NAICS Code 561720 — Janitorial Services
National Industry in the official 2022 North American Industry Classification System (U.S. Census Bureau). It is the only national industry under 56172 (Janitorial Services).
| Code | 561720 |
|---|---|
| Title | Janitorial Services |
| Level | National Industry (6-digit) |
| Edition | NAICS 2022 edition |
| SBA size standard | $22 million in average annual receipts |
Official definition (2022 NAICS)
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in cleaning building interiors, interiors of transportation equipment (e.g., aircraft, rail cars, ships), and/or windows.
Illustrative Examples:
Custodial services
Service station cleaning and degreasing services
Housekeeping (i.e., cleaning) services
Washroom sanitation services
Maid (i.e., cleaning) services
Is a business under 561720 "small"?
Under the SBA size standards (13 CFR 121.201, effective March 17, 2023), a business classified in NAICS 561720 qualifies as a small business if it does not exceed $22 million in average annual receipts. Small-business status determines eligibility for federal set-aside contracts, SAM.gov certifications and SBA loan programs — receipts are averaged over the latest 5 fiscal years.
Where 561720 sits in the hierarchy
| Level | Code | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Sector | 56 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services |
| Subsector | 561 | Administrative and Support Services |
| Industry Group | 5617 | Services to Buildings and Dwellings |
| NAICS Industry | 56172 | Janitorial Services |
| National Industry | 561720 | Janitorial Services |
Related SIC codes
Via the official U.S. Census concordance (1987 SIC ↔ NAICS), shown only where the industry definition is unchanged in NAICS 2022.
| SIC code | Title |
|---|---|
4581 | Airports, Flying Fields, and Airport Terminal Services |
7342 | Disinfecting and Pest Control Services |
7349 | Building Cleaning and Maintenance Services, Not Elsewhere Classified |
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Data: official 2022 NAICS structure, descriptions and Census concordances, U.S. Census Bureau — U.S. government works in the public domain (17 U.S.C. §105). Suggested reference, not an official determination.