NAICS 237210 - Land Subdivision

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What is NAICS 237210

NAICS code 237210 covers businesses primarily engaged in land subdivision and servicing real property by dividing it into lots for resale to builders. These establishments perform essential preparatory work such as excavation for roads and utility line installation, setting the stage for residential, commercial, or industrial development. Companies operating in this sector range from those managing the entire land subdivision process to those subcontracting portions of the work to specialized contractors. Government agencies contract these services to ensure land parcels are properly prepared and compliant with local development standards, facilitating orderly growth and infrastructure expansion. This sector plays a critical role in urban planning and development, supporting public and private sector construction initiatives.

Industry Classification for NAICS 237210

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in servicing land and subdividing real property into lots, for subsequent sale to builders. Servicing of land may include excavation work for the installation of roads and utility lines. The extent of work may vary from project to project. Land subdivision precedes building activity and the subsequent building is often residential, but may also be commercial tracts and industrial parks. These establishments may do all the work themselves or subcontract the work to others. Establishments that perform only the legal subdivision of land are not included in this industry.

Breakdown for NAICS 237210

  • Involves preparation and division of land into lots for sale to builders.
  • Includes excavation for roads and utility line installation on subdivided land.
  • Precedes building activity, supporting residential, commercial, and industrial developments.
  • Establishments may perform all work or subcontract portions to specialty contractors.
  • Excludes entities performing only legal subdivision without physical land servicing.
  • Subject to size standards based on annual revenue or employee counts.

Included Activities for NAICS 237210

  • Excavation and grading of land parcels.
  • Installation of roads and drainage systems within subdivisions.
  • Laying utility lines such as water, sewer, and electricity.
  • Preparing land for residential, commercial, or industrial construction.
  • Coordinating with contractors for infrastructure development.
  • Surveying and marking subdivision boundaries.
  • Ensuring compliance with local zoning and environmental regulations.
  • Managing subcontractors and construction schedules.

Business Types for NAICS 237210

  • Land subdivision contractors
  • Site development firms
  • Excavation and earthmoving companies
  • Utility installation contractors
  • Civil engineering and surveying firms
  • General contractors specializing in land servicing

Subcategories for NAICS 237210

  • Building lot subdividing
  • Land (except cemeteries) subdividers
  • Land acquisition, assembling and subdividing
  • Land developers (i.e., subdividing and installing infrastructure)
  • Land subdividing and utility installation (e.g., electric, sewer and water)
  • Preparing and subdividing land for sale
  • Real estate (except cemeteries) subdividers
  • Real property (except cemeteries) subdivision
  • Subdividers, real estate
  • Subdividing and preparing land owned by others
  • Subdividing real estate

Government Buyers for NAICS 237210

Government agencies that commonly procure land subdivision services include municipal planning departments, public housing authorities, transportation agencies, and economic development offices. These agencies require land subdivision to support infrastructure projects such as road construction, public utilities expansion, and community development programs. Federal, state, and local governments invest in land preparation to enable efficient land use and to meet regulatory requirements. Additionally, agencies involved in military base expansions or federal facility developments rely on these services to prepare land for construction and operational use.

Contract Types & Procurement for NAICS 237210

Contracts in this sector often include fixed-price and cost-reimbursement contracts, with procurement methods ranging from competitive sealed bidding to negotiated procurements and small business set-asides. Contract values vary widely depending on project scope, from smaller municipal subdivisions valued under $500,000 to large-scale commercial or industrial developments exceeding several million dollars. Subcontracting is common, particularly for specialized tasks like excavation or utility installation. Government agencies also utilize indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contracts for ongoing land servicing needs.

Details for NAICS 237210

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NAICS Code Industry Title
236 Construction of Buildings
2361 Residential Building Construction
23611 Residential Building Construction
236115 New Single-Family Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders)
236116 New Multifamily Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders)
236117 New Housing For-Sale Builders
236118 Residential Remodelers
2362 Nonresidential Building Construction
23621 Industrial Building Construction
236210 Industrial Building Construction
23622 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
236220 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
237 Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
2371 Utility System Construction
23711 Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction
237110 Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction
23712 Oil and Gas Pipeline and Related Structures Construction
237120 Oil and Gas Pipeline and Related Structures Construction
23713 Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction
237130 Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction
2372 Land Subdivision
23721 Land Subdivision
237210 Current Land Subdivision
2373 Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction
23731 Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction
237310 Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction
2379 Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
23799 Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
237990 Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
238 Specialty Trade Contractors
2381 Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors
23811 Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors
238110 Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors
23812 Structural Steel and Precast Concrete Contractors
238120 Structural Steel and Precast Concrete Contractors
23813 Framing Contractors
238130 Framing Contractors
23814 Masonry Contractors
238140 Masonry Contractors
23815 Glass and Glazing Contractors
238150 Glass and Glazing Contractors
23816 Roofing Contractors
238160 Roofing Contractors
23817 Siding Contractors
238170 Siding Contractors
23819 Other Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors
238190 Other Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors
2382 Building Equipment Contractors
23821 Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors
238210 Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors
23822 Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
238220 Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
23829 Other Building Equipment Contractors
238290 Other Building Equipment Contractors
2383 Building Finishing Contractors
23831 Drywall and Insulation Contractors
238310 Drywall and Insulation Contractors
23832 Painting and Wall Covering Contractors
238320 Painting and Wall Covering Contractors
23833 Flooring Contractors
238330 Flooring Contractors
23834 Tile and Terrazzo Contractors
238340 Tile and Terrazzo Contractors
23835 Finish Carpentry Contractors
238350 Finish Carpentry Contractors
23839 Other Building Finishing Contractors
238390 Other Building Finishing Contractors
2389 Other Specialty Trade Contractors
23891 Site Preparation Contractors
238910 Site Preparation Contractors
23899 All Other Specialty Trade Contractors
238990 All Other Specialty Trade Contractors

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