How much is the family allowance in 2026?

PLN 95/month for a child under 5, PLN 124/month for a child aged 5–18, and PLN 135/month for a child aged 18–24 in education with a disability certificate.

Does 800+ count as income?

No. The 800+ benefit is excluded from the family's income when determining eligibility for the family allowance.

What is the income threshold?

PLN 674 net per person per month (PLN 764 if a child with a disability certificate is in the family). Income is assessed on the previous year's earnings — the so-called base year.

When should applications be submitted?

The new benefit period starts on 1 November. To receive the allowance from November, submit a paper application by 31 August or an electronic one by 30 September. Later applications result in payment starting in a subsequent month.

Are supplementary add-ons available?

Yes, including: a birth supplement, a childcare supplement for parental leave, a single-parent supplement, an education and rehabilitation supplement, a supplement for studying away from home and a large-family supplement.

Data current as of 2026

Family Allowance

Aims to partially cover the expenses of maintaining a child. Available for parents, actual guardians, and students if the family income per person does not exceed the threshold.

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95-135 PLN

wysokość zasiłku

674 PLN/os

kryterium dochodowe

< 18/21 years

wiek dziecka

Income Criterion

674 PLN net per person in the family
764 PLN net per person for a child with a disability
'Złoty for Złoty' rule for slight threshold exceedance

The allowance is necessary to obtain supplements (e.g., large family, school).

Application

Emp@tia

Submit the application online.

Commune Office

Family benefits department or MOPS.

Key Questions

How much is the family allowance in 2026?: PLN 95/month for a child under 5, PLN 124/month for a child aged 5–18, and PLN 135/month for a child aged 18–24 in education with a disability certificate.
Does 800+ count as income?: No. The 800+ benefit is excluded from the family's income when determining eligibility for the family allowance.
What is the income threshold?: PLN 674 net per person per month (PLN 764 if a child with a disability certificate is in the family). Income is assessed on the previous year's earnings — the so-called base year.
When should applications be submitted?: The new benefit period starts on 1 November. To receive the allowance from November, submit a paper application by 31 August or an electronic one by 30 September. Later applications result in payment starting in a subsequent month.
Are supplementary add-ons available?: Yes, including: a birth supplement, a childcare supplement for parental leave, a single-parent supplement, an education and rehabilitation supplement, a supplement for studying away from home and a large-family supplement.

Allowance is not everything

By receiving the family allowance, you can get even a few hundred PLN more in supplements.

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Verified by: Mateusz Jurek

•Last updated: 2026-04-22