Guam Chamorro Land Trust Lease Calculator
Evaluate statutory 99-year residential and agricultural leaseholds under the Chamorro Land Trust Act (Title 21 GCA, Chapter 75). Computes official $1.00/year lease rentals ($99 total), application fees, boundary surveys, and utility hookups.
Leasehold Category & Development Scope
Required licensed land surveyor map registered with Dept of Land Management.
Itemized CLTC Leasehold Outlay Matrix
| Fee Component | Entity | Statutory Basis | Cost ($ USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total 99-Year Leasehold & Development Outlay | $6,149.00 | ||
Chamorro Land Trust Statutory Legal Framework
Enacted under Public Law 12-226 (Title 21 GCA, Chapter 75), the Chamorro Land Trust Commission administers public trust lands for qualified beneficiaries:
- Statutory $1.00 / Year Rent : By statute, leases are granted for an initial term of 99 years at a nominal consideration of exactly $1.00 per year, payable annually or as a lump sum of $99.00.
- Residential Acreage Limit : Residential leases are restricted to a maximum tract size of one-half (0.5) acre per eligible family head for primary homestead construction.
- Agricultural Leases : Agricultural tracts can extend up to 20 acres, with mandatory commercial or subsistence cultivation covenants enforced by CLTC compliance inspectors.
- Survey & Recordation Responsibilities : While the leasehold is virtually free, lessees are responsible for private surveyor map drafting, Department of Land Management registration, and infrastructure hookups.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the lease rent really only $1 per year?
Yes, Title 21 GCA § 75108 explicitly establishes the annual lease rent at $1.00 per year for both residential and agricultural beneficiaries.
Can a Chamorro Land Trust lease be transferred or sold?
CLTC leases cannot be sold on the open commercial market. They can only be transferred or subleased to qualified beneficiaries with formal CLTC approval.
Who pays for the land survey?
The lessee is responsible for hiring a professional licensed surveyor to complete the parcel boundary survey and file it with the Department of Land Management.
Can you get a bank mortgage to build a house on CLTC land?
Yes, local lenders (Bank of Guam, Coast360) offer loan programs backed by federal Section 184A native home loan guarantees or local GovGuam loan guaranties.
What happens after the 99-year lease expires?
The Act provides that lessees in good standing holding residential or agricultural leases have the statutory right to renew for an additional 99-year period.
📊 Guam Department of Revenue & Taxation (DRT) Mirror Code Matrix
| Statutory Component / Legal Deduction Item | Calculated Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Primary Net / Statutory Payable Amount | $0.00 USD |
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