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Flood victim support: new benefits, property buyouts, and simplified construction rules

The act introduces a broad support package for flood victims, including a new benefit for renovating rented commercial premises and the option for the state to buy out destroyed homes in high-risk areas. It simplifies construction procedures for rebuilding and increases the flood allowance by PLN 1,000 for drying out buildings.
Key points
Extra PLN 1,000 for drying: The flood allowance for victims of the September 2024 flood is increased by PLN 1,000 to cover electricity and fuel costs for drying flooded rooms.
Buyout of destroyed homes: Owners of residential properties destroyed in the September 2024 flood and designated for demolition can apply for a state buyout (by Wody Polskie) at market/reconstruction value plus 20%. Applications must be submitted by October 1, 2025.
New premises benefit: Individuals renting out commercial spaces to businesses can receive a one-time grant to renovate the premises or replace damaged equipment. Applications to ZUS must be submitted by September 30, 2025.
Home exchange with municipalities: Victims who lost their homes can exchange their destroyed property for a municipal flat (sqm for sqm, with a surcharge only if the municipal flat is larger).
Simplified rebuilding rules: Rebuilding and renovating most flood-damaged buildings no longer requires a building permit (only a notification is needed), and zoning decision deadlines are shortened to 45 days.
Support for firefighters and social workers: Municipalities will receive grants to replace volunteer fire department (OSP) equipment lost during rescue operations, and social workers will receive a one-time PLN 2,000 bonus.
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2025-05-09
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Rządowy projekt ustawy o zmianie ustawy o szczególnych rozwiązaniach związanych z usuwaniem skutków powodzi oraz niektórych innych ustaw.
Print number: PROJEKT USTAWY 1176
Process start date: 2025-04-18
Voting date: 2025-05-09
Voting no: 43
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Summary & Status

Key Questions about Flood victim support: new benefits, property buyouts, and simplified construction rules

A structured overview of the legislative process, official sources, status and civic context.

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is PROJEKT USTAWY 1176.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-04-18.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Extra PLN 1,000 for drying: The flood allowance for victims of the September 2024 flood is increased by PLN 1,000 to cover electricity and fuel costs for drying flooded rooms.
  • Buyout of destroyed homes: Owners of residential properties destroyed in the September 2024 flood and designated for demolition can apply for a state buyout (by Wody Polskie) at market/reconstruction value plus 20%. Applications must be submitted by October 1, 2025.
  • New premises benefit: Individuals renting out commercial spaces to businesses can receive a one-time grant to renovate the premises or replace damaged equipment. Applications to ZUS must be submitted by September 30, 2025.
  • Home exchange with municipalities: Victims who lost their homes can exchange their destroyed property for a municipal flat (sqm for sqm, with a surcharge only if the municipal flat is larger).
  • Simplified rebuilding rules: Rebuilding and renovating most flood-damaged buildings no longer requires a building permit (only a notification is needed), and zoning decision deadlines are shortened to 45 days.
  • Support for firefighters and social workers: Municipalities will receive grants to replace volunteer fire department (OSP) equipment lost during rescue operations, and social workers will receive a one-time PLN 2,000 bonus.

What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Became Law.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Where is the official voting record?

The official roll call vote is recorded at: voting record

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Uchwalono

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-09-07.

Analysis and Potential Impact of PROJEKT USTAWY 1176

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