Pittsburgh Accepting Applications for City Cuts Lawn Care Program

Help for Elderly, Veteran, and Disabled Residents 

The City of Pittsburgh’s Office of Neighborhood Services has officially opened applications for City Cuts, the no-cost land care maintenance program for elderly, veteran, and disabled residents. Through City Cuts, the City matches eligible residents with local landscaping contractors to provide no-cost grass-cutting services twice a month throughout the summer. 

Due to increasing demand for the program, and to ensure the program is serving those with the highest level of need, this year the City will prioritize acceptance into the program for community members whose households meet Federal Poverty guidelines. Residents who are unsure about  if they will qualify are encouraged to apply. 

“It’s important to assist some of our vulnerable residents to maintain an environment that keeps them safe and improves the overall look of their neighborhood,” said Mayor Ed Gainey. 

Residents must apply via the webonline at https://pittsburghpa.gov/citycuts/. Those without computer access can contact 3-1-1 for assistance in applying.  

The updated application process will ensure residents who are truly in need of the assistance get the help they need. Those who have signed up prior to April 1 should contact 3-1-1 or apply via the website. Applications will close on Monday, April 15th. 

The City anticipates assisting more than four hundred residents from early Summer to early Fall in maintaining their yards. Those accepted into the program will be notified by early May.