City Cuts | City of Pittsburgh

What Is 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 2024, 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

Thank you for your interest. The Application period for this season has ended. You may apply to be added to the Waitlist

WAITLIST SIGNUP

FAQS

Yes! Please see ways to apply below.

Yes! You can sign up for the program if you can confirm that you are the one responsible for the grass cutting

Online or by calling 311 and they will submit an application on your behalf.

Yes! Please be sure to note your contact information on the application.

You will be notified through the contact information provided.

Yes. The City hired contractors through a procurement process this year, requiring insurance.

Service will be provided twice a month weather permitting from mid May through October.

Not through City Cuts. The scope of the service is limited to grass cutting.

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.

Contact City Cuts

City Cuts Program, Mayor's Office
414 Grant Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Questions or Concerns? Dial 3-1-1 or use the 311 Online Request Form https://pittsburghpa.gov/311/form

What Is City Cuts?

FAQS

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?

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?

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?

I qualify! How do I sign up?

I’d like to request assistance for a friend or family member. May I request service on their behalf?

How will I be notified of acceptance into the program?

Will the contractor who cuts my lawn be insured?

How often will my grass be cut?

Is any service provided besides grass cutting?

Can I schedule when I receive my service? Will I know in advance when my grass will be cut?

Contact City Cuts