What's the NAICS code for landscaping?
Landscaping, lawn care and tree work are 561730, Landscaping Services. The Census index lists lawn mowing, landscape care and maintenance, tree trimming and removal, and snow plowing combined with landscaping there. Snow plowing on its own, with no other service, is 561790.
The codes, side by side
| Code | What the Census index lists | Small business size limit | New federal contracts and orders, FY2026 | Of those, under $250,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 561730 Landscaping Services | Landscape care and maintenance services, lawn mowing services, tree trimming services, snow plowing combined with landscaping | $9.5 million | 2,138 | 1,798 |
| 561790 Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings | Snow plowing driveways and parking lots (not combined with any other service) | $9.0 million | 387 | 364 |
| 541320 Landscape Architectural Services | Landscape architectural services (design and planning) | $9.0 million | 68 | 18 |
Size limits are average annual revenue over the last five years, from the SBA table. Contract counts are from USAspending.gov, October 2025 to September 2026.
Snow work splits almost evenly between the two codes. In FY2026, 171 new 561730 contracts and orders mentioned snow, and 170 under 561790.
Other codes worth listing
- 238220 Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors ($19.0 million): lawn sprinkler system installation.
- 562119 Other Waste Collection ($47.0 million): brush and debris removal.
- 561210 Facilities Support Services ($47.0 million): grounds care as part of a whole-facility contract.
Agencies don't always code the same work the same way, so listing every code that fits gets more bids in front of you. Our guide to which NAICS codes to list explains how.
Common questions
What is the NAICS code for lawn care?
561730, Landscaping Services. It covers mowing, fertilizing, seeding and spraying lawns, and its size limit is $9.5 million in average annual revenue.
What is the NAICS code for snow removal?
561790 if you only plow snow, and 561730 if you plow in winter and do landscaping the rest of the year. Federal snow contracts use both, so list both.
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Sources
- Census Bureau: 2022 NAICS index
- 13 CFR 121.201: SBA size standards
- USAspending.gov: contract awards, FY2026 (pulled Nov 2, 2026)
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