New heating voucher — up to 3500 zł, apply now

4 July 2026 Poland Radar 0 Comments

Applications for the heating voucher Poland opened; eligible households can get up to 3,500 zł. Check income and local rules and apply early.

Applications for the heating voucher Poland opened this week across municipalities. If you qualify, you can get 1,000 to 3,500 zł but you must act fast.

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Who qualifies and how much you can get

The voucher targets households with low income. Single people qualify if net income stays below 3,272.69 zł monthly. In multi-person households the limit is 2,454.52 zł per person. Moreover, if you exceed the limit, officials apply a “złotówka za złotówkę” rule. Consequently, your voucher shrinks by one złoty for each złoty above the threshold. However, the minimum payout still equals 20 zł. In addition, the scheme requires a technical condition. The one-component net price of heat must exceed 170 zł per gigajoule (GJ). Therefore, only homes supplied under tariffs above that threshold get support.

How the sums are set and what to expect

The payment is a single lump sum. Municipalities pay between 1,000 zł and 3,500 zł per household. For example, you receive 1,000 zł when the net heat price sits between 170.01 zł and 200.00 zł per GJ. Moreover, higher tariffs trigger larger vouchers. Consequently, check your tariff and ask your heat supplier for confirmation.

Practical steps and a local example

The real process often involves two visits. First, ask the heat manager or housing association for a certificate. They have seven days to issue it. Then, bring that document to your local social assistance centre (Ośrodek Pomocy Społecznej). For example, Gmina Sianów published clear local instructions after a tariff change at MEC Koszalin. Therefore, residents who arrive at the municipal window without the certificate leave empty-handed. In addition, expect local variations. Each municipality may set its office hours, contact person, and internal rules.

Paper or electronic application — what you need to know

Some guides claimed that only electronic filing via gov.pl would work. However, the law still accepts paper forms. You can file in person or by registered mail. Moreover, ePUAP and mObywatel remain options if you prefer digital filing. Consequently, a lack of a trusted profile or e-ID does not exclude you. Bring ID and income proofs instead. Also, prepare payslips, ZUS statements (social insurance), and bank statements. In addition, many offices ask for a PESEL number (national ID), or a residency document for foreigners.

💡 GOOD TO KNOW: As an expat, check local office rules before you go. Bring your ID, proof of income and your PESEL or residency card. Note that ZUS is Poland’s social insurer and NFZ runs public health insurance. Therefore, ask your housing manager for a heat-price certificate first. Also, non-digital applicants may still submit paper forms in person.

Act quickly because the deadline ends on 31 August. Consequently, July and August lines at housing managers grow long. In addition, municipalities may run out of staff to help at the last minute. Therefore, request the certificate now and phone your OPS for precise steps.

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