District 3
Óbuda-Békásmegyer, District III
Tree removal rulesTrees in private gardens need a permit, fruit trees included
On the local page we have collected what the regulations say about:
- Tree removal
- Noisy garden work
- Green waste
Óbuda-Békásmegyer, District III
Tree removal and gardening in District 3
Tree removal, pruning and regular garden care are in steady demand in District 3, because alongside its housing estates, Óbuda-Békásmegyer has large, old gardens stretching from Csillaghegy up to the Óbuda hillsides. Most of our work keeps us in District 17, but we come out to Óbuda too, and the site visit is free here as well.
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Housing estates and garden suburbs in Óbuda
District 3 is best known for its two big prefab housing estates, Óbuda and Békásmegyer, yet a good part of the district is made up of gardens. Csillaghegy and Rómaifürdő are lined with family houses, while Aranyhegy, Csúcshegy and the Óbuda hillsides are dominated by larger, sloping plots.
On these plots the usual trouble is an overgrown conifer, a neglected orchard or a back garden gone to scrub. Weeds are the villain here too, but trees get a chance first: if they can be saved, we bring them back into shape with crown thinning and pruning.
Neighbourhoods Aquincum, Aranyhegy-Ürömhegy-Péterhegy, Békásmegyer, Csillaghegy, Csúcshegy, Harsánylejtő, Hármashatárhegy, Kaszásdűlő, Mocsárosdűlő, Óbuda, Óbuda hegyvidéke, Óbudai-sziget, Rómaifürdő, Solymárvölgy, Újlak
Garden work in District 3
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.
BeforeAfterWhat does Óbuda's decree say about tree removal?
In District 3, Decree 23/2018. (V. 30.) states that trees on private land may only be felled with a final tree removal permit, which you request from the mayor's office (polgármesteri hivatal). The permit is valid for one year from the date it becomes final. The start of the felling must be notified in writing, naming the contractor, and its completion reported afterwards, also in writing.
The decree covers fruit trees and thin trees too; for these, replacement planting is based on the number of trees removed. A tree that endangers life may be felled straight away, but it must be reported, with photos, within 15 days.
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Source 23/2018. (V. 30.) önkormányzati rendelet a kerületi zöldterületek és zöldfelületek, valamint a fás szárú növények védelméről, Nemzeti Jogszabálytár We reviewed this rule in November 2026. Regulations can change, so we check it again at the site visit.
- Trees in private gardens need a permit, fruit trees included
- The permit is valid for one year
- The start and completion of the work must be reported in writing
- Felling a tree that endangers life must be reported within 15 days afterwards
- A felled tree must be replaced within a year with a deciduous tree
When can you mow the lawn in Óbuda?
Under the district's community conduct decree (51/2018.), noisy landscaping and garden maintenance work, such as motor mowing, felling with power tools or driving a garden tractor, is allowed on working days and Saturdays between 8 am and 8 pm, but banned all day on Sundays and public holidays.
Source 51/2018. (XII. 17.) önkormányzati rendelet a közösségi együttélés alapvető szabályairól, Nemzeti Jogszabálytár 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 20:00
- Banned all day on Sundays and public holidays
What does MOHU collect in Óbuda?
In Óbuda-Békásmegyer, MOHU picks up garden waste on Mondays between 2 March and 11 December 2026, provided it's in the printed bags or tied in bundles. Branches thicker than 10 cm and tree trunks are left behind, so if you ask, we'll load them up and take them with us at the end of the job.
Source Kerti zöldhulladék körzetek, III. kerület, MOHU · Kerti zöldhulladék-gyűjtés, MOHU We reviewed this rule in November 2026. Regulations can change, so we check it again at the site visit.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a permit to cut down a fruit tree in Óbuda?
Yes. A tree in a private garden needs a final tree removal permit, and the decree makes no exception for fruit trees. The application goes to the mayor's office together with a site plan and photos. We'll examine the tree at the site visit and help you put together the documents the application needs.
Can I mow the lawn on a Sunday in Óbuda?
No. Under the district decree, motor mowers and other noisy garden machines are banned all day on Sundays and public holidays. On weekdays and Saturdays, though, you're free to mow between 8 am and 8 pm.
When is the best time to fell a tree in District 3?
Ideally between late autumn and early spring, when the tree has no leaves. The district decree doesn't rule out any season, but damaging the nests of protected birds is forbidden everywhere, so before felling we check whether there's an occupied nest in the tree.
Do you work in Békásmegyer and Csillaghegy?
Yes. Besides District 17 and the surrounding towns, we go out to every district in Budapest, including any part of Óbuda-Békásmegyer. Send us a message or call, and we'll get back to you within one working day.
Site visit in District 3
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 3 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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