
Poland introduced new privacy regulations for balconies and loggias in multi-family buildings on Sept. 20, 2026, following long-standing tenant complaints about inadequate separation from neighbors. The rules require full, solid partitions between adjacent balconies, with no gaps or openings, and mandate that the width of the partition match the balcony’s depth minus the balustrade width. For balconies at least 2 meters deep, the minimum partition width is 2 meters.
The regulations apply to all new construction projects starting from Sept. 20, but existing buildings are exempt unless undergoing major renovations. Historic buildings listed in the register of monuments are also excluded from the requirements in areas under conservation protection. The changes additionally mandate designated storage spaces for strollers and bicycles in new apartment blocks to improve functionality and reduce clutter in common areas.
The Ministry of Development and Technology developed the rules to address persistent privacy issues, as previous solutions like low or perforated dividers often failed to block views between neighboring units. The regulations have completed all necessary notification stages and are now in effect .
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