NAICS Code for Landscaping Business
The NAICS code for a landscaping business is 561730, Landscaping Services. It covers lawn care, mowing, grounds maintenance, tree and shrub care, landscape installation, and snow plowing done alongside landscaping. Federal grounds maintenance contracts for bases, cemeteries, parks and federal buildings use this code. The usual mistake is choosing a farming or nursery code, which is for growing plants, not caring for someone else's property.
Related codes to add
Most businesses list several NAICS codes. Use 561730 as your primary if it covers most of your revenue, and add these when they describe work you also do:
| Code | Use it when | Size standard |
|---|---|---|
| 541320 Landscape Architectural Services | You design landscapes (plans and drawings) rather than install or maintain them. | $9 million or less in receipts |
| 238990 All Other Specialty Trade Contractors | You mainly build patios, pavers and other hardscape. | $19 million or less in receipts |
| 238220 Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors | You install lawn sprinkler systems, which Census lists as plumbing work. | $19 million or less in receipts |
| 115310 Support Activities for Forestry | You provide forest firefighting or other forestry support rather than grounds care. | $11.5 million or less in receipts |
Government contracts for this work
- Open federal contracts, top buyers and winners for this kind of work
- NAICS code for tree service (also 561730)
How to choose
Your primary NAICS code should match the work that brings in most of your revenue, and it sets which size standard applies to you for most set-aside contracts. Read each code's Census definition before you register. Our guide on how to choose NAICS codes covers the trade-offs. To see whether you count as small under these codes, try the size standard checker.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NAICS code for a landscaping business?
The NAICS code for a landscaping business is 561730, Landscaping Services. It covers lawn care, mowing, grounds maintenance, tree and shrub care, landscape installation, and snow plowing done alongside landscaping. Federal grounds maintenance contracts for bases, cemeteries, parks and federal buildings use this code. The usual mistake is choosing a farming or nursery code, which is for growing plants, not caring for someone else's property.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 561730?
A business counts as small under NAICS 561730 with $9.5 million or less in average annual receipts, under the SBA's table of size standards. Federal contracts set aside for small businesses under this code are limited to firms that meet it.
Can I list more than one NAICS code?
Yes. In your SAM.gov registration you pick one primary NAICS code and can add as many others as describe work you can actually do. Add every code below that fits, because agencies search and set aside contracts by code.