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Zoning Reports & Verification Letters in Pago Pago, American Samoa

How to request a zoning verification letter in Pago Pago, what it costs and who to contact, plus ALTA zoning reports for any Pago Pago property.

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How to get a zoning verification letter in Pago Pago

  1. Call the Department of Commerce at 633-5155 and ask for written confirmation of the parcel's zone from the territorial zoning map.
  2. Give the property's location and county, and the type of land title (communal, freehold or government).
  3. If you are planning work, expect a Land Use Permit application, which goes through the Project Notification and Review System (PNRS) Board for environmental review and the Zoning Board for land-use review.
Zoning is territory-wide; there is no separate municipal zoning office for Pago Pago.
Land use permits on communal land require consent from the sa'o or senior matai (the family's senior chief) and verification from the pulenu'u (village mayor) and the Office of Samoan Affairs.
Pago Pago zoning letter at a glance
Document
Zoning inquiry (no published letter form)
Office
American Samoa Department of Commerce (land use permits and the Coastal Management Program's PNRS review), territory-wide
Address
A.P. Lutali Executive Office Building, 2nd Floor, Utulei, Pago Pago, AS 96799
Phone
(684) 633-5155
How
Contact the Department of Commerce
Fee
Not published (variance applications carry a $10.00 fee)
Typical time
Not published
Official info
Samoa News: Guidelines for land use permit application process streamlined (2026)

Zoning in Pago Pago

Territory-wide zoning (10 zones)

The American Samoa Code divides the territory into 10 zones (R1, R2, A, C1, C2, M1, M2, Watershed Conservation, Recreation Conservation and Hotel) shown on a zoning map. A nine-member Zoning Board zones the territory, approves zoning maps and grants variances, and unzoned land on Tutuila is treated as Watershed Conservation. The Harbor Area is zoned by its own adopted map and plan.

Did you know?

Variances in American Samoa can only be granted by the Zoning Board itself; the statute says the board may not delegate that responsibility.

DEFAULT ZONE

on Tutuila, land nobody zoned is watershed conservation by default American Samoa's Zoning Board regulations declare that all land on Tutuila not previously zoned is in the Watershed Conservation zone. The territory's zoning statute divides American Samoa into 10 zones, from R1 single dwelling to H hotel, with the boundaries shown on a zoning map, and a nine-member Zoning Board decides zoning, variances and Planned Unit Developments.

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Pago Pago zoning letter
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  • Issued on the government's timeline
  • Format and detail vary
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Pago Pago zoning questions

How do I get a zoning verification letter in Pago Pago, American Samoa?

Call the Department of Commerce at 633-5155 and ask for written confirmation of the parcel's zone from the territorial zoning map. Give the property's location and county, and the type of land title (communal, freehold or government). If you are planning work, expect a Land Use Permit application, which goes through the Project Notification and Review System (PNRS) Board for environmental review and the Zoning Board for land-use review.

How much does a zoning letter cost in Pago Pago?

Pago Pago does not publish a fee online, so confirm it with the American Samoa Department of Commerce (land use permits and the Coastal Management Program's PNRS review), territory-wide. ZoningWorx can request it for you.

How long does it take to get a zoning letter in Pago Pago?

Pago Pago does not publish a turnaround time. ZoningWorx planners are available 24/7 and start on your order right away.

What type of zoning does Pago Pago use?

The American Samoa Code divides the territory into 10 zones (R1, R2, A, C1, C2, M1, M2, Watershed Conservation, Recreation Conservation and Hotel) shown on a zoning map. A nine-member Zoning Board zones the territory, approves zoning maps and grants variances, and unzoned land on Tutuila is treated as Watershed Conservation. The Harbor Area is zoned by its own adopted map and plan.

Sources

Fees and processes checked against official sources in October 2026. Governments change them; confirm before you rely on them, or let ZoningWorx handle the request.