District 16
Kertváros, District XVI
Tree removal rulesA permit is needed from a 10 cm trunk diameter, but not for fruit trees
On the local page we have collected what the regulations say about:
- Tree removal
- Noisy garden work
- Green waste
Kertváros, District XVI
Tree removal and gardening in District 16
If you're looking for a gardener or tree removal in District 16, the good news is that we do most of our work next door in District 17, so we're close to Mátyásföld, Sashalom and Cinkota too. We'll assess your garden free of charge and give you a written quote before any work begins.
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Gardens of Kertváros, Budapest's garden city
District XVI isn't called Kertváros (Garden City) for nothing: grown together from five former villages, the district is made up largely of family houses and gardens, from Rákosszentmihály to Cinkota. On the old suburban plots it often turns out that a tree planted young long ago has grown over the roof, the fence or the power line.
In that case, we first check whether the tree can be put right with crown pruning or reshaping, because it's a shame to fell a big, healthy tree. If it has to go after all, we take it down piece by piece on ropes, and we'll also take care of the stump, the lawn and a new tree.
Neighbourhoods Árpádföld, Cinkota, Mátyásföld, Rákosszentmihály, Sashalom
Garden work in District 16
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.
BeforeAfterGetting a tree removal permit in District 16
In District XVI, Decree 32/2022. (XII. 12.) on the protection of trees and shrubs states that even a tree in a private garden may only be felled with a permit if its trunk diameter reaches 10 cm measured one metre above the ground. Fruit trees are an exception, but walnut, sweet chestnut, Turkish hazel and almond trees don't count as fruit trees for this purpose.
The application goes to the mayor, usually with an expert report for trees with a trunk thicker than 40 cm. The laminated extract of the permit must be displayed on the street fence and left there for at least ten days after the felling.
Tree felling permits in Budapest, district by district →
Source XVI. kerület 32/2022. (XII. 12.) önkormányzati rendelete · bp16.hu, nem közterületi fakivágás We reviewed this rule in November 2026. Regulations can change, so we check it again at the site visit.
- A permit is needed from a 10 cm trunk diameter, but not for fruit trees
- Submit the application at least 60 days before felling
- The permit is valid for 6 months at most
- Felling a dangerous tree must be reported within 3 days afterwards
What are the mowing hours in District 16?
District XVI's community conduct decree, Decree 10/2021. (IV. 26.), has a separate point on noisy landscaping and garden maintenance. It's worth paying attention to, because here machine work has to stop at 6 pm on weekdays, and it's banned all day on Sundays. On public land within housing estates, Saturday work is also limited to between 9:00 and 14:00.
Source XVI. kerület 10/2021. (IV. 26.) önkormányzati rendelete, 7. § We reviewed this rule in November 2026. Regulations can change, so we check it again at the site visit.
- Weekdays from 7:00 to 18:00
- Saturdays from 9:00 to 18:00
- Non-working days from 9:00 to 14:00
- Banned all day on Sundays
Leaf and cuttings collection in District 16
Besides the weekly green waste collection, the District XVI council organises its own collection drives: leaves and cuttings in autumn, cuttings in spring. During these, you can put tied bundles of branches no longer than one metre out in front of your property; the dates are announced on bp16.hu.
At the community composting site on Bökényföldi út, you can drop off up to 1 cubic metre of garden green waste free of charge by showing your address card (lakcímkártya). Thick branches and tree trunks, on the other hand, we'll take away if you ask.
Source bp16.hu, tavaszi nyesedékgyűjtés 2026 · bp16.hu, őszi lomb- és nyesedékgyűjtés 2025 We reviewed this rule in November 2026. Regulations can change, so we check it again at the site visit.
Frequently asked questions
Does tree removal need a permit in District 16?
Yes, even in your own garden every tree with a trunk diameter of 10 cm or more needs a permit, except fruit trees, and the application must be submitted at least 60 days in advance. Here, walnut doesn't count as a fruit tree. We cover the permit in detail on a separate page.
What does the District 16 decree say about mowing?
Under Decree 10/2021. (IV. 26.), noisy garden work is allowed on weekdays between 7:00 and 18:00 and on Saturdays between 9:00 and 18:00, but not at all on Sundays. If you're not at home during the day, we'll do the regular mowing for you.
What should I do if a tree is leaning over my house?
First we check whether reshaping the crown solves the problem, because we'd rather keep the tree. If it has to be felled, we take it down using rope-access techniques so the roof isn't damaged. A tree that endangers life can be felled straight away, but it has to be reported within three days afterwards.
Do you work in Mátyásföld and Cinkota too?
Yes, we come out to all five neighbourhoods of District XVI, from Rákosszentmihály to Árpádföld. Since District XVI borders District 17, we're close to every part of it.
Site visit in District 16
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 16 is free too. You can write to us in English.
Quicker by phone? Call us on +36 20 944 3464.
Where else do we work?
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