Mail or Fax |
| Agricultural Exemption |
Businesses that are classified as an agricultural operation |
Agricultural Exemption Form |
FPL Tax Exemptions PO Box 14000 - CTX/JB Juno Beach, FL 33408 Fax (561) 691-7731 |
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Common Use Facilities Exemption |
Homeowners/condo associations, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, etc.
Note: Businesses that qualified for an exemption and have already paid tax (per Florida law) can only be refunded 36 months from the date the request is processed. |
Form 6037A |
FPL Tax Exemptions PO Box 14000 - CTX/JB Juno Beach, FL 33408 Fax (561) 691-7731 |
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| Consumer Certificate of Exemption |
Religious institutions, charities, non-profit organizations, schools, governmental entities, etc. |
Form DR-5 |
Central Registration/Exemptions Florida Dept. of Revenue PO Box 6480 Tallahassee, FL 32314-6480
When official certificate is received from FL DOR, mail to:
FPL Tax Exemptions PO Box 14000 - CTX/JB Juno Beach, FL 33408 Fax (561) 691-7731 |
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| Direct Pay Permit |
Businesses that qualify to accrue and pay their own sales tax to the Florida Dept. of Revenue |
Form DR-16A |
Central Registration Florida Dept. of Revenue 5030 W. Tennessee St. Tallahassee, FL 32399-0100
When official certificate is received from FL DOR, mail to:
FPL Tax Exemptions PO Box 14000 - CTX/JB Juno Beach, FL 33408 Fax (561) 691-7731 |
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Enterprise Zone Exemption |
Businesses in which electrical usage is located in an enterprise zone |
DR-15JEZ |
Account Management Florida Dept. of Revenue 5050 W. Tennessee St. Tallahassee, FL 32399-0100
When official certificate is received from FL DOR, mail to:
FPL Tax Exemptions PO Box 14000 - CTX/JB Juno Beach, FL 33408 Fax (561) 691-7731 |
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Manufacturers Exemption |
Business that are classified as a manufacturer - for specific SIC codes, visit the link to OSHA to determine qualification |
Manufacturers Exemption Form |
FPL Tax Exemptions PO Box 14000 - CTX/JB Juno Beach, FL 33408 Fax (561) 691-7731 |
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IMPORTANT: Incomplete forms will be returned and any expected refunds will be delayed as a result.
If you have specific questions about your business account with FPL, please call Our Business Customer Care Center:
Broward County: (954) 581-5668 Miami-Dade County: (305) 442-0388 Palm Beach County: (561) 478-6399 All other areas: (800) 375-2434
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