561730 — Landscaping Services
Description
This industry comprises (1) establishments primarily engaged in providing landscape care and maintenance services and/or installing trees, shrubs, plants, lawns, or gardens and (2) establishments primarily engaged in providing these services along with the design of landscape plans and/or the construction (i.e., installation) of walkways, retaining walls, decks, fences, ponds, and similar structures.
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Installing artificial turf, constructing (i.e., installing) walkways, retaining walls, decks, fences, ponds, or
- similar structures, or right of way cutting (except maintenance)--are classified in Sector 23, Construction;
- Planning and designing the development of land areas for projects, such as parks and other recreational
- areas; airports; highways; hospitals; schools; land subdivisions; and commercial, industrial, and residential
- areas (without also installing trees, shrubs, plants, lawns/gardens, walkways, retaining walls, decks, and
- similar items or structures)--are classified in Industry 541320, Landscape Architectural Services; and
- Retailing landscaping materials and providing the installation and maintenance of these materials--are
- classified in Industry 444240, Nursery, Garden Center, and Farm Supply Retailers.
Overview Facts
| NAICS Code | 561730 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Landscaping Services |
| SBA Size Standard | $9,500,000 |
| U.S. Establishments | 117,969 (Census CBP, 2023) |
| IRS PBA Code | 561730 (exact match) |
| Sectors Hierarchy | Sector 56 → 561 → 5617 |
| JSON Endpoint | View as JSON · API → |
| Source / Verified | US Census 2022 NAICS Manual, Census CBP / 2026-06-28 |
💡 Expert Guidance & SBA Tips
SBA Audit Tip: Since NAICS 561730 utilizes a receipts-based size standard ($9,500,000), the SBA calculates your size using your average annual gross receipts over the last five fiscal years (13 CFR § 121.104). Be sure to include cost of goods sold (COGS) in your gross receipts calculation, as the SBA does not allow COGS deductions.
Legacy SIC Concordance
Trace the historical mapping chain from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) to the modern 2022 NAICS code format.
- SIC 0782 - Lawn and Garden Services (via SIC1987:0782→NAICS1997:56173→2002:561730→2007:561730→2012:561730→2017:561730→2022:561730)
- SIC 0783 - Ornamental Shrub and Tree Services (via SIC1987:0783→NAICS1997:56173→2002:561730→2007:561730→2012:561730→2017:561730→2022:561730)
Suggested Product Service Codes (Advisory)
The following Product Service Codes (PSCs) are advisory suggestions aligned with this NAICS code. Note: NAICS and PSC codes map to different dimensions of procurement (industry vs. product/service). There is no official binding 1:1 crosswalk.
- PSC S208 — Landscaping/Groundskeeping Services
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 561730 an active industry classification in 2022? ▾
Yes, NAICS code 561730 is a fully active classification for 'Landscaping Services' in the U.S. Census Bureau's 2022 vintage. It groups businesses by production process under Sector 56 (Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services), Subsector 561, and Group 5617.
What is the SBA small business size standard for NAICS code 561730? ▾
The SBA size standard limit for NAICS code 561730 is $9,500,000. Firms whose receipts (averaged over five years) or employee headcounts (averaged over 24 months) are below this threshold qualify for federal contracting set-asides.
What are the legacy SIC code equivalents mapped to NAICS 561730? ▾
Legacy 1987 SIC codes mapped to NAICS 561730 include: SIC 0782 (Lawn and Garden Services), SIC 0783 (Ornamental Shrub and Tree Services). Mappings are resolved transitively across successive Census concordances to preserve historical risk profiles in B2B databases.
What IRS Principal Business Activity (PBA) code matches NAICS 561730? ▾
The IRS PBA tax code matching NAICS 561730 is 561730 (derived via a exact mapping method). Business tax filers must declare this principal business activity code on IRS Schedule C, Form 1120, or Form 1065.
What business activities are classified under NAICS 561730? ▾
Activities classified under NAICS 561730 ('Landscaping Services') include: various industrial activities in this sector. Companies primarily engaged in these production processes must select this code for compliance records.
What activities are excluded from NAICS code 561730? ▾
Exclusions defined by the Census Bureau for NAICS 561730 include: Installing artificial turf, constructing (i.e., installing) walkways, retaining walls, decks, fences, ponds, or, similar structures, or right of way cutting (except maintenance)--are classified in Sector 23, Construction;, Planning and designing the development of land areas for projects, such as parks and other recreational. Establishments performing these alternative processes are redirected to use their respective industry codes.
How many active establishments operate under NAICS 561730 in the U.S.? ▾
According to the County Business Patterns (CBP) 2023 dataset, there are 117,969 active establishments with registered payrolls operating under NAICS code 561730 in the United States.
Which Product Service Codes (PSCs) are suggested for NAICS 561730? ▾
Suggested advisory Product Service Codes (PSCs) for NAICS 561730 are: PSC S208 (Landscaping/Groundskeeping Services). PSCs classify the specific deliverables procured by the government, complementing the industry-level NAICS classification.
Is NAICS code 561730 standard uniform across all U.S. states? ▾
Yes. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 561730 is a federal statistical standard overseen by the Census Bureau. It applies uniformly to state LLC filings, banking KYC processes, and federal audits.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 561730:
- Sector 56 Directory Hub — List of related industries in the Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services sector.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Look up mappings between legacy SIC codes and modern classifications.
- NAICS 561730 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Landscaping Services).
- IRS PBA Code for Landscaping — Principal Business Activity tax reporting details.
- IRS PBA Code for Lawn Care — Principal Business Activity tax reporting details.
- IRS PBA Code for Snow Removal — Principal Business Activity tax reporting details.
- IRS PBA Code for Tree Service — Principal Business Activity tax reporting details.
- Compare NAICS 561720 vs 561730 — Industrial classification comparison rules (Landscaping Services vs Janitorial Services).
- SBA Size Standards Guide — Complete rules and averaging periods for small business classifications.
- Calculating Annual Receipts Guide — Detailed worked example of revenue calculation rules.
- IRS Principal Business Activity Guide — How NAICS codes map to corporate and entity tax filings.
Sources & References
- U.S. Census Bureau: North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Manual
- U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA): Table of Small Business Size Standards
- Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR): 13 CFR Part 121 - Small Business Size Regulations
- Acquisition.gov: Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 19 - Small Business Programs
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS): Instructions for Schedule C (Form 1040) Principal Business Activity (PBA) Codes
- U.S. General Services Administration (GSA): System for Award Management (SAM.gov) Unique Entity ID Guide
- Defense Logistics Agency: Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) CAGE Search and Registration
- United Nations Statistics Division: International Standard Industrial Classification of All Economic Activities (ISIC)
- U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA): Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Manual
- U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC): SEC EDGAR Filer Standard Industrial Classification Codes