www.oradesibiu.ro/2026/10/22/impozit-dublu-pe-apar

Apartment owners who closed or merged their balconies without authorization may face double property taxes under the new Urbanism Code effective from August 25, 2026. The code, replacing previous laws, stipulates that unauthorized modifications will incur a 100% tax increase until regularization is achieved. New regulations allow for balcony closures via notification rather than a construction permit, but specific conditions apply. Owners must verify their balcony's legal status and may need technical expertise for structural changes. Failure to comply can result in significant fines. The municipality of Sibiu has proposed new committees for faster authorizations, but historically, few residents have followed legal procedures for balcony closures.