In order to meet expectations and interests of the statistical information recipients, the publication was prepared to present dwelling economy in Poland in a comprehensive way. It shows determinants and consequences of the changes in the condition of dwelling stocks, taking into account the ownership situation and effects of residential construction. Changes in the housing conditions were described in the study in regard to dwelling occupancy level, standard of dwellings and assistance granted by the state in the form of paid housing allowances.  Also, changes on the real estate market were analysed in terms of amount and value of activities on the real estate market together with specification of purchase/sale transactions made in connection with transferring the right of property ownership.