How much can I receive?

The amount depends on your rent, dwelling size and income — it can range from tens to several hundred PLN per month. The supplement cannot exceed 70% of your rent expenditure (80% for 6+ persons or disabled households).

What is the income threshold?

Income per person must not exceed 40% of the average monthly wage (single-person household) or 30% (2+ persons). In Q2 2026 this is approximately PLN 2,660 and PLN 2,000 respectively — verify current figures at your local office.

What dwelling area qualifies?

Normative area: 35 m² (1 person), 40 m² (2), 45 m² (3), 55 m² (4), 65 m² (5), 70 m² (6), +5 m² for each additional person. If your dwelling is larger, only the normative area is used in calculations.

How long is the supplement granted for?

For 6 months. After that period you may apply again — the office re-verifies your income and current rent.

Is the supplement only for tenants?

No. Eligible persons include: tenants and sub-tenants, holders of co-operative housing rights (ownership or tenancy), owners occupying their own dwelling, and in special cases persons without a formal title. A valid legal basis for occupancy is required.

Data current as of 2026

Housing Supplement

A benefit covering part of the costs of maintaining an apartment or single-family house.

Calculate supplement amount →

individual

kwota wsparcia

low

kryterium dochodowe

granted for 6 mo.

okres przyznania

Granting Conditions

Legal title to the premises (rent, ownership)
Low income (e.g., 40% of average salary per person)
Area of apartment not exceeding the norm by more than 30%

Paid directly to the building manager (association, cooperative) or the owner.

Where's the application?

City / Commune Office

Confirmed expenses from the building manager required.

Is it worth it?

How much can I receive?: The amount depends on your rent, dwelling size and income — it can range from tens to several hundred PLN per month. The supplement cannot exceed 70% of your rent expenditure (80% for 6+ persons or disabled households).
What is the income threshold?: Income per person must not exceed 40% of the average monthly wage (single-person household) or 30% (2+ persons). In Q2 2026 this is approximately PLN 2,660 and PLN 2,000 respectively — verify current figures at your local office.
What dwelling area qualifies?: Normative area: 35 m² (1 person), 40 m² (2), 45 m² (3), 55 m² (4), 65 m² (5), 70 m² (6), +5 m² for each additional person. If your dwelling is larger, only the normative area is used in calculations.
How long is the supplement granted for?: For 6 months. After that period you may apply again — the office re-verifies your income and current rent.
Is the supplement only for tenants?: No. Eligible persons include: tenants and sub-tenants, holders of co-operative housing rights (ownership or tenancy), owners occupying their own dwelling, and in special cases persons without a formal title. A valid legal basis for occupancy is required.

Expensive power?

While receiving the housing supplement, you have an easier path to the energy supplement.

Check bills

Verified by: Mateusz Jurek

•Last updated: 2026-04-22