While the Polish government weighs moving public media funding to the state budget, the National Broadcasting Council has confirmed a 2027 fee hike, pushing penalties for unregistered receivers to 1,035 PLN.<\/p>\n
Despite ongoing discussions regarding the potential abolition of the TV license fee in favor of direct state budget funding, the National Broadcasting Council has officially approved higher rates for 2027. Monthly fees will rise by 4 PLN, which automatically adjusts the maximum penalty for failing to register a device to 1,035 PLN.<\/p>\n
Every owner of a radio or television must register their device within 14 days of purchase. The obligation to pay the fee begins on the first day of the month following the registration month. This requirement applies regardless of whether the user relies on cable, satellite, or streaming services, as it is tied strictly to the possession and use of receiving equipment.<\/p>\n
The system operates on a “one fee per household” rule, meaning a single subscription covers all devices, including radios in private vehicles, used by people sharing a common household budget. If multiple individuals form a single household, there is no requirement to pay separate fees for each individual device.<\/p>\n
Poczta Polska (Polish Post) is authorized to conduct inspections. Inspectors must present credentials and authorization upon request. Legal experts clarify that residents are not legally obligated to allow inspectors into their homes; refusal does not carry a penalty, and inspectors lack the power to force entry or search premises.<\/p>\n
From January 2027, the penalty for an unregistered radio will be 324 PLN, while for a television or a radio-TV set, it will reach 1,035 PLN. These penalties are calculated as 30 times the monthly subscription fee. Beyond the immediate fine, authorities may retroactively demand unpaid fees for up to five years, plus statutory interest and collection costs.<\/p>\n
If payment is not settled, the debt is subject to administrative execution through the tax office. When payments are made, they are prioritized to cover collection fees and interest before being applied to the overdue subscription balance, often resulting in a total cost exceeding the initial penalty.<\/p>\n
The Ministry of Culture is working on draft law UC130, which aims to replace the license fee with direct budgetary funding by January 1, 2027. Currently, only about 700,000 households actively pay the fee, despite approximately 4.5 million registered households, many of which are exempt or inactive.<\/p>\n
Recent judicial developments highlight the complexity of these regulations. In March 2026, the Voivodeship Administrative Court in Gliwice ruled in favor of a citizen who contested a 2,250 PLN penalty, stating that the Poczta Polska must accept written declarations of device de-registration regardless of the formal paperwork used, as overly rigid bureaucracy should not penalize citizens for legislative gaps.<\/p>\n
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