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title: "Poland ends free accommodation for Ukrainians: who will be left without housing"
description: "From July 1, Poland stops funding free accommodation for most Ukrainians in reception centers. Experts warn of the risk of homelessness for single mothers and children, while authorities prepare to strengthen control over employment contracts in 2026. 🇵🇱🏠📉"
date: 2026-07-01T15:14:00.000Z
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# Poland ends free accommodation for Ukrainians: who will be left without housing

![Ukrainian mother with child and luggage at a train station, illustrating the situation with the end of free housing for refugees in Poland](https://xab.info/media/2026/07/01/polsha-prekrashchaet-bezplatnoe-prozhivanie-dlya-ukrainscev/polsha-prekrashchaet-bezplatnoe-prozhivanie-dlya-ukrainscev-1.webp)

On July 1, new restrictions regarding the stay of Ukrainian citizens in collective accommodation centers came into force in Poland. This decision marks another stage in the gradual winding down of state aid for people fleeing the war. From this day on, Poland will stop funding the accommodation of most Ukrainians in special centers.

### Who will lose the right to free housing

The changes will affect a wide range of people, including representatives of the so-called "vulnerable group." The Ministry of Interior and the Polish administration explained the decision by stating that most Ukrainian citizens have already found employment, and therefore, the term of special assistance has expired.

Previously, about 11,000 people received free accommodation, half of whom were children. According to estimates by center directors, the new rules will affect approximately 40% of current residents. The issue mainly concerns single mothers, who will now be forced to find options for relocation.

### Risk of homelessness and public reaction

The Ministry assured that difficult cases would be considered individually. However, experts are expressing serious concern. Oleksandr Petrykov from the "Ukrainian House" foundation notes that for many refugees, new housing rental costs will be excessive, which could lead to people being left on the street.

Poland's Human Rights Commissioner, Marcin Wierczek, also warned about the risks. He stated that restricting access to housing increases the likelihood of homelessness among persons under temporary protection.

In response to these measures, a petition signature drive continues on the "Dія Демократії" website. The initiators are calling on Polish authorities to adjust their policy towards refugees and provide assistance to those who are at risk.

### Tightening control over employment contracts

Alongside changes in the housing sector, Poland is preparing to strengthen control over labor relations. Starting July 8, 2026, the country will launch enhanced inspections of foreign workers' contracts. The Labor Inspectorate will have the authority to forcibly reclassify civil-law agreements into official employment contracts if facts of work performed according to a staff schedule are discovered during an inspection.

The economic context of the changes is also important: it was previously reported that wage growth in Poland has slowed. In the first quarter of 2026, they increased by only 6.3%, which was the lowest figure in the last five years.