Dear Józsefváros residents! We would like to inform you that the Mayor’s Office of the Municipality of Józsefváros will be closed between 23 December 2024 and 1 January 2024. On January 2 and 3, 2025 only the Customer Service Office at Baross utca 66-68. will be open. For a list of the office’s services, please […]

Advent events and ice rink The Municipality of Józsefváros is once again offering free Advent activities for everyone on Horváth Mihály tér every Friday, Saturday and Sunday until Christmas. Candle lighting every Sunday at 5 pm. The ice skating rink is open until the end of January. More information: Join the Municipality of Józsefváros in […]

The new research centre of Semmelweis University is planned to be built on the land bordered by Kőris utca-Diószegi utca-Dugonics utca-Kálvária utca and on the site of small buildings that are ready for demolition. Four new research buildings are planned, and the block rehabilitation will result in an open, permeable, green inner park. A public […]

The Municipality of Józsefváros, in cooperation with the Budapest Athletics Association, is organizing a community jogging and fun run on 1 December 2024 in Orczy kert. The programme is free of charge. No entry fee. The first 200 finishers will receive a Santa Claus hat.  Date: Sunday 1 December 2024 Location: Ludovika Arena (1089 Budapest, […]

This Advent season, the Municipality of Józsefváros will again be offering a colourful programme of events on Horváth Mihály tér. From Friday afternoon to Sunday evening, the four weekends of Advent will offer children and adults alike an exciting cultural experience: the musical repertoire of Bálaszín includes world music with Indian harmonium, French indie folk […]

For two months this year, there will be another free skating rink on Horváth Mihály tér, this time not just for residents of the district.  Location: Budapest, Horváth Mihály tér Size: 300 m2 Opening date: 29th November 2024 – 2th February 2025 Open every day 8:00-20:00 Exceptional opening hours: 24th December : closed, 31th December […]

Residents with a permanent address in Józsefváros can receive a residential waiting allowance for their car. District residential waiting permits issued in 2024 are valid until 31 January 2025. Therefore, from 15 November 2024, residents will be able to renew their waiting permits for the following year. Attention! As of this year, pensioners, large families […]

Discover and tell the story of the Neighbourhood Fests in the district! People with a curious mind may be familiar with the genre in which residents take to the stage and tell a funny, touching or even horrifying story. This was the My Józsefváros Storytelling Night. The last time we had stories related to the […]

The greening of Magdolna utca between Dankó utca and Dobozi utca in 2023 was the winning idea of the Józsefváros Participatory Budget. The Municipality assigned the RÉV8 team to design the greening of the street. At the end of November, we placed 11 planters along the road section, where we’ll be planting hawthorn trees and […]

Since 2020, the Municipality of Józsefváros has made it a priority to name public spaces after more and more women. Therefore, on the initiative of the Municipality of Józsefváros, the newly renovated public space at the intersection of Práter utca and Szigony utca has been named after Janka Dirnfeld by the Municipality of Budapest. When? […]

The Dankó Courtyard is a community space located at 18 Dankó Street, which came to life as one of the winning ideas from the 2022 participatory budget. The courtyard opened in May 2024 for a trial period, running until October. Now, we would like to ask the residents to evaluate this period. Please fill out […]

The event will take place on Saturday, 28. September 2024, from 10am to 3pm at Mátyás tér. The jury of restaurateurs from Józsefváros will announce the results at 2 pm. The members of the jury are: Meggyes Lilla (Dagoba Bisztró – Páter u. 59.) Káldi László (Régi-Jó Kifőzde  – Vásár u. 4.) Majer Dávid (Konfit […]

On 23 September 2024, the structural analysis of the most affected buildings and apartments by the construction of the new campus of Pázmány Péter Catholic University will begin. Why and where does the municipality carry out structural tests?  The Hungarian state is building the new campus of the Pázmány Péter Catholic University on the former […]

On Monday, 23rd September 2024, the contractor will start the first phase of the reconstruction on Szeszgyár utca between Baross utca and Csobánc utca and between Csobánc utca and Visi Imre utca. Construction is expected to finish in March 2025.  If you park your vehicle in Szeszgyár Street, please leave the area by 7 a.m. […]

The Municipality of Józsefváros organises the Józsefváros Jazz Festival for the fourth time. From 20-22 September, every day from 4 pm to 10 pm, excellent Hungarian and international jazz musicians will perform in exciting formations on Rákóczi tér and in the Rákóczi tér Vásárcsarnok (Market Hall). More details: https://jazzfesztival.jozsefvaros.hu/ During these three days, nearly twenty […]

The Municipality of Józsefváros is organising the Night of Gypsy Musicians for the second time. On Saturday, 7 September, from 4 pm to 10 pm, you can listen to a variety of great performances for five hours, brought to you by renowned musicians’ families from the district. What makes this year’s event really special is […]

The public procurement procedure for Szeszgyár  utca and Szeszgyár köz has been closed. The Municipality of Józsefváros will sign the contract with the winning executer on the following week, which means the whole section of Szeszgyár Street will soon be renewed, with a brand new public space between Kőris utca and Visi Imre utca. If […]

On 5 September, work will start on the section of Karácsony Sándor utca between Teleki László tér and Magdolna utca. What kind of work is expected? In this section, we will start the construction of new tree planting sites within the framework of the Street Planting Programme II, which will add 20 new trees and […]

The Municipality of Józsefváros and the Józsefváros Management Centre are again organising an autumn flower distribution for the residents of Józsefváros. The aim of the autumn flower distribution is to help increase green spaces in Józsefváros, and thus improve the quality of life of the inhabitants of the district.  When? 27 September 2024 between 9 […]

In Józsefváros, it has become a tradition that at the end of summer, on the eve of the opening of the year, we invite our future kindergarteners children already attending kindergarten, parents and kindergarten staff to a big walk together. With singing, dancing, games, exciting activities and magic tricks, we bid farewell to the summer […]

In order to help children in need in Józsefváros succeed at school, the Municipality of Józsefváros is collecting donations of school supplies from 1 August to 21 August at various locations in the district. By donating as little as one booklet, you can contribute to the school success of students in need in the district […]

On 21 August, work will start on the section of Kun utca between Dologház utca and Alföldi utca. What kind of work is expected? We have previously renovated Kun utca between Alföldi utca and Népszínház utca, so now we will replace the wearing course on another section of Kun utca. In addition, we will start […]

The Climate Strategy 2030 states that „there is no street without green surfaces”. There are significant greening initiatives within ongoing urban development projects, but our ambitions go beyond that. A number of different concepts and strategies in the district, although differently framed, have all built on each other to set the Municipality on a path […]

On 26 August 2024, the renovation of the intersection of Stáhly utca and Gyulai Pál utca will start. How will the traffic on the street change? The intersection of Stáhly utca and Gyulai Pál utca will be closed during the works. As a result, these streets will become dead ends: Stáhly utca from the direction […]

The local renovation of Mária utca will start on 29 July 2024. What will happen? On 29 July 2024, the contractor will start the works. The works will be carried out in 3 phases: 29. July – 1. August: Phase I: Mária utca 25. – Mária utca 13. 2. August  – 7. August: Phase II: […]

On the instructions of the Hungarian Catholic Bishops’ Conference, the Government of Hungary would build a new campus for Pázmány Péter Catholic University on the former site of the Hungarian Radio. This project is designated as a priority project under Hungarian law and is planned to be completed by September 2027. The project which aims […]

On the Roma Holocaust Memorial Day (Porajmos in Romani), the world remembers the Roma victims tortured and exterminated in the concentration camps during the Second World War. Genocide of the Roma dates back to the Nuremberg Laws of 1935, from which time onwards these laws applied to the Roma as well as the Jewish population. […]

The „For the Communities of Józsefváros” award is given in recognition of the sacrificial work of civil and community organizations, individuals, informal communities working for social justice, equality, inclusion, safety and security of Józsefváros, and for their outstanding achievements in environmental sustainability. The award was open to nominations until 30 June 2024. The winner will […]

There’s nothing better in summer than watching a movie under the open sky! We will be screening a total of four movies this season in the Dankó Courtyard, and we’ll also have popcorn available during the screenings. All programs in the courtyard are free, including the open-air cinema. You can find the July schedule of […]

From 17 July on every other week on Wednesdays, the Bacsó Bár will again be offering pleasant summer evening concerts in one of the most atmospheric corners of the district, at the corner of Rákóczi tér and the renewed Bacsó Béla street. The first concert will also be the celebration of the renewed Bacsó Béla […]

The work of the French composer and pianist Erik Satie will be performed by 36 musicians on 13 different instruments, 840 times in total, from Saturday evening 29 June to the afternoon of the following day at 13 Horánszky utca.  „In order to play the motif 840 times in succession, it would be advisable to […]

From 1 July 2024, the Residential Only Parking Zone system will also be launched in outer Józsefváros. In 2023, the Municipality of Józsefváros began the implementation of the Residential Only Parking Zones. The change was first implemented in Palotanegyed, followed by Középső Józsefváros (Corvin-, Csarnok-, Losonci-, Magdolna-, Népszínház- and Orczy- quarters). From now on, we […]

The Municipality of Józsefváros is opening a public consultation on the new research centre of Semmelweis University between 19 June and 10 July 2024. During the public consultation, a public forum will be held on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, from 6 pm to 8 pm at Stereo Művház (Budapest, Illés utca 36.). Voice your opinion […]

In 2024, the Kesztyűgyár Community House in Józsefváros will continue to organise summer day camps for primary school children living or studying in Józsefváros. From July 1 to August 23, 2024, the camp will run for eight weeks in weekly sessions from Monday to Friday. According to the Inner-Pest School District Centre, during the first […]

Fatima, Lejla, Krisztián Burai, Varga Imi, Emilio and many more popular artists will perform on Saturday 22 June 2024 at Kálvária tér. Józsefváros’s returning large-scale music festival 8Fest will offer a varied programme of events all day long, from 10 am to 10 pm, at Kálvária tér. In addition to well-known performers, there will be […]

Every year, the Municipality of Józsefváros honours individuals and communities of outstanding merit. Starting in 2020, we will select the recipients through two different processes – one where the nomination is made by the residents but the decision is made by the Municipality, and one where the nomination and the decision are made by the […]

This year again we are looking forward to welcoming you at the beach of Józsefváros Municipality in Káptalanfüred. The beach will open on Friday 14 June 2024 and will be open every day until 30 September. 8220 Balatonalmádi-Káptalanfüred, Sirály u. 8. Opening hours: daily from 9.00 to 19.00 Use of the beach: free of charge […]

From 9am to 4pm, the city’s outdoor activities will transform Rákóczi tér into a true community square: badminton matches in one corner, kite flying, a sound bath and guitar concert in the other, and remote-controlled motorboat rides in the square’s pool. At the same time, the annual flea market is held in the Vásárcsarnok where […]

The Százszorszép Kindergarten at Szűz utca 2 has been upgraded – the renovation work is now complete. Previously, a number of suggestions and ideas from teachers, parents and even the children themselves have led to a new, more spectacular and modern look for the kindergarten. By linking the two buildings, a long cherished dream has […]

The Municipality of Józsefváros is preparing playful activities for children on Saturday, May 25, from 10 am to 4 pm on Teleki tér.  The day will also include a music show, an interactive eco-instrument demonstration, a Moldavian dance workshop, asphalt chalk, a creative recycling workshop, folk skill and logic games, a sports competition and a […]

For the third year in a row, the Municipality of Józsefváros organises the Night of Gypsy Music. In view of the success of previous years, this year the audience can enjoy two nights, on 31 May and 1 June, where the best gypsy bands of Hungary will perform their sometimes upbeat and sometimes heartbreaking gypsy […]

The Municipality of Józsefváros, in cooperation with the Budapest Athletics Association, will organize a family running race on Sunday, May 26, 2024, in Orczy kert.  The longest distance is 8 kilometres, the shortest 2000 metres. The race is open to amateur and professional runners, children and adults alike.  Refreshments and chocolates will be waiting for […]

The Municipality of Józsefváros and the Józsefváros Gazdálkodási Központ are again organising a flower distribution for the residents of Józsefváros. When? 10 May 2024 between 9 am and 4 pm 11 May 2024 between 9 am and 12 pm Where? JGK Dankó utca premises (1086 Budapest, Dankó utca 3-5.) 20 000 planters will be distributed […]

Enjoy a triple concert experience on 10 May at Rákóczi tér during Jazzfest Budapest. Taking place from 27 April to 15 May in nearly 20 venues, the festival is part of the Budapest Spring Festival. The free concerts in District VIII are supported by the Municipality of Józsefváros.  Performing on Rákóczi tér will be the […]

We have analyzed the survey about the new plans of the Harminckettesek tere. The majority of respondents support the concept of a coherent, pedestrian square with green solutions. Based on the results, the planning of the square will continue and the received suggestions will be incorporated into the final plans where it’s possible. We want […]

We thank everyone who took part in the 2024 participatory budget of Józsefváros as contributors, working group members, voters, volunteers, at the same time we thank the professional help of the municipality’s staff! The voting was closed at midnight on Saturday 20 April. This year there were three weeks to vote: from 1 April to […]

One of the winning ideas of the 2022 participatory budget realized in 2023 was a Spring Plant Fair on Horváth Mihály tér, open to the public free of charge. The event will be organised again this year: on Saturday, 27 April, in connection with Earth Day, we will welcome visitors to the Józsefváros Fair of […]

On the first of May, we will welcome you all to the Dankó udvar. There will be maypole decorating, face painting, board games and even a lottery with an electric scooter as the main prize! If you don’t want to miss out on the latest news from Dankó udvar, sign up for our newsletter! One […]

You can vote until Saturday 20 April. This year, 180 million forints will be decided by the people living here. Thanks to a workgroup of residents of Józsefváros, 40 of the 379 ideas received were put on the ballot. Each resident of Józsefváros has 5 votes. Two of these can be used in your own […]

The Municipality of Józsefváros is opening a public consultation on the new campus of Pázmány Péter Catholic University between 10 April and 10 May 2024. Two forums will be held during the consultation: first on 11t April from 18:00 at Ötpacsirta utca 2 and then on 7 May from 18:00 at H13. Voice your opinion […]

Voting on the participatory budget starts on 1 April – the residents of Józsefváros can choose the best ideas out of 40 local ideas From the 1st of April until the 20th of April, residents of Józsefváros can vote from the ideas on the 2024 participatory budget ballot paper. This year, residents of Józsefváros will […]

Józsefváros Municipality’s highly successful tender continues! In this year, you can apply not only for a bicycle, but also for any human-powered micromobility device (e.g. scooter) and related equipment to support safe transport or maintenance. The total amount available is 2 million HUF. What is the aim of the competition? The aim of the competition […]

In 2023, the Municipality of Józsefváros started to introduce Residents Only Parking Zones. The change was first implemented in the Palotanegyed.  What is exclusive residental parking? In spaces with exclusive residental parking sign, parking is only available to holders to residental parking permit.  How long does Residental Only Parking last from? Every day between 18:00-7:00. […]

Street lighting has been renewed in several places, we have planted tree lines and anyone who would like to celebrate both streets with us should come to the “Prater-Tömő walk” on 8 March 2024 at 4pm. Details of the event can be found here: https://fb.me/e/1U85c3unl What has changed? In the Práter utca: 31 new trees […]

The kindergartens of Józsefváros will present themselves again this year. Our staff welcomes parents and future kindergartners to H13 at Oviexpo 2024. Date: Tuesday 12 March 2024, 16.30-19.00. Location: H13 Kultpont, 1085 Budapest, Horánszky u. 13. Dear parents of Józsefváros! This year, again, the kindergartens of Józsefváros will present themselves: get to know our staff, […]

One of the winning ideas of the 2022 Józsefváros Participatory Budget was implemented in the autumn of 2023 in the area behind the Rákóczi Market Hall, on Víg utca, after preparations in the spring and the summer. We held community events, painted the asphalt and put street furniture to show how the street could be […]

Attention: the deadline for submitting ideas for the participatory budgeting is approaching, 10 February – have you already submitted your idea? The deadline is approaching; we want to hear your ideas, too! This year, the community is deciding on the fate of HUF 180 million. Take your chance! Tell us what developments, programmes, and initiatives […]

Dear residents of Józsefváros, The purpose of this booklet is to provide useful information to English-speaking speaking non-Hungarian residents of the 8th district (Józsefváros). Our district has traditionally been culturally and socially diverse, welcoming many ethnic and religious minorities and migrants. Today there are many foreigners living, working and studying here. Being well informed helps […]

HOUSE RULES 1) It is strictly forbidden to visit the dog run with a sick dog (e.g. with diarrhea, coughing) or a dog in heat. 2) Only animals with the necessary vaccinations are allowed to visit the dog run. 3) The removal of dog poop from the dog run is compulsory. 4) Do not allow […]

In December, we proudly celebrated the end of the renovation at our opening event, where the Superar children’s choir performed, we decorated the Christmas tree in Losonci Square together and we sang Christmas carols at the concert by Romano Glaszo. Although the renovation of the square has been completed, some of the execution tasks will […]

Dear Customers and Guests! We would like to inform you that the elevator in the main building of the Mayor’s Office is unfortunately out of order, and repairs will take an indefinite period. Therefore, the building (Baross u. 63-67.) is currently not accessible. However, the Customer Service Office at 66-68 Baross u. is barrier-free. If […]

On 16 January 2024, the executor will start to work on the section of Bacsó Béla utca between Vásár and Bérkocsis utca, marking the start of the construction. By summer, the entire Bacsó Béla utca will be renewed from Rákóczi tér to Népszínház utca. For first-hand information on the start of the next phase of […]

On 16 January 2024, the executor will start to work on the section of  Krúdy utca between Rökk Szilárd utca and Mária utca, marking the start of the construction. The project will include the creation of green areas and the planting of trees, street lighting and paving will be renewed. For first-hand information on the […]

Organise a community-building Neighbourhood Fest in Józsefváros! The Neighbourhood Fest initiative aims to strengthen and support communities in the district, empowering small communities, residential communities and neighbourhoods by encouraging the organisation of community events. Through the Neighbourhood Fest initiative we will implement community building, community development and community organising programmes. Community cookouts, gardening, music, board […]

On January 1, 2024, the third participatory budgeting was launched in Józsefváros. The call for ideas runs until 10 February 2024. This year, the community will decide about HUF 180 million. What would make Józsefváros more liveable and homelier? What community programmes, improvements and initiatives would you consider important? Do you have any ideas? Send […]

A dog needs assessment was carried out again in the district in 2023. The results provide an important basis for planning future developments, but it was also an important confirmation for the Municipality that the dog owners of Józsefváros drew attention to deficiencies, which were discussed by the responsible staff during the year and many […]

Józsefváros is home to many people who are not Hungarian citizens. It has the highest number of foreigners in Budapest, around 9,000 people or around 15% of the district’s population. Foreigners living here have a wide range of legal statuses (refugees, residence permit holders, EU citizens) and speak a wide variety of languages, from English […]

Józsefváros nagyon sok olyan ember otthona, akik  nem magyar állampolgárok. A fővárosban itt él a legtöbb külföldi, kb. 9000 ember, vagyis a kerület lakosságának kb. 15%-a. Az itt élő külföldiek nagyon sokféle jogcímen élnek itt (menekültek, menedékesek, tartózkodási engedéllyel rendelkezők, EU-s állampolgárok) és nagyon sokféle nyelvet beszélnek az angoltól a szerben át a vietnámi nyelvig. […]

The Municipality of Józsefváros has launched an English-language newsletter to keep the large number of foreign residents living or staying in the 8th district informed about the most important news and events in the district. The newsletter will be sent out to subscribers once a month for the time being. We hope that this will […]

Dear residents of Józsefváros, dear customers, On 19 December the general reception will be open until 11 am, the Mayor’s Office until 12 noon. Furthermore, due to an administrative holiday, the Mayor’s Office will be closed from 21 December 2022 to 1 January 2024. During the administrative break, the Józsefváros Green Number will not be […]

In the current crisis situation, Christmas is of particular importance, the most joyful time of the year for those who are lucky. But we know that this is not the case for many who live in difficult circumstances. That’s why the Józsefváros Municipality is organising a fundraising campaign again this year, as is tradition, turning […]

At its November meeting, the Józsefváros Council of Representatives adopted a comprehensive Roma programme, which sets out long-term goals in seven areas of intervention to support the opportunities of the Roma population in the district. Our district is home to the second largest Roma community in the country and the largest in the capital, therefore […]

On January 1, 2024, the Municipality of Józsefváros and the Office of Community Participation will launch the third participatory budgeting. This time, the community will decide on the fate of HUF 180 million. As in previous years: the submission of ideas comes first, followed by the voting part. Both require registration on the website. Please […]

Józsefváros Ice Rink Opening: 30 November 2023, Thursday 16:00. Open every day from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm (except 24 December, 31 December and 1 January 2024) until 31 January 2024. The ice rink is free of charge for residents of the district with a residence card. Non-district residents can use the rink for for […]

Residents with a permanent address in the area of Józsefváros can get a residential parking permit for their car. District residential parking permits issued in 2023 are valid until 31 January 2024. Therefore, residents can renew their waiting permits for next year earlier this year, from 15 November. How? Avoid queuing! Renew your parking permit […]

The Municipality of Józsefváros wants to renew Harminckettesek tere. It is important for us to make a decision together with the residents of Józsefváros about how should the Harminckettesek tere look like. Between 15. November and 15. December 2023., residents will be asked to give their thoughts on the experimental design and the new concept […]

Take the opportunity to get free LED bulbs, reduce your electricity bills and take action to reduce your environmental impact. The program is made possible thanks to the Municipality of Józsefváros and CYEB. The use of LED light sources means a significant reduction in electricity bills, and, thanks to their lifetime of up to 10 […]

The public consultation on the development of II. János Pál pápa tér is now closed. You can now read the package of proposals produced during the process and a summary of what can be expected in the square in the near future. What was the aim of the public consultation process? The Municipality of Józsefváros […]

New plan for the renovation of the Harminckettesek tere has been produced, which includes trees, perennial beds and a convenient bus stop to make the square more welcoming. Residents will have a month to give their opinion about the plans from mid-November. As we wrote in a previous article, we want to make the centre […]

Construction is almost complete in the Magdolna district. On Wednesday 25 October at 8 am, the new traffic order will start. Please pay attention to the new signs – thank you in advance for your cooperation! What changes should you expect? Only local traffic will be allowed to enter the side streets, passing cars can […]

In the interest of the peaceful coexistence of residents with and without dogs, we consider it important to establish the rules and the opening hours for all dog runs in the district. According to the decision of the Committee for Urban Management, Community Development and Environment in October 2023 the same rules will apply to […]

At its meeting on 19 October 2023, the Józsefváros Assembly unanimously adopted the new social decree of the Municipality, which provides for new, higher subsidies for the residents of Józsefváros from 15 November. The aim of the new regulation is to enable more people in need to benefit from the subsidies, which will then provide […]

Frying in fat or oil is one of the most common cooking techniques today. However, repeated frying produces compounds in the frying oil that are harmful to the human body, so the fat should be replaced completely after a few fryings. For used cooking oil, selective collection is of paramount importance: just one liter of […]

We will soon present the new plans for Harminckettesek tere, based on feedback from the past months and observations from RÉV8. In the meantime, based on the lessons learned from the experimental design, we will be cleaning three times a day and increasing our on-site inspection. At the end of October, we will restore the […]

The Vígabb utca (More Cheerful Street) project will be closed at the end of November 2023. The closure means that the street will be passable by car again, but parking will not be possible. Construction of the raised beds has started this week and in January 2024 we will hold a needs assessment on the […]

The Józsefváros Municipality and the Józsefváros Management Centre are organising a flower distribution for the second time this year. When? Friday 13 October 2023 between 9.00 and 16.00 Saturday 14 October 2023 between 9.00 and 12.00 Where? JGK Dankó utca premises (1086 Budapest, Dankó street 3-5.) 20 000 plants will be distributed to homes in […]

The new traffic regime is expected to come into force at the end of October. This will involve the installation of new traffic signs and several traffic diversion devices in the quarter. Over the next few weeks, we can expect to see the clearing of pavements, the installation of bollards and the painting of various […]

We are preparing for the next Déri Miksa street festival with a balcony concert, giant bubbles, dance performances and much more! Look forward to seeing you at Déri Miksa street on the 7th of October, 2023 at 2 p.m.! At this time last year, the machines were still working hard, and there was a lot […]

Would you like to get more familiar with the traffic rules and urban traffic situations? Learn for free from professionals! Practice urban cycling with trained guides from the Hungarian Cycling Club. Become a confident cyclist. Learn the rules of safe cycling. Cycle around the squares and streets of Józsefváros with an experienced guide. Bebicycling 2023 […]

The Hungarian Cyclists’ Club, together with its local organisations and partners, is looking forward to welcoming you with a cycling breakfast or snack in dozens of locations across the country. The Józsefváros Municipality has joined the initiative again, so on September 19, 2023 from 7 a.m., we are waiting for all cyclists at the corner […]

Spanish singer Luz Casal will give a concert at the Belvárosi Theatre This autumn, a true Mediterranean atmosphere will be brought to one of Budapest’s most colourful neighbourhoods: on 30 September and 1 October, Spanish music and dance, gastronomy, and special artistic and cultural experiences will take centre stage in the Palace Quarter in the […]

The Municipality of Józsefváros is inviting applications for a one-round public tender for the preferential rent of non-residential premises owned by the Municipality for organisations related to municipal tasks and purposes. The call for applications, which is open until October 6, is for non-residential premises for which no applications were received at the time of […]

Sign up for our English-language newsletter here >>> September 15-17, 2023. Rákóczi tér & Rákóczi tér market hall Celebrate Hungarian jazz with us at the third Józsefváros Jazz Festival, which will take place again on Rákóczi tér between  September 15 and 17! Budapest’s most colorful district, the beautiful Józsefváros, proudly welcomes jazz lovers to this […]

Sign up for our English-language newsletter here >>> Rap festival at the 15th anniversary of Kesztyűgyár  – Applications for the rap competition are now open The Kesztyűgyár Community Center is celebrating its 15th birthday, and as part of the celebrations we are inviting everyone to a Rap Festival. On Friday, 22 September, young people from […]

For the first time, the Municipality of Józsefváros announces the Night of Gypsy Musicians. At the event, several bands and renowned artists will offer a taste of the best of their knowledge. You can listen to better and better performances in a variety of genres on Mátyás Square for five hours. The event is free […]

Sign up for our English-language newsletter here >>> After the greening of Lujza utca, the greening of the intersection of Népszínház utca, Nagy Fuvaros utca and II. János Pál pápa tér will now begin. The renovation of the intersection will start on 14 August 2023 and is expected to last until September 2023. The renovation […]

The municipal lot at the corner of Koszorú utca and Magdolna utca is currently partially used as a parking lot. In this densely built-up area, the Municipality of Józsefváros is creating a park that will provide recreational opportunities for people with small children and dogs. The plan to transform the corner plot was open to […]

The Józsefváros Municipality is creating a new community garden at the corner of Kőris utca and Kálvária utca, where 40 plots are looking for a new owner. If you would like to apply to become a bed host, please contact kozossegikertek@kek.org.hu. „Grow your own fruit and vegetables in the city!” With this call for gardeners, […]

In the week of 31 July 2023, the contractor will close the junction and construction will begin. Our aim is to make the junction greener, safer, and more comfortable to use. The plans include planting 18 trees in the soil, perennial plant beds, rain gardens, green walls out of climbing plants, and installing seats and […]

In October 2022, the council members of Józsefváros decided to allocate HUF 150 million in the municipality’s 2023 budget for the implementation of a participatory budget. This year, on July 13, the members of the council made a decision about the results of the six-month process. During the campaign, which started in February, 233 ideas […]

Dear residents of Józsefváros, Dear Customers! We would like to inform you that the Mayor’s Office of the Municipality of Józsefváros will be closed between July 24 and July 28, 2023. During the administrative break, the Mayor’s Office will not be open to clients. Registry Office For urgent matters: Documents may be handed over from […]

Dear dog lovers of Józsefváros! Human evil has reared its head again in our district. In the last few days (July 2023), in several places in the district  (in and outside dog runs), someone has committed an offence against dogs. We received reports of poisoned food scraps in several places in Józsefváros. In the cases […]

The maximum amount of support per application is HUF 200.000,-. The application form is available here. The form of support is a non-repayable grant. The duration of the adoption is one year from the date of conclusion of the Grant Agreement. The amount of the grant awarded will be paid out by means of post-financing. […]

A magyar nyelvű kérdőívet itt találja >>> The Municipality of Józsefváros is launching a development concept and related steps for the Százados negyed. This includes 1) a questionnaire for residents, which will be followed soon by 2) a questionnaire for other stakeholders (companies, institutions). The aim of the municipality is to define the short and […]

The Municipality of Józsefváros is organising a cooking competition again this year. Location: Mátyás tér Date and time: Saturday, September 9, 2023 from 10:00 to 15:00. Register your team by August 20, 2023 by filling in the application form at https://forms.gle/fgR6bpusTAGjhdyz7 Due to space limitations, the first 15 teams will be admitted to the competition. […]

The Municipality of Józsefváros has started to introduce Exclusive Residential Parking Zones, first in the Palotanegyed. Parking is only available for those with a residential parking permit in up to 30% of the parking spots from 18.00 to 07.00. The designation of 5 new concentrated loading areas (parking areas exclusively for loading activities) will also […]

The Municipality of Józsefváros’s highly successful bicycle grant continues! We are looking for applications from young people between 14 and 26 years old to buy a bicycle or to support the purchase of equipment to supplement safe cycling or for maintenance. Who can apply? Students aged between 14 and 26 who have been registered residents […]

In the week of 17 July 2023, the contractor will start work on the area next to the SPAR on Szigony utca and the Losonci Téri Általános Iskola, marking the beginning of the renewal of Losonci tér. In the spring of 2022, we asked the institutions and residents of Losonci tér what they miss from […]

The park on II. János Pál pápa tér is one of the most exciting, open and diverse green spaces in Józsefváros. The park is one of the most beautiful and most popular parks in Józsefváros, one of the most beautiful and most open spaces in Europe. The Municipality of Józsefváros would like to gradually renew […]

The Józsefváros Municipality signed the contract with the winning contractor last week, so the intersection will soon be renewed. If you don’t want to miss the exact start of construction, sign up for the RÉV8 newsletter at http://rev8.hu/hirlevel/. Within 30 days of the contract being signed, we will agree on the construction schedule with the […]

The voting for the Józsefváros Participatory Budgeting closed on June 15, 2023. The votes cast online and in person have been tallied by the Municipality’s staff and members of the district working groups: nearly 1,500 residents of Józsefváros cast more than 6,600 votes during the voting period! 916 people voted online and 549 in person. […]

Let’s celebrate together the winners of the second Józsefváros Participatory Budgeting! Let’s celebrate all those who brainstormed, worked, volunteered, voted, participated in the programs or helped in any way to make the Participatory Budgeting a reality. Come to A Grund (30 Nagy Templom utca) on Friday, July 21, 2023 at 6pm. Let’s party, celebrate and […]

During heat waves, the Municipality of Józsefváros will provide refreshment and cooling facilities in several places in the district. Our staff has set up sun sails in the playgrounds (Teleki tér, Déri Miksa utca – Big ho-ho fishing playground, Tisztes utca, Golgota tér, Kálvária tér) and in the dog run on Teleki tér. Drinking fountains […]

The plans for the part of Horváth Mihály Square north of Baross utca (the area around the church) were completed by the end of 2022, followed by a public procurement procedure to find a contractor. The area to be regenerated is the square and the two road connections and intersections: Horváth Mihály tér – Baross […]

We are waiting for you at the beach of the Józsefváros Municipality in Káptalanfüred! Changing cabins, tables, snack corner, wire rope sliding and beach volleyball courts, sun loungers, garden chairs, swings, sandpit, table tennis and games rental are available for guests who want to relax and enjoy the beach. 8220 Balatonalmádi- Káptalanfüred, Sirály u. 8. […]

The goal of the Józsefváros Municipality is to continuously maintain and improve the municipal housing stock to best meet the needs of the residents of the district. Unfortunately, however, the majority of the housing owned by the municipality is of small size and low comfort. We want to change this. To do this, the Józsefváros […]

The construction has been completed, so from June 19, 2023 we will be accepting the clients of the Józsefváros Mayor’s Office in a renewed environment and a new location in the premises of the building at 66-68 Baross utca. Thank you for your patience during the renovation! The Customer Service Office and the Family Support […]

The Kesztyűgyár Community House in Józsefváros will organise summer day camps for children aged 7 to 14 living in Józsefváros or attending primary school in Józsefváros again in 2023. The camp takes place in Orczy-kert, Ludovika Campus. Camp dates: Monday June 19, 2023 – Friday August 25, 2023 – in weekly sessions. You can apply […]

Time of screening: Saturday June 3, 2023, 8am – 1pm Address and location of screening tests: Budapest VIII. district, Auróra u. 22-28. PULMONARY CARE (1st floor) – COPD screening DIABETOLOGY (1st floor) – blood glucose measurement, advice CARDIOLOGY (1st floor) – ECG, blood pressure measurement, advice GYNECOLOGY (4th floor) – cervical cancer screening X-RAY (4th […]

The City Operations and Green Programs Office, the Office of Community Participation  and the Józsefváros Management Center are organising a flower distribution for residents of Józsefváros again this year. When? Friday June 2, 2023 between 9am and 6pm Saturday June 3, 2023 between 8am and 2pm Where? JGK Dankó utca premises (1086 Budapest, Dankó utca […]

Frying in fat or oil is one of the most common cooking techniques today. However, repeated frying produces compounds in the frying oil that are harmful to the human body, so the fat should be replaced completely after a few fryings. Used frying oil and frying fat that is not collected is spread on the […]

In summer 2023, the Harminckettesek tere will be transformed. Traffic will be changed, planters and seating areas will make the square more welcoming. RÉV8 is working to create a space that is more responsive to the needs of its users. If you are curious to see the plans for the experimental design, visit http://rev8.hu/harminkettesektere/ and […]

Until 15 June 2023, you can vote in this year’s Participatory Budgeting for Józsefváros, where we will decide together how the district will spend HUF 150 million. Come and have a picnic with us. We are waiting for you on the following days: Saturday 20 May 2023 from 3pm: Have a hot-dog with us on […]

On May 15, 2023, the voting for the second Józsefváros participatory budgeting started. You have until June 15 to decide what the district should spend HUF 150 million on! All residents of Józsefváros over the age of 16 can vote online or in person. Online: After registering, you can vote on reszvetel.jozsefvaros.hu exactly here: https://reszvetel.jozsefvaros.hu/reszveteli-koltsegvetes/szavazas/aktualis-szavazas/ […]

It’s fun to ride a bike, and it’s never too late to start. If you can’t ride a bike as an adult but want to, we can help. The Józsefváros Municipality and Velo Budapest are launching a free cycling course for complete beginners. All you need is a bit of determination and courage: if you […]

Dear children and parents! We are looking forward to welcoming you again to the Children’s Day of the Józsefváros Municipality on Saturday 27 May at 10 am at Teleki tér! Come and play, dance, laugh and have fun! Place: Teleki tér Time: Saturday, May 27, 10am – 2pm Individual programs 10:00-10:50  Fruzsina Kovácsovics concert https://kovacsovicsfruzsina.hu/index.php […]

The park at II. János Pál pápa tér is one of the most exciting, free and diverse green spaces in Józsefváros. Many people use it for many different purposes – for sport, recreation, play, walking the dog or even for fun. The Municipality of Józsefváros would like to gradually renew the park in cooperation with […]

Every year, the Municipality of Józsefváros honours individuals and communities of outstanding merit. Starting in 2020, we will select the recipients through two different processes – one where the nomination is made by the residents but the decision is made by the Municipality, and one where the nomination and the decision are made by the […]

Our community programme for residents of Józsefváros and organisations operating in the district is continuing. The aim of the program is to support the caring for, greening, maintaining and cleaning up of public spaces by individuals and organisations for a period of one year. The support takes the form of a non-repayable grant. The maximum […]

Join us on Saturday April 22, between 10am and 6pm at Horváth Mihály tér, where dozens of stands will be set up by the district’s exhibitors. plant and flower shops artisans civic groups What can you expect? plant and craft fair presentation of NGOs and communities children’s activities a discussion on urban gardening from 4pm […]

This year we are waiting for you again to demonstrate that we all love to move and that it is possible to get around without using gas! Bring your scooter, bike, plastic motorbike and let’s ride together from the nearby kindergarten to Rákóczi tér on Friday afternoon to celebrate Earth Day by singing together! We […]

The first phase of the 2023 Józsefváros Participatory Budgeting has closed. Between February 1 and March 20, residents, students and employees in Józsefváros were invited to submit their ideas, which could later lead to proposals and solutions. In the 2023 Józsefváros participatory budgeting, district residents can decide how to spend HUF 150 million. In order […]

On the last day of March, we’re relaunching the „Call Grandma, too!” gymnastics program with a spring welcome walk – we will be doing gymnastics together on the lawn of II. János Pál pápa tér every Friday for a few weeks. Unless the rain washes us away, every Friday from 10am we will show how […]

In the meantime, you can also learn about outstanding examples of modern bureaucracies from around the world. The Creative Bureaucracy Festival puts excellent, creative solutions to community issues and the people behind them in the limelight. Everything from small adjustments to big visions for the future are highlighted! The festival represents a shift from a […]

In this grant program, young people between 14 and 26 years old can apply for support for the purchase of a bicycle and for the purchase of equipment to supplement safe cycling or for maintenance. Applications are invited from students aged between 14 and 26 who have been continuously resident in the district for at […]

The Municipality of Józsefváros is launching a public, one-round tender for the preferential rent of non-residential premises owned by the Municipality for organizations engaged in pursuing municipal tasks and purposes. The tender, which runs from March 1 to April 5, is for non-residential premises for which no applications were received at the time of the […]

In the 2023 Participatory Budgeting, district residents will have the opportunity to decide how to spend HUF 150 million. Let’s take a walk together in the Csarnok neighborhood and map the problems affecting the district, and let’s collect ideas on what improvements and changes are needed to make the area more liveable and lovable for […]

The  Office of Community Participation of Józsefváros Municipality, in cooperation with the Józsefváros Közösségeiért Nonprofit Zrt., is once again inviting applications for the organization of community events and programs that strengthen and support the ties among local communities. Application deadline: midnight on Thursday, March 16, 2023. Józsefváros is a diverse district, where dense urbanization limits […]

As last year, the Municipality of Józsefváros is organizing a fundraiser to collect menstrual supplies and other hygiene and beauty products for women living in poverty. In Hungary, 3 out of 10 women are affected by menstrual poverty, meaning that 3 out of 10 women cannot afford to buy the necessary hygiene products during their […]

Dear parents of Józsefváros! This year again, the kindergartens of Józsefváros will present themselves: get to know our staff, our kindergartens’ programs and services. We welcome you to our 2023 Oviexpo, which will help parents who are about to choose a kindergarten. With a musical show, lots of games, introductory videos, and face-to-face time with […]

Participatory budgeting is a way for community members to have a direct say on how the municipal government uses a certain part of its budget. The process is repeated every year and involves projects proposed and voted on by residents. In 2023 Józsefváros residents will be able to decide about how the local government should […]

According to the cooperation agreement between the Municipality of Józsefváros and the National University of Public Service, the Ludovika Arena Swimming Pool can be used at a reduced rate by residents of Józsefváros with a permanent or temporary address, and by members and employees of certain bodies and organisations working in the interests of Józsefváros. […]

In 2023, there will be a new participatory budgeting process in Józsefváros, where residents of the district will have the chance to decide the fate of 150 million HUF. Participate in a unique process where we improve Józsefváros based on the ideas of residents and find solutions to the problems of the district together! Become […]

Self-reflection videó – this is what we have called this video among ourselves. „But why is there always money for participatory budgeting?” Why is it important? And for whom? If you still have questions like these, we recomment that you watch the short film and we hope you get answers. If not, we will be […]

The use of public spaces in Józsefváros is regulated by Decree No. 4/2020 (II.27) on the use of public spaces owned by Józsefváros Municipality, available here>>> The following summary highlights only the main points of the regulation, in case you are submitting an application, please refer to the whole regulation or ask for detailed information […]

Programs for Advent and the ice-skating rink Józsefváros Municipality invites everybody again this year to free Advent programs available for all at Horváth Mihály tér every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday until Christmas. We light the candles each Advent Sunday at 5 pm. Here, you can visit our ice-skating rink open until the end of January. […]

Automatic public toilets have been in operation beginning in April 2021 at – Horváth Mihály tér (HUF 10) – Losonci tér (free) A traditional public toilet operates (free of charge) at the Kálvária tér playground. The public toilets are open from 7.00 a.m. until dark at playgrounds, and until 9.00 p.m. on closed squares. A […]

The new Józsefváros Smart City app is available for free from September 1, 2020. It can be downloaded from GooglePlay for Android and AppStore for iOS devices. Besides providing information on district news, you can use the app to report problems in our public spaces. You can also find information on the app about local […]

The Christmas period is the happiest time of the year for the lucky ones, and it is especially important this year, in the current critical situation. We all know Christmas is not a carefree time for people living under difficult conditions. Józsefváros Municipality follows its traditions and organizes the collection of donations asking the community […]

Let’s get ready for the Advent season in Józsefváros together! We invite you on each weekend of Advent at Horváth Mihály tér in the Józsefváros Bálaszín for various programs. We will light the candle on the square in front of the church. Programs for the first Advent weekend Friday, 25 November 4 pm Rézeleje Fanfárosok […]

A zone: B zone: C zone: Metropolitan parking tariffs 150 000 HUF 112 500 HUF 75 000 HUF Preferential parking permits in Józsefváros Car 1 30 000 HUF 24 000 HUF 18 000 HUF Car 2 72 000 HUF 60 000 HUF 48 000 HUF Parking permits for residents moving into newly built houses effective from January 1, 2023. Car 1 150 000 HUF 112 500 […]

A Józsefvárosi Önkormányzat önkénteseket keres, akik magyar nyelvű szövegek angolra történő fordításában vagy az elkészült fordítások lektorálásában tudnak segíteni. Mivel Budapest egyik legsokszínűbb kerületében élünk, nagyon fontos, hogy azok számára is elérhetőek legyenek az önkormányzat információi, akiknek nem magyar az anyanyelve. Ezért olyan önkénteseket keresünk, akik szívesen vesznek részt a kerületi nem magyar anyanyelvű lakóinak […]

The news item is updated regularly, latest update: Saturday, October 31, 2022. GENERAL INFORMATION ON THE RISE OF UTILITY COSTS As of August 1, 2022 new rules apply to residents’ energy consumption (gas, electricity). As regards electricity, the previous tariffs remain valid up to 2523 kWh/year (threshold value), but you will have to pay twice […]

Saturday, November 5, 2022 is another Screening Józsefváros St. Kozma Health Center (JEK) Saturday at from 8 am to 1 pm. Important notice: only the specialist practices of the Health Clinic listed below are available on that day. Neither Reception nor the Call Center will be in operation. Address: Budapest, Auróra utca 22-28. (You can […]

Józsefváros Municipality is establishing a modern, service-oriented customer service where citizens will be able to access official business in an organized, civilized environment in order to serve the residents of the district better. The Office of Family Support, located at Baross u. 66-68, is being renewed and extended with the establishment of new customer service […]

The Józsefváros Municipality believes that it is important to provide a home to many organizations in our district to enrich the community’s cultural life. To make this happen, the district’s municipal council has amended the rules of preferential rent for non-residential properties. How can you lease a property for preferential rent from the Józsefváros Municipality? […]

The Józsefváros Management Company (JGK) in cooperation with the Józsefváros Office of Community Participation is going to distribute free tulip bulb packs to the residents of Józsefváros. Staff from JGK have collected and dried out the bulbs that were previously planted in our public areas making them suitable for being planted again by the residents […]

In 2021, Józsefváros launched a multi-day district jazz festival with the aim of creating a tradition, paying tribute to the local traditions of the genre and providing an opportunity to meet as many of the jazz musicians of the future as possible. Many of our world-famous jazz musicians were born, live and have lived in […]

There are plenty of dogs and dog waste on the streets in Józsefváros. However, these two things should not necessarily be related. Having many dogs around in a district is absolutely possible without having anyone to keep avoiding dog waste on the streets. Dog owners, stop messing around and start picking up the mess after […]

Dear Clients, the Municipality of Budapest will implement a transparent, unified parking system consisting of 4 types of zones instead of the current one–which is complicated and unclear as it has 27 different parking zones. 3 of the 4 types of zones (A, B and C) will affect Józsefváros as well. The objective of the […]

In order to help needy children in Józsefváros to have success in school, the municipality is collecting donations of school supplies until 15 September in several locations in the district. You can give as little as one notebook to help needy students in the district who struggle to afford school supplies. The collected donations will […]

The vote on the first participatory budgeting for Józsefváros ended on July 24, 2022. The municipality’s staff and members of the district working groups tallied the votes cast online and in person: nearly 700 residents of Józsefváros cast more than 2500 votes during the voting period. The order established based on the votes determines which […]

Dear Residents of Józsefváros, dear Clients, We would like to inform you that the Mayor’s Office of the 8th district (Józsefváros) will be closed for business from August 1, 2022 until August 14, 2022. Office hours: Office of the Registry 8.00 am – 12.00 am. Phone number: 06 1 459 2269 (extension 269) No in-person […]

Date: Tuesday, August 2, 2022, 8.30 pm Venue: Teleki tér On Roma Holocaust (porajmos in Romani language) Memorial Day the world remembers the Roma victims who were tortured and exterminated in concentration camps during WWII. The ethnic cleansing among the Roma people dates back to 1935, when the Nuremberg Race Laws, aimed at the Jews, […]

What are we offering? You can vote for the first participatory budgeting of the history of Józsefváros until 24 July. Let’s have some pancakes together at the opened section of Bacsó Béla utca from 10 am on Saturday, 23 July, the day before the closing of the votes. Let’s celebrate each other and ourselves, have […]

When? Saturday, July 9, 2022 between 3 pm and 5 pm Where? II. János Pál pápa tér Do you also rather brainstorm with a drink outside in a park than alone at home? Join us on a picnic: Let’s get to know each other, learn about the behind the scenes of participatory budgeting, let’s talk, […]

From June 20, 2022 the part of Déri Miksa utca between Nagy Fuvaros utca and Fecske utca is closed and the renovation starts. The construction is expected to take 4 months. At the beginning of the construction, one further part of the street will be closed every week. First, the part of the street between […]

The draft of the new traffic order for the Csarnok, Népszínház, and Magdolna negyed was completed following consultations with BKK Zrt. and Budapest Közút Zrt. personnel. Check out the links below to see the planned changes in Középső Józsefváros, and if you have any suggestions, here’s your chance to communicate them until June 30. We […]

Dear Children and Parents! We are looking forward to welcoming everyone to the Józsefváros Municipality Children’s Day on Saturday May 28 from 11 am at Kálvária Tér. Come and let’s play, dance and laugh and enjoy ourselves together! Date: Saturday, May 28 from 11 am to 5 pm Venue: Kálvária tér Programs: 11 am – […]

Every year Józsefváros Municipality awards individuals and communities with outstanding merits. From 2020, we are selecting the winners in two different processes. In one, the residents make the nomination, but the Municipality makes the decision; in the other, the residents make both the nomination and the decision, and the Local Assembly only approves the latter. […]

Local residents may find the green tenders of Józsefváros Municipality as Telkes Mária tenders from now on. In order to ensure that as many public spaces, public institutions and programs of the district as possible are named after a woman, all tenders for climate protection of condominiums are collectively named as Telkes Mária tenders. Another […]

Everyone is welcome at Tolnai utca 23, every day from sunrise until nightfall. Tolnai garden has been renewed in recent weeks, so now it is only up to the weather when the garden turns into green. Everyone is welcome at Tolnai utca 23, every day from sunrise until nightfall. In March, the garden’s paving was […]

It is important for our public areas to be not only nice but also safe and green. At the beginning of 2020, Józsefváros Municipality decided to create a pedestrian friendly walkway with new functions on Déri Miksa utca between Nagy Fuvaros and Fecske utca. The process now enters a new stage. The final design and […]

Józsefváros Municipality invites applications from young people between 14 and 25 years of age to support the purchase of bicycle or other equipment necessary for safe cycling or maintenance. We welcome applications from students aged 14-25 who have been continuously resident in the district for at least 12 months and are active full-time students at […]

Based on the success of the test period in 2021, Józsefváros Municipality has decided to make the part of Bacsó Béla utca between Vásár utca and Bérkocsis utca a pedestrian street permanently. Based on the success of the test period in 2021 and the results of the questionnaire survey conducted among the residents, Józsefváros Municipality […]

The plans of Somogyi Béla utca are renewed: there will be more pedestrian areas, more green areas, more trees and more terraces in the street. Józsefváros Municipality finances the construction facilitated by BKK. The public space will be renewed in the coming months with construction works starting during spring 2022 and ongoing mainly during summer. […]

The draft budget for 2022 of Józsefváros was passed by the district’s municipal council on February 24, 2022. Three main priorities were determined during the planning of expenditures which are of higher importance in the budget. These three priorities are the concept of Child-friendly Józsefváros, the program for The Public Spaces of Józsefváros and the […]

Information about the operation of the Mayor’s Office as well as the companies and institutions of the 8th district between March 8 and May 23, 2021. GENERAL RULES On April 19, 2021 kindergartens and the lower levels of elementary school reopen for in-person teaching. In the upper levels and in high schools, digital education continues. […]

Please help us prevent the spread of the pandemic by complying to the rules below. News reports indicate a steady deterioration of epidemiological data in Hungary. It is important to know that vaccinated people can also carry the virus and can get infected with COVID19 – although in most of the cases these patients have […]

Concerts, exhibitions and gastronomy at several locations from October 1 to October 3 Józsefváros is repaying an old debt. Many jazz musicians of world fame were born, lived or are living in Józsefváros who started their career here and have been popularizing Hungarian culture through jazz. Whole generations of musicians have grown up in the […]

The Hungarian Association of Migrant Women (She 4 She) and the Hungarian Helsinki Committee are organising an exhibition of artworks by refugees and migrants in the building of the Mayor’s Office of the Józsefváros Municipality from 2 September to 15 October 2021. The purpose of the exhibition is to bring Municipality employees, Józsefváros residents and […]

The Municipality of Józsefváros is joining the Budapest100 program again this year. The highly successful civic festival in the capital city, which marks its 11th anniversary, opens up the houses that were built, rebuilt and handed over after the First and Second World War – between 1921 and 1930 and 1945 and 1957 – together […]

Back to school allowance will be granted to families with a permanent address in the district – even for those whose child starts school outside the district. The allowance is in the form of vouchers for 5000 HUF. The allowance is granted automatically, and the eligible families will receive a notification from the Mayor’s Office […]

Let us gather to commemorate the victims of the Roma genocide on the Roma Holocaust Memorial Day on August 2, 2021 at Teleki tér! The Municipality of Józsefváros respectfully invites you to the district’s memorial flower planting ceremony in Teleki tér to commemorate the Roma Holocaust Memorial Day on August 2, 2021 Monday at 9 am. […]

By using the Józsefváros Discount Card, you can support the district’s local businesses while receiving discounts at the same time. Join the nearly 4,000 card owners! Who is eligible for the discount card? • residents over 18 who have a valid permanent address in the 8th district • employees of the local agencies or business […]

Join us on any of the following dates: August 9, August 13, August 29, September 11, September 18 or September 24. Registration: reszvetel@jozsefvaros.hu The Municipality of Józsefváros, in cooperation with the Cycling Club, will organizes six cycling tours in August and September 2021 for people 1) who like riding a bike but have not yet […]

Every weekday from July 8 until July 29 (with the exception of Fridays) on the 2nd floor laboratory in JEK for those born in 1961 or earlier. Antibody testing starts on July 7 in Józsefváros St. Kozma Health Centre for those born in 1961 or earlier. Every weekday from July 8 until July 29 (with […]

By the end of the process, the surface will be renovated to match the renovation of the Corvin Department Store. There will be a significant expansion of green space and the square will become accessible to everyone. The whole renovation process will last 540 days and is predicted to be finished by the fourth quarter […]

The public beach of the 8th district is located in Sirály utca, a 3-minute walk from the Káptalanfüred train station. The beach is open daily between 9am and 7pm. The beach of the municipality’s summer retreat for kids in Káptalanfüred, Lake Balaton is open for all residents of Józsefváros. Every resident with a permanent or […]

The Józsefváros Municipality temporarily opens the section of Bacsó Béla utca between Vásár utca and Bérkocsis utca for local residents and local businesses. The opening of the street means •    the closure of the street for vehicular traffic •    the designation of a pedestrian and cycling zone. The measure provides •    larger and safer terraces […]

How will the opening of the street be tested? When will it be possible to send feedback? Will Bacsó utca become a „Party street”? How will the noise pollution change? How much more difficult will it be to park? Why not use the space in front of the market? As we have informed you earlier, […]

The exhibition opens its gates on May 3, 2021 and can be visited every day from 2pm until 6 pm with the exception of Sundays and Mondays. On the International Roma Day on April 8, 2021 the Roma Parliament opened its exhibition with the title “Becoming free” in Kőfaragó utca 5. The exhibition presents the […]

Thanks to the donations by the mayor, deputy mayor and local representatives one and half million forints are already available to support summer camping for children in the district. The children of Józsefváros really deserve a carefree summer. This year’s local financial resources did not make it possible to save money for the implementation of […]

Valid as of May 26, 2021 Address of the Mayor’s Office: 1082 Budapest, Baross u. 63-37.   In-person office hours of the Mayor’s Office: Monday: 1.30pm – 6pm Wednesday: 8.15pm – 4.30pm Friday: 8.15am – 11.30am Phone number of the Mayor’s Office: 06-1-459-2100 Toll-free phone number: 06-80-277-256 (weekdays between 8am and 6pm) How to contact […]

Rat extermination is free of charge for the public. What to do if you see a rat in the district? Rat control is not a district responsibility, the RNBH Consortium does it on behalf of the Budapest Municipality. Report rat sightings electronically through the following link set up by the Mayor’s Office for this specific […]

Basic rules applicable when you walk your dog(s) in public places and dog parks As a dog owner you have several obligations, for example: you shall take part in the dog census, pick up dog poop and may not let your dog(s) endanger others. Below, you can read the basic rules which apply when you […]

The application will continue to be updated with new features The new Józsefváros Smart City app is available for free from September 1, 2020. It can be downloaded from GooglePlay for Android and AppStore for iOS devices. Besides providing information on district news, you can use the app to report problems in our public spaces. […]

The validity of residential parking permits in Józsefváros issued for 2020 expired on March 31, 2021. We would like to draw the attention of the residents of Józsefváros that the validity of residential parking permits issued for 2020 expired on March 31, 2021. The Administration of the Parking Directorate of the Józsefváros Management Center Ltd. […]

What do you need to know about the enrolment for the 2021/2022 school year? Dear Parents! In view of the nationwide epidemic, enrolment for the 2021/2022 school year will be organized in the following way: 1. Enrolment for primary schools takes place on April 15 and 16, for which the kindergartens and primary schools will […]

On Tuesday, 27 April, 2021 from 8am to 6pm, the clinic will not accept patients due to mass vaccination of citizens. Dear residents of Józsefváros! We would like to inform you that neither the lung screening tests nor the laboratory will be open on this day. As the Lung Clinic can be accessed from the […]

The FKF waste management and street cleansing company will inform the population in advance and in writing when and how bulky waste is to be disposed by the residents. Dear Residents of Józsefváros, Bulky waste collection will take place between May 2-8, 2021 in District VIII. The District was subdivided into smaller zones from where […]

The Health Centre of Józsefváros will serve as a vaccination center between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 22 Due to the increased vaccinating tasks of the Szent Kozma Health Centre of Józsefváros, regular medical services are suspended. Only pulmonary care services provided by the Tüdőgondozó are open for patients through a separate […]

Guardian Angels in Józsefváros WANTED 2020. december 10. csütörtök You can help your neighbors by donating money, food and volunteering! Find out how! This year many people will get even less than before: many Józsefváros residents have lost their jobs and other sources of income. For them, winter this year will be harsher than usual. […]

The following lists will help you evaluate your own, your relatives’, or your acquaintances’ marriage or relationship. According to a 2014 study, published by the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights, which was conducted on a representative sample, more than one million women in Hungary have suffered physical or sexual violence from their partners. Children […]

We conducted a research to assess residents’ social status and their views on the measures the municipality has taken. From autumn 2020 to summer 2021, TÁRKI Social Research Institute conducted interviews, a survey, and focus groups  asking residents of Józsefváros, along with the institutions, organizations and experts involved to assess the social status of the […]

After the trial period, we conducted a survey to find out how the people affected evaluate opening Bacsó Béla utca, what their experiences are and what their suggestions would be regarding the future. Józsefváros Municipality opened the part of Bacsó Béla utca between Vásár utca and Bérkocsis utca for residents and catering establishments on a […]

Every green space is gaining importance in the heart of the city. Our green courtyard and compost bin tenders in 2021 have contributed to the increase of these valuable green spaces and climate protection in Józsefváros. We are now looking for applications by condominiums or housing associations which would like to increase green areas on […]

It is important for our public areas to be not only nice but also safe and green. At the beginning of 2020, Józsefváros Municipality decided to create a pedestrian friendly walkway with new functions on Déri Miksa utca between Nagy Fuvaros and Fecske utca. The process now enters a new stage. The final design and […]

Józsefváros Municipality stands in solidarity with the people fleeing the war in Ukraine and provides them with assistance as far as it can. (This news is constantly updated) HOW CAN THE MUNICIPALITY OF JÓZSEFVÁROS HELP? Információ magyarul >>> Інформація українською мовою >>> Інформація російською мовою >>> Contact details of the Municipality of Józsefváros: Toll-free number: […]

In 2021 the Józsefváros Management Centre (JGK Zrt) and the Józsefváros Office of Community Participation paid special attention to the improvement of dog-friendly infrastructure in the district including the development of local dog-friendly options and communities. Please read our report. Józsefváros Municipality is dog-friendly October 4 is World Animal Day. To honor it, the Mayor’s […]

Local residents can decide how to spend 120 million HUF. Participatory Budgeting process has its own website: reszvetel.jozsefvaros.hu What is participatory budgeting? Participatory budgeting is a process through which community members can directly influence how a certain part of the district budget is used. It is a process that is repeated year after year, with […]

Four participatory processes from 2021 are evaluated by the staff of the Józsefváros Office of Community Participation. What did we learn? What would we do differently? Who are we? The aim of the Józsefváros Office of Community Participation is to strengthen the communities of the 8th district of Budapest and to involve local residents in […]

Apply for our grant to organize and develop your community in Józsefváros. The application deadline is Monday, November 29, 2021 Józsefváros Municipality considers the diversity of the district’s communities an important value and aims to support neighborhood relations and to strengthen the cooperation of different social groups. Therefore, the Józsefváros Közösségeiért Nonprofit Zrt. in collaboration […]

Over the summer, the Municipality of Józsefvárosi opened one part of Bacsó Béla utca to pedestrians and local businesses. Please share your opinion with us until October 31. The Municipality of Józsefvárosi opened one part of  Bacsó Béla utca between Vásár utca és Bérkocsis utca for a test period between June 8 and October 3, […]

A guide to being good neighbors with our dogs DOG PARK ETIQUETTE As residents of Józsefváros, having clean, tidy and safe streets and off-leash dog parks available for all of us are not only a necessity but also our common responsibility. The municipality of Józsefváros prepared an etiquette for the visitors of off-leash dog parks […]

Research report and recommendations for Józsefváros about citizen participation by the student research team of Sciences Po. This report outlines the research of the Sciences Po team on the background of citizen participation and the case studies surrounding the topic from different continents. This allows one to understand the roles that actors play on different […]

Summary of our activities in 2020 including information, consultations, partnerships and dialogues with the local community. Magyar nyelvű összefoglalók munkánkról // Summary about our work in Hungarian: 2020. március-június >>> 2020. június-augusztus >>> 2020. szeptember-november >>> Józsefváros – an introduction Józsefváros was originally born as a suburb of Budapest bustling with commerce and industry and […]

Four participatory processes from 2020 are evaluated by the staff of the Office of Community Participation. What did we learn? What would we do differently? Who are we? The aim of the Józsefváros Office of Community Participation is to strengthen the communities of the 8th district of Budapest and to involve local residents in the […]