American Samoa Communal Land Lease Calculator
Calculate communal native land lease rents, High Court Land and Titles Division recording, and maximum 55-year lease terms under Title 37 ASCA in USD.
Calculation Parameters
Calculation Summary
Initial Closing & Year 1 Cash Outlay $0.00
Annual Communal Ground Lease Rent $0.00
Total Lifetime Leasehold Value $0.00
Cadastral Survey & Mapping Fee $0.00
Land Commission & Legal Filing Fees $0.00
American Samoa Communal Land Law (Title 37 ASCA)
Under Title 37 of the American Samoa Code Annotated (ASCA) and the Fa'amatai customary system:
- Communal Native Ownership: Over 90% of land is communal family land belonging to Samoan extended families (Aiga) represented by their Sa'o (Matai paramount chief). Communal land cannot be sold in fee simple to non-native Samoans.
- Statutory Leasehold Limits: Long-term leases for residential or commercial purposes are permitted for up to a statutory maximum of 55 years.
- Mandatory Approvals: Leases must receive written authorization from the Sa'o, formal review by the Land Commission, and final approval from the Governor of American Samoa before registration with the Territorial Registrar and High Court Land and Titles Division.
📊 Territorial Wage & Statutory Breakdown Matrix
| Statutory Component / Legal Deduction Item | Calculated Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Primary Net / Statutory Payable Amount | $0.00 |
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