District 7
Erzsébetváros, District VII
Tree removal rulesTrees with a trunk diameter of 5 cm or more need a permit, thinner ones don't
On the local page we have collected what the regulations say about:
- Tree removal
- Noisy garden work
- Green waste
Erzsébetváros, District VII
Tree removal and gardening in District 7
Tree removal, pruning or reviving a neglected inner courtyard in District 7 is a different task from working on a house with a garden, because in Erzsébetváros's galleried apartment blocks a single courtyard tree is often the building's only greenery. So we think twice before reaching for the saw. We work most in District 17, but we're glad to come out to Erzsébetváros's courtyards too.
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Galleried apartment blocks and inner courtyards
Erzsébetváros is densely built, and private gardens are hard to find: the greenery comes from the inner courtyards of apartment blocks with open walkways (gang), shared gardens and roof terraces. The typical work is therefore pruning courtyard trees, felling diseased or dead trees and keeping the courtyard tidy all year round.
Neighbourhoods Belső-Erzsébetváros, Középső-Erzsébetváros, Külső-Erzsébetváros
Garden work in District 7
Courtyard gardensInner courtyards looked after on an annual contract→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→Garden maintenanceMonthly care all year round→Hedge trimmingShaping and renovation, clippings taken away→
Before and after
A block courtyard before and after it was tidied up. Drag the slider to compare the two.
BeforeAfterA new tree removal decree in Erzsébetváros
Since 11 December 2025, tree removal in District 7 has been governed by Decree 44/2025. (XII. 10.). Felling any tree with a trunk diameter of at least 5 cm is prohibited except in the cases the decree lists, and on private land it requires a final permit from the district clerk (jegyző), which is issued for a non-viable tree, to protect life or property, or because of construction work.
A dead tree must be felled by the owner by 30 June of the year after it died, and the permit application for this must also be submitted at least 60 days in advance. Pruning that affects more than a tenth of the crown requires an arborist's report.
Tree felling permits in Budapest, district by district →
Source 44/2025. (XII. 10.) önkormányzati rendelet a zöldfelületek és 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 with a trunk diameter of 5 cm or more need a permit, thinner ones don't
- Shrubs on private land can be removed without a permit
- Emergency felling due to danger to life must be reported within 3 days
- A dead tree must be felled by 30 June of the year after it died
- Before an approved felling, a notice must be posted on the tree
Clearing away branches and cuttings
MOHU's weekly garden waste round doesn't come to Erzsébetváros, because District 7 is missing from the company's list of districts. After pruning or felling a courtyard tree, we'll therefore cart off the cuttings and the trunk on request.
Source Kerti zöldhulladék-gyűjtés, a kerületi körzettérképek listája, MOHU We reviewed this rule in November 2026. Regulations can change, so we check it again at the site visit.
Frequently asked questions
Do we need a permit to cut down the tree in our courtyard in District 7?
Yes, if its trunk is at least 5 cm thick. On private land you need a final permit from the district clerk, which is only granted for a non-viable tree, to protect life or property, or because of construction. We'll come out, assess the tree and tell you which attachments are worth submitting with the application.
What should I do with a dead tree in Erzsébetváros?
It has to come down: under the decree, the owner must arrange this by 30 June of the year after the tree died, and the permit application must go in at least 60 days beforehand. So it's best to contact us in autumn or winter, when a leafless tree is easier to take apart in sections.
Can you work in a tight courtyard in Erzsébetváros?
Yes, a narrow courtyard is no obstacle: where a tree can't be felled in one piece, we take it apart section by section and lower the pieces on ropes. The site visit is free, and once you get in touch, we'll reply within one working day.
Site visit in District 7
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 7 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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