Poland Approves National Short-Term Rental Register with Mandatory Registration
Poland's government approved a bill on July 14 creating a national register for short-term rentals, mandatory registration numbers, and fines up to PLN 50,000 for non-compliance. The measure aligns with EU data rules taking effect May 20, 2026.
Poland's Council of Ministers formally approved a draft bill on July 14, 2026, that will bring the country's previously fragmented short-term rental market under a unified national regulatory framework. The legislation aims to close the "grey zone" and comply with EU Regulation 2024/1028, which applies across the bloc from May 20.
Under the new rules, all properties offered for short-term rental (stays up to 30 days) must be registered in a Central Register of Tourist Accommodation Facilities. Each registered property receives a unique ID number that hosts must display on all listings—whether on Airbnb, Booking.com, or other platforms. Property owners who fail to register face fines of up to PLN 50,000, and repeated violations or complaints could result in removal from the register.
The bill also imposes fire safety, sanitary, and building-code compliance requirements on rental properties and mandates that hosts establish internal house rules for guests. The main provisions are scheduled to take effect on May 20, 2026, though full implementation of local authority powers will occur gradually over the coming years.
What this means for expats
If you rent out an apartment in Poland on Airbnb or Booking, or manage a short-term rental portfolio, registration will be mandatory and urgent—the law is moving to parliament soon and enforcement is expected to follow quickly. Non-compliance carries significant financial penalties. Tenants and long-term residents should note that clearer rules may reduce conflicts with short-term guests in their buildings, though housing advocates say the final version is weaker than originally proposed. Check your local municipality's rules, as some authorities plan stricter local restrictions on top of national requirements.
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