Housing Reforms in Czechia and Poland

Housing matters for economic development and well-being. Czechia and Poland have experienced strong economic growth and significant improvements in living standards. Higher incomes and lower unemployment have put upward pressure on the demand for housing, while the supply has struggled to keep pace in many areas. The report analyses housing market trends in both countries and provides country-tailored recommendations to boost the supply of affordable housing and address the housing needs of vulnerable groups. Drawing on the rich and extensive experience of other OECD countries, the report presents strategies to unlock affordable housing development, including by facilitating the emergence of affordable housing providers, making more efficient use of spatial planning and land-based finance tools, and reforming property taxes. It also explores ways to adapt housing to meet the needs of an ageing population, mobilise existing buildings for affordable housing, and strengthen tailored housing solutions with integrated health and social services for people with higher support needs.