Poland is nearing a regulatory framework for short-term rentals, aiming to address concerns from local governments, hotels, and property owners who comply with tax laws. The proposed legislation, nearly two years in the making, also seeks to implement European Union’s STR regulation, though officials acknowledge a May 20 deadline for implementation will be missed.
The draft law, published January 23, has prompted feedback from the industry, including the Polish Short-Term Rental Association, which has presented its recommendations to the Ministry.
Breakthrough discussions took place February 6, according to “Puls Biznesu.” Grzegorz Żurawski, president of the Polish Short-Term Rental Association, met with Dominik Borek, director of the tourism department at the Ministry of Sport and Tourism. During the meeting, it was agreed that until minimum requirements for short-term rental properties are defined, adherence to standards for typical residential homes and apartments will be sufficient.
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“Most importantly, exceeding six rental properties, offering a total of 30 beds in one building, will not automatically signify that the facility must meet fire safety requirements for a hotel,” Żurawski told “Puls Biznesu.”
The requirement to convert such properties into hotels, a demand from both the industry and local governments, is also expected to be removed from the draft legislation.
The proposed law includes strict penalties for unregistered operations. Publishing advertisements on booking platforms without an identification number issued by the municipality could result in fines of up to 50,000 złoty.
The obligation to display the identification number will apply not only to services like Booking and Airbnb, but also to classified ad portals, social media, and outdoor advertising, according to officials.
The Polish Short-Term Rental Association also received assurances that regulations regarding financial responsibility for potential damages to properties and common building areas by renters will be reconsidered.
