On December 3, 2025 , a draft bill on short-term rentals , introduced by the Polska 2050 Parliamentary Club . Although it is only a draft for now, its assumptions are so specific that we want to present them today as part of our "Tuesday Mornings for Construction" .

The draft law has one main goal: to regulate short-term rentals in residential buildings , which often function in practice like hotel operations, in the absence of uniform rules and control mechanisms.

What does the project consider a short-term rental?

According to the bill, short-term rentals are paid rental services for a furnished single-family home, apartment, or part thereof for a period no longer than 30 days , concluded under a single agreement. This rental can be conducted through an online marketplace or other means. Interestingly, the definition does not include non-residential premises, where such services are also often provided.

The project also specifies that short-term rental may also include the provision of additional services , such as cleaning or providing bed linen.

Renting in a multi-family building? Consent required.

According to the bill's proposals, short-term rentals in units belonging to a housing community or managed by a housing cooperative will require the consent of the appropriate authority. Again, this does not apply to buildings where non-residential units predominate and so-called housing communities operate.

A housing community or cooperative board will be able to refuse consent if the short-term rental could negatively impact safety, public order, or sanitary and epidemiological conditions . The refusal will have to include a justification, and failure to adopt a resolution within six months of submitting the application will result in tacit consent .

The bill also provides an exception for owners who (i) permanently reside in the premises and (ii) rent it out on a short-term basis for no longer than three months per year . In such cases, the consent of the housing association or cooperative will not be required, although other administrative obligations will still need to be met.

Registration requirement

According to the bill, conducting short-term rental activity would require entry in the short-term rental register , maintained by the relevant municipality. The application for entry would include detailed information about the premises being rented and the person responsible for managing the rental.

Importantly, the project also assumes that entrepreneurs intermediating in concluding lease agreements via online trading platforms will be obliged to provide municipalities with a list of the facilities they offer.

New powers for municipalities

The bill grants municipalities additional regulatory powers. The municipal council could introduce additional rules regarding short-term rentals, including:

• bans on renting in certain parts of the commune,
• limits on the number of rental days per year,
• minimum requirements for the area of ​​premises depending on the number of people,
• additional fire protection requirements, especially in premises equipped with gas installations or fireplaces.

The bill also provides for inspection powers for other bodies, including building supervision, the State Sanitary Inspectorate and the State Fire Service.

Sanctions

The bill introduces sanctions for operating short-term rentals in violation of regulations, particularly without the required registration or in violation of municipal resolutions. In such cases, a fine of up to PLN 50,000 .

Summary

As of the date of this article, the bill has been submitted for review and public consultations are ongoing. It's worth noting that the government has also announced plans to regulate short-term rentals , which stems from obligations imposed by Regulation (EU) 2024/1028 of the European Parliament and of the Council (the so-called STR Regulation ). This act obliges member states to introduce a transparent system for registering short-term rentals by 20 May 2026.

This means that statutory regulation of short-term rentals can be expected in the near future – although its final form remains open for now . The draft under review certainly still requires a number of amendments.

This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.

Legal status as of December 15, 2025