District 23
Soroksár, District XXIII
Tree removal rulesSubmit the application or notification at least 30 days before felling
On the local page we have collected what the regulations say about:
- Tree removal
- Noisy garden work
- Green waste
Soroksár, District XXIII
Tree removal and gardening in Soroksár, District 23
In Soroksár, District 23, we take on garden work from tree removal to regular lawn mowing, in the suburban streets as well as in Újtelep and Millenniumtelep. We plan every job according to the district's new tree decree, in force from 2026, and the site visit is free.
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Soroksár's gardens and street frontages
Soroksár is Budapest's newest district, having split from District XX in 1994. It's a relatively quiet, suburban place, because most of the busy roads run along its edges, and to the west it's bordered by the Ráckeve Danube branch (Ráckevei-Duna) and Molnár Island (Molnár-sziget).
On family-house plots, besides caring for trees and trimming hedges and lawns, the street frontage needs work too, because under the district decree the grass verge in front of the house must be kept tidy by whoever uses the property. If you'd like, we'll look after the garden and the verge together.
Neighbourhoods Millenniumtelep, Soroksár, Soroksár-Újtelep
Garden work in District 23
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 under Soroksár's new decree
In Soroksár, a new decree (26/2025.) has governed trees since 1 January 2026. At least 30 days before felling a tree in a private garden, you must submit an application or notification to the mayor's office, and the district clerk (jegyző) decides within 8 days. The decree doesn't apply to fruit trees and ornamental plants.
Dead, diseased or dangerous trees, invasive species and several allergenic species, such as birch, poplars, white willow and walnut, can be felled without a permit or replacement, but only after notification. Between 1 March and 31 August, a tree may only be felled if it is dangerous, if an expert report confirms its poor health, or if it is confirmed in writing that there is no bird's nest in it.
Tree felling permits in Budapest, district by district →
Source 26/2025. (IX. 19.) önkormányzati rendelet a fás szárú növények védelméről és a zöldfelületek megóvásának helyi szabályairól, Nemzeti Jogszabálytár We reviewed this rule in November 2026. Regulations can change, so we check it again at the site visit.
- Submit the application or notification at least 30 days before felling
- Dead, dangerous and allergenic trees can be felled after notification, with no replacement
- Between 1 March and 31 August, felling is only allowed in exceptional cases
- The felling must be reported within 3 working days afterwards
- Replace the tree one for one within a year, ideally on the same plot
Lawn mowing and verge cutting in Soroksár
Under Soroksár's community conduct decree (1/2018.), noisy garden work, such as motor mowing, motorised tree felling or garden tractor work, is allowed on working days and Saturdays between 8 am and 7 pm. On Sundays and public holidays there are two time slots: 9:00 to 12:00 in the morning and 15:00 to 18:00 in the afternoon. On top of that, the grass verge in front of the house must be mown at least once a month from spring to autumn.
Source 1/2018. (II. 1.) önkormányzati rendelet a közösségi együttélés alapvető szabályairól, 13/A. § · 26/2025. (IX. 19.) önkormányzati rendelet, 7. § (a zöldsáv gondozása) We reviewed this rule in November 2026. Regulations can change, so we check it again at the site visit.
- Allowed on working days and Saturdays from 8:00 to 19:00
- Sundays and public holidays from 9:00 to 12:00 and 15:00 to 18:00
- The verge in front of the house must be mown at least once a month
Frequently asked questions
Is a tree felling permit needed in Soroksár?
For most trees, yes: you must submit an application at least 30 days before felling, and the district clerk decides within 8 days. For dead and dangerous trees, and for several allergenic species such as birch or poplar, a notification is enough, and the district decree doesn't apply to fruit trees at all.
When can I mow on a Sunday in Soroksár?
From 9:00 to 12:00 in the morning and from 15:00 to 18:00 in the afternoon. On working days and Saturdays you can work with motorised machines continuously from 8 am to 7 pm, so the midday quiet only has to be kept on Sundays and public holidays.
Who has to mow the grass in front of the house?
Whoever uses the property next to the public land, because under the district decree they must mow and weed the verge in front of the house at least once a month from spring to autumn. If you'd like, we'll take care of it regularly along with the garden.
When can I prune trees in Soroksár?
Between 1 September and 28 February, because the district decree places routine pruning and rejuvenation of trees outside the birds' nesting season. The only exception is work that can't wait because of a risk of accident or danger to life.
Site visit in District 23
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 23 is free too. You can write to us in English.
Quicker by phone? Call us on +36 20 944 3464.
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