How much is the birth grant and is there an income limit?

The birth grant is a one-time PLN 1,000 payment. It is available when household income per person does not exceed PLN 2,500 net per month (assessed on the previous tax year or last 3 months).

Does 800+ exclude the birth grant?

No — they are independent benefits; you can receive both simultaneously.

What is the application deadline?

The application must be submitted within 12 months of the child's birth. Late applications are rejected with no possibility of reinstating the deadline.

What documents are required?

A medical certificate or midwife's statement confirming prenatal care in the 2nd and 3rd trimester; a short-form birth certificate; proof of identity; income documents covering the last 3 months or the annual PIT return.

Can a single father apply?

Yes. Either parent, a legal guardian or a factual guardian may apply. The prenatal care certificate refers to the mother — it must be included in the file even if the father submits the application.

Data current as of 2026

Becikowe 1,000 PLN

A one-time grant for the birth of a child. Paid to families with low and medium incomes.

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1,000 PLN

kwota świadczenia

1,922 PLN/os

kryterium dochodowe

once per child

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Conditions

Income < 1,922 PLN net per person
Medical care from the 10th week of pregnancy
Application submitted within 12 months

Required certificate from a gynecologist or midwife.

The income threshold of PLN 1,922 per person has not been indexed since 2013 — in practice, it excludes a growing number of families.

Application

City / Commune Office

Application in family benefits department or online.

Key Questions

How much is the birth grant and is there an income limit?: The birth grant is a one-time PLN 1,000 payment. It is available when household income per person does not exceed PLN 2,500 net per month (assessed on the previous tax year or last 3 months).
Does 800+ exclude the birth grant?: No — they are independent benefits; you can receive both simultaneously.
What is the application deadline?: The application must be submitted within 12 months of the child's birth. Late applications are rejected with no possibility of reinstating the deadline.
What documents are required?: A medical certificate or midwife's statement confirming prenatal care in the 2nd and 3rd trimester; a short-form birth certificate; proof of identity; income documents covering the last 3 months or the annual PIT return.
Can a single father apply?: Yes. Either parent, a legal guardian or a factual guardian may apply. The prenatal care certificate refers to the mother — it must be included in the file even if the father submits the application.

More for the start

Also check the birth supplement (1,000 PLN) with family allowance.

Birth calculator

Verified by: Mateusz Jurek

•Last updated: 2026-04-22