District 22
Budafok-Tétény, District XXII
Tree removal rulesTrees with a trunk circumference of 30 cm or more need a permit
On the local page we have collected what the regulations say about:
- Tree removal
- Noisy garden work
- Green waste
Budafok-Tétény, District XXII
Tree removal and gardening in District 22, Budafok-Tétény
In Budafok-Tétény, District 22, we take on tree removal, pruning and the overhaul of large gardens, in Budafok, Budatétény, Nagytétény and Baross Gábor-telep alike. We plan the work so that it fits within the district's strict felling season.
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Gardens on Buda's southern edge
Budafok-Tétény lies on the southern edge of Buda, on the right bank of the Danube, and is made up of four neighbourhoods. Known for its wine cellars and wines, the district is largely a garden suburb of family houses, where the garden is often the most important room of the house.
Beyond tree care, we also take on hedge trimming and garden maintenance for a monthly fee, and if the garden needs a makeover, we handle the landscaping, turf laying and installation of an automatic irrigation system too.
Neighbourhoods Baross Gábor-telep, Budafok, Budatétény, Nagytétény
Garden work in District 22
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 and bird protection in Budafok-Tétény
In District XXII, Decree 21/2021. on the protection of trees requires a permit from the district clerk (jegyző) to fell, heavily cut back or transplant a tree in a private garden. The rule applies to trees with a trunk circumference of 30 cm or more; however, the decree doesn't count thuja, false cypress, juniper, yew or lilac as trees. Removing a dead tree also needs a permit.
The district pays special attention to birds as well: the permit holder may fell the tree between 1 September and 1 March, but between 2 March and 31 August only after a zoological survey, unless a delay would be dangerous. Since the clerk has 40 days to decide, it's especially worth getting in touch here as early as late summer.
Tree felling permits in Budapest, district by district →
Source 21/2021. (IX. 13.) önkormányzati rendelet a fák védelméről, Nemzeti Jogszabálytár We reviewed this rule in November 2026. Regulations can change, so we check it again at the site visit.
- Trees with a trunk circumference of 30 cm or more need a permit
- Trees may be felled between 1 September and 1 March
- In spring and summer, felling is only allowed after a zoological survey
- A fallen, dangerous tree must be reported within 10 days
- Up to two trees, replace one for one; from the third, according to trunk circumference
Mowing and hedge-cutting hours in Budafok-Tétény
The district's environmental protection decree (8/2023.) sets out exactly when noisy garden work is allowed, and this applies to electric lawnmowers too. Mowing, cutting hedges or running a garden tractor is allowed on working days from 7 am to 8 pm, on Saturdays and rest days from 8:00 to 16:00, and on Sundays and public holidays from 9:00 to 12:00.
Source 8/2023. (II. 27.) önkormányzati rendelet a környezetvédelem részleges helyi szabályozásáról, 12. § We reviewed this rule in November 2026. Regulations can change, so we check it again at the site visit.
- Permitted on working days from 7:00 to 20:00
- Permitted on Saturdays and rest days from 8:00 to 16:00
- Permitted on Sundays and public holidays from 9:00 to 12:00
- The rule also applies to electric lawnmowers
Frequently asked questions
Does felling a tree need a permit in District 22?
Yes, trees with a trunk circumference of 30 cm or more need the district clerk's permit, even if the tree has died. Thuja, juniper and yew, on the other hand, don't count as trees under the decree, so the tree removal rules don't apply to them.
When is felling allowed in Budafok-Tétény?
Between 1 September and 1 March; in spring and summer, only after a zoological survey, unless the tree poses an immediate danger. Since the clerk decides within 40 days, it's worth submitting the application in late summer.
Is Sunday mowing ever allowed in District 22?
Yes, but only in the morning, between 9:00 and 12:00. On Saturdays you can use noisy garden machines between 8:00 and 16:00, and on working days from 7 am to 8 pm.
Are Nagytétény and Budatétény in your area?
Yes, we come out to all four neighbourhoods of Budafok-Tétény, Baross Gábor-telep included. We do most of our work in Pest, in District 17, but we'll happily cross to the Buda side for a site visit, and we'll get back to you within one working day.
Site visit in District 22
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 22 is free too. You can write to us in English.
Quicker by phone? Call us on +36 20 944 3464.
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