13:51 21 March 2026
Short-term rental market has fallen into legislative chaos
Poland’s short-term rental sector is concerned about new regulations, arguing they ignore industry input and create legal uncertainty. According to the Polish Short-Term Rental Association, only about 20,000 apartments operate legally, and the scale of the sector is often exaggerated.
From May, operators must declare compliance with unclear requirements under a new national registry, risking penalties despite lacking clear guidelines. The industry also criticizes restrictive rules, such as limits on building height and fire safety responsibilities, as impractical. While municipalities will be able to introduce rental-free zones from 2029, the sector expects these to remain rare and warns that arbitrary exemptions could create unfair competition and legal disputes.
