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Flood relief package: benefits, tax breaks, labor and mortgage support

The act introduces a comprehensive aid package for individuals and businesses affected by the September 2024 flood. Citizens can benefit from additional leave, care and educational allowances, suspended mortgage payments, and financial support for drying their homes. Entrepreneurs and farmers receive business facilitation, contribution exemptions, and special reconstruction grants.
Key points
Home drying allowance: Flood relief is increased by PLN 1,000 to cover electricity or fuel costs for drying flooded rooms.
Mortgage repayment support: Victims whose homes were damaged will receive non-refundable mortgage repayment support for 12 months (or 3 months if they lost their source of income).
Educational allowance: A one-off PLN 1,000 emergency educational allowance for affected children and students, regardless of family income.
Labor facilitation: Employees can get up to 20 days of paid leave to clear flood damage and up to 8 days of on-demand leave. Employers cannot order overtime or business trips without consent.
Additional care allowance: Available to parents if nurseries, kindergartens, or schools are closed due to the flood.
Support for businesses: A one-off intervention benefit from ZUS to support business continuity and maintain employment for affected companies.
Relief for farmers: A 1-year exemption from KRUS (agricultural social security) and health insurance contributions for damaged farms.
Suspension of deadlines: Administrative, tax, and court deadlines for flood victims are suspended or do not start.
Psychological support: No referral is required for adult psychological services in flood-affected areas.
Bonus for social workers: A one-off PLN 2,000 bonus for social workers conducting interviews with flood victims.
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2024-10-01
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Print number: PROJEKT USTAWY 672
Process start date: 2024-09-25
Voting date: 2024-10-01
Voting no: 118
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Summary & Status

Key Questions about Flood relief package: benefits, tax breaks, labor and mortgage support

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 672.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-09-25.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Home drying allowance: Flood relief is increased by PLN 1,000 to cover electricity or fuel costs for drying flooded rooms.
  • Mortgage repayment support: Victims whose homes were damaged will receive non-refundable mortgage repayment support for 12 months (or 3 months if they lost their source of income).
  • Educational allowance: A one-off PLN 1,000 emergency educational allowance for affected children and students, regardless of family income.
  • Labor facilitation: Employees can get up to 20 days of paid leave to clear flood damage and up to 8 days of on-demand leave. Employers cannot order overtime or business trips without consent.
  • Additional care allowance: Available to parents if nurseries, kindergartens, or schools are closed due to the flood.
  • Support for businesses: A one-off intervention benefit from ZUS to support business continuity and maintain employment for affected companies.
  • Relief for farmers: A 1-year exemption from KRUS (agricultural social security) and health insurance contributions for damaged farms.
  • Suspension of deadlines: Administrative, tax, and court deadlines for flood victims are suspended or do not start.
  • Psychological support: No referral is required for adult psychological services in flood-affected areas.
  • Bonus for social workers: A one-off PLN 2,000 bonus for social workers conducting interviews with flood victims.

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 2026-07-17.

Analysis and Potential Impact of PROJEKT USTAWY 672

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