City Cuts

City Cuts is the City of Pittsburgh’s lawn cutting program for our older neighbors, our veteran neighbors, and our neighbors with disabilities who do not have the means to cut their own grass.

In 2025, this service will be provided twice a month weather permitting from summer through early mid-fall.

Applicants must reside in the City of Pittsburgh limits, own the property or be responsible for the grass cutting of the property, lack social or financial means to cut their own lawns, and meet one or more of the follow qualifications:

• Be 62 years or older
• Be a veteran
• Have a disability that prohibits you from cutting grass
• Low income 150% below Federal Poverty Guideline

Service is limited and applications will be accepted on a first come, first served basis.

Find the different ways to apply by checking out the right side to "Request City Cuts Service".

We are currently not taking applications from residents but the window will be opening soon! Please check back the end of March/Beginning of April

We are currently looking for Pittsburgh landscapers and contractors to participate in this program. We are offering competitive rates and will be paying based on sq footage per yard. If you or someone you know is interested, please apply below.

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FAQs

Q - I am a person 62 or older requesting assistance with cutting the grass in my yard, located in the City of Pittsburgh. I own my own home. Do I qualify for City Cuts?
A - Yes! Please see ways to apply to the right.

Q - I am a person with a disability requesting assistance with cutting the grass in my yard, located in the City of Pittsburgh. I own my own home. Do I qualify for City Cuts?
A - Yes! Please see ways to apply to the right.

Q - I am a renter requesting assistance with cutting the grass in my yard, located in the City of Pittsburgh. Do I qualify for City Cuts?
A - Yes! You can apply for the program if you can confirm that you are the one responsible for the grass cutting and over the age of 62, disabled, veteran, and/or low income.

Q - I qualify! How do I sign up?
A - Whichever of the ‘Request City Cuts Service’ options to the right work best for you!

Q - I’d like to request assistance for a friend or family member. May I request service on their behalf?
A - Yes! Please be sure to note your contact information on the application.

Q - How will I be notified of acceptance into the program?
A - You will be notified through the contact information provided.

Q - Will the contractor who cuts my lawn be insured?
A - Yes. The City hired contractors through a procurement process this year, requiring insurance.

Q - How often will my grass be cut?
A - Service will be provided twice a month weather permitting from mid May through October.

Q - Is any service provided besides grass cutting?
A - Not through City Cuts. The scope of the service is limited to grass cutting.

Q - Can I schedule when I receive my service? Will I know in advance when my grass will be cut?
A - No, but please expect a cut every two weeks. Since service is weather related, one rainy afternoon can shift the course of a week’s work..