A proposed parliamentary bill seeks to shift Poland\u2019s real estate tax from a square-meter basis to a property value model, potentially causing massive tax hikes for multi-property owners by 2027. <\/p>\n
Current property tax is primarily calculated based on the square footage of a unit, meaning owners of properties with vastly different market values pay similar rates. A bill introduced by the Left party aims to move toward a value-based system, commonly referred to as a cadastre tax.<\/p>\n
The proposal introduces a transitional period using statutory indicators, eventually incorporating data from the Apartment Sales Data Portal to determine property values. The authors argue this shift will curb property speculation and improve housing availability for first-time buyers.<\/p>\n
Under the proposed system, the tax burden for owners of a single property may remain stable or change only marginally. However, for investors owning multiple units, the shift represents a significant escalation in costs.<\/p>\n
For instance, a property worth one million PLN would face substantially higher levies compared to the current flat-rate system. For an investor with three properties, the total annual tax bill could exceed 10,700 PLN once maximum rates are applied.<\/p>\n
The Union of Polish Metropolises has expressed serious concerns, citing a lack of financial and organizational assessment. Municipalities, responsible for tax assessment and collection, currently lack the necessary tools to verify property portfolios on a national scale.<\/p>\n
The uncertainty surrounding property valuation remains the primary point of contention. Without an official national cadastre, the government proposes using standardized indicators and correction coefficients, which may lead to inconsistencies between different municipalities.<\/p>\n
As of July 20, 2026, the bill remains in the parliamentary stage and is not yet law. If passed in its current form, the new system is slated to take effect on January 1, 2027, following approval by the Sejm, the Senate, and the President.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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