District 13
Angyalföld, Újlipótváros, District XIII
Tree removal rulesTrees with a trunk diameter of 9 cm at 1 m height need a permit
On the local page we have collected what the regulations say about:
- Tree removal
- Noisy garden work
- Green waste
Angyalföld, Újlipótváros, District XIII
Tree removal and gardening in District 13
In District 13 we take on tree removal, pruning and regular garden care in the inner courtyards of apartment blocks, in the gardens of modern residential complexes and around family houses alike. The site visit is free, and while we're there we'll walk you through the district's strict tree decree.
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Courtyards, residential complexes and gardens in District 13
District XIII is a densely built part of Budapest, shaped by the courtyard apartment blocks of Újlipótváros, the housing estates of Angyalföld and Vizafogó, the office buildings along Váci út and new residential complexes, although it has an area of family houses too. Greenery here is mostly shared: an inner courtyard, a residents' garden, or one or two old trees behind the building.
In a tight courtyard, tree removal and pruning call for special care, since the façade, the windows and parked cars sit right under the crown, so in these cases we dismantle the tree piece by piece on ropes. We also look after the gardens of residential and office buildings under annual contracts, and we'll take the green waste away on request.
Neighbourhoods Angyalföld, Göncz Árpád városközpont, Népsziget (déli része), Újlipótváros, Vizafogó
Garden work in District 13
Tree removalDangerous trees too, with rope access and removal→Tree pruningWhen the tree can still be saved→Stump grindingSo that lawn or a new tree can take its place→Lawn mowingOne-off or regular→Garden maintenanceMonthly care all year round→Hedge trimmingShaping and renovation, clippings taken away→Land clearingOvergrown gardens and plots brought back→Garden designDesign, levelling, paths and planting beds→Turf layingWith soil preparation and the first watering→Irrigation systemInstallation, autumn winterisation, spring start-up→
Before and after
An overgrown garden and the same garden put in order. Drag the slider to compare the two.
BeforeAfterTree removal in District 13
Since February 2025, a new decree (1/2025.) has protected every tree in District XIII, and it applies to private land too, including the courtyards of blocks of flats. Without a final permit from the mayor, you may not fell a tree whose trunk diameter reaches 9 cm measured one metre above the ground, nor any tree that was planted earlier as a replacement. The decree makes no exception for fruit trees either.
A felled tree must be replaced within a year, usually on the same plot, with a nursery-grown tree whose trunk diameter is at least 6 cm. We'll gather the details needed for the application at the site visit, and we're happy to plant the new tree in place of the old one as well.
Tree felling permits in Budapest, district by district →
Source 1/2025. (I. 21.) önkormányzati rendelet a fák védelmének helyi szabályairól, Nemzeti Jogszabálytár · Fakivágási engedély magánterületen lévő fákhoz, budapest13.hu We reviewed this rule in November 2026. Regulations can change, so we check it again at the site visit.
- Trees with a trunk diameter of 9 cm at 1 m height need a permit
- A tree that endangers life can be felled immediately but must be reported in writing within 3 days
- A dead tree must be felled within a year and reported 60 days before felling
- Permits are valid for one year
- Birch, mulberry, black locust and tree of heaven, for example, cannot be planted as replacements
Lawn mowing and petrol machines in District 13
Under the district's community conduct decree (5/2018.), petrol-powered machines, such as a petrol lawnmower or chainsaw, may not be used on Sundays to look after a garden or other green space, and anyone who does so can be fined. The noise control decree (8/2013.) restricts construction noise but sets no specific hours for garden work.
Source 5/2018. (III. 13.) önkormányzati rendelet a közösségi együttélés alapvető szabályairól, 30. § · 8/2013. (III. 26.) önkormányzati rendelet a zajvédelem helyi szabályairól We reviewed this rule in November 2026. Regulations can change, so we check it again at the site visit.
- No petrol garden machines on Sundays
- The fine is up to HUF 100,000
Frequently asked questions
Is a tree removal permit needed in District 13?
Almost always. The only trees you can fell without a permit are thin ones whose trunk is under 9 cm at one metre high and that weren't planted as replacements, and trees that endanger life, which must be felled immediately and reported within 3 days. In every other case, you need the mayor's permit.
Is Sunday mowing allowed in District 13?
Not with a petrol machine, because the district decree bans petrol-powered machines for green space care on Sundays. The ban applies specifically to Sundays, so you can mow on weekdays, keeping the neighbours' peace and quiet in mind, of course.
Do you remove trees in the courtyards of blocks of flats?
Yes. In that case we coordinate with the building manager (közös képviselő) and take the tree down piece by piece on ropes so that nothing around it gets damaged. Under the decree, a residential courtyard counts as private land, so a permit is needed here too; we'll talk it through at the site visit.
Will you come out to District 13?
Yes, to Angyalföld and Újlipótváros as well. Although we mainly work in and around District 17, we come out to every district of Budapest. Call us on +36 20 944 3464 or request a survey using the form (you're welcome to write in English), and we'll get back to you within one working day.
Site visit in District 13
Tell us what the problem is with your garden or tree, and we will call you back within one working day. A site visit in District 13 is free too. You can write to us in English.
Quicker by phone? Call us on +36 20 944 3464.
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