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Support for flood victims: higher benefits, tax reliefs, and easier reconstruction

The act introduces a comprehensive aid package for individuals and businesses affected by the September 2024 flood. It simplifies obtaining financial support, writing off social security (ZUS) contributions and loans, and accelerates construction and renovation procedures in flooded areas.
Key points
Non-repayable emergency aid of PLN 8,000 granted regardless of income.
Fast payout of up to PLN 50,000 for house renovation or reconstruction before a formal decision is made.
Write-off of social security and health insurance contributions (ZUS) for businesses with a revenue drop of at least 40%.
Possibility to write off business start-up or job creation loans if assets were destroyed by the flood.
Extension of the validity of disability certificates for residents of affected municipalities.
Exemption from rent for leasing state-owned properties and reduction of perpetual usufruct fees.
Simplified construction procedures, removing the need for permits to renovate or rebuild certain destroyed structures.
Technical services can enter private property with Police escort to repair critical infrastructure (electricity, water, gas, telecom).
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2024-11-21
For 444
Against 2
Abstain 0
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Additional Information
Rządowy projekt ustawy o zmianie ustawy o szczególnych rozwiązaniach związanych z usuwaniem skutków powodzi oraz niektórych innych ustaw.
Print number: PROJEKT USTAWY 802
Process start date: 2024-11-07
Voting date: 2024-11-21
Voting no: 72