District 9
Ferencváros, District IX
Tree removal rulesFelling and pruning are allowed between 1 November and 15 March
On the local page we have collected what the regulations say about:
- Tree removal
- Noisy garden work
- Green waste
Ferencváros, District IX
Tree removal and gardening in District 9
In District 9 we handle tree removal, pruning and garden care for residential buildings, from the apartment courtyards of inner Ferencváros to the green spaces of the József Attila housing estate. A new tree protection decree has been in force in Ferencváros since September 2026, so here every site visit starts with a look at the rules.
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Courtyards and estate greenery in Ferencváros
Inner Ferencváros is made up of apartment blocks and inner courtyards, while further out the József Attila estate has large green spaces between its buildings. Houses with gardens are few, so the work here is mostly in residential courtyards, inner-block gardens and estate green areas: pruning, felling diseased trees, hedge trimming and regular garden maintenance, also under an annual contract.
Neighbourhoods Belső-Ferencváros, Középső-Ferencváros, Külső-Ferencváros, József Attila-lakótelep
Garden work in District 9
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.
BeforeAfterFerencváros's new rules on tree removal and pruning
Since 18 September 2026, trees in District 9 have been protected by Decree 22/2026. (IX. 17.). On private land a tree may only be felled with a final permit; the permit is valid for one year, and the felling must be reported within 15 days afterwards. The decree does not apply to fruit trees, shrubs or trees no thicker than 5 cm.
To protect birds, both felling and routine pruning may only be done between 1 November and 15 March. The exceptions are work justified by danger to life, risk of accidents or the protection of property, or cases where a zoologist's report confirms that the tree has no occupied nest or nesting hole.
Tree felling permits in Budapest, district by district →
Source 22/2026. (IX. 17.) önkormányzati rendelet Ferencváros fás szárú növényeinek védelméről, kivágásáról és pótlásáról, Nemzeti Jogszabálytár We reviewed this rule in November 2026. Regulations can change, so we check it again at the site visit.
- Felling and pruning are allowed between 1 November and 15 March
- Trunks thicker than 5 cm need a permit, valid for one year
- The felling must be reported within 15 days
- A dangerous or dead tree must be felled at once and reported within 15 days
- More than half the crown may only be cut back on the basis of an arborist's report
When can garden machines run in Ferencváros?
Ferencváros's noise control decree (36/2020.) sets time limits for noisy landscaping and garden maintenance work, such as mowing with a petrol mower, felling with machinery or using a garden tractor: this kind of work is allowed on weekdays between 7:00 and 20:00 and on Saturdays between 10:00 and 18:00. It's banned on Sundays and public holidays, unless an immediate risk of accident or damage has to be dealt with.
Source 36/2020. (XI. 25.) önkormányzati rendelet a zaj elleni védelem helyi szabályairól, Nemzeti Jogszabálytár · 11/2015. (IV. 28.) 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.
- Weekdays from 7:00 to 20:00
- Saturdays from 10:00 to 18:00
- Sundays and public holidays only to prevent damage
Who takes away cuttings from a residential courtyard?
MOHU only runs its weekly garden waste rounds in the districts on its list, and Ferencváros isn't one of them. So if you ask, we'll load up the branches, trunk and cuttings left after pruning or felling and take them away at the end of the job.
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
Which trees need a removal permit in Ferencváros?
On private land you need a final permit if the trunk is thicker than 5 cm, unless it's a fruit tree. The permit is valid for one year, and the felling must be reported within 15 days afterwards. If you'd like, we can help you with this at the site visit.
Can trees be pruned in summer in Ferencváros?
Generally not, because under the decree routine pruning may only be carried out between 1 November and 15 March. The exceptions are danger to life or risk of accidents, the protection of property and the safety clearance around overhead cables, or a zoologist's report confirming that the work won't disturb nesting birds.
Do you look after the courtyards of blocks of flats?
Yes, for residential and office buildings we take on one-off clear-ups as well as garden maintenance under an annual contract. We agree the tasks with the building manager (közös képviselő), and the survey costs you nothing.
Do you come out to the József Attila estate?
Yes, we come out to the József Attila estate and the rest of Ferencváros too. You'll hear back from us within one working day, and after the site visit you'll receive our quote in writing.
Site visit in District 9
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 9 is free too. You can write to us in English.
Quicker by phone? Call us on +36 20 944 3464.
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