Department of Commerce, AS · Eastern District
Home Occupation Review
Home-based business applicants use this review to provide business details and confirm compliance with the Department of Commerce’s home occupation guidelines.
What this form is
The Home Occupation Review collects information about the applicant, business, home location, employees, activities, equipment, and whether clients will visit. Applicants use it to confirm that their home-based business meets the listed eligibility guidelines, including rules about who may work there, displays, sales, and effects on neighbors. The applicant also acknowledges that zoning staff will perform at least one site visit every fiscal year.
Who needs it
Residents applying to operate a business from their home should complete the review and confirm that the business follows the listed home occupation guidelines.
How to submit it
Submit the completed review to the Department of Commerce Zoning Administrator at the A.P. Lutali Executive Office Building, Pago Pago, American Samoa 96799; no fee or other submission method is listed.
About notarization
This document does not require a notary; the applicant signs and dates the review, and no notarized or sworn attachment is listed.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Review
Download the Home Occupation Review PDF.
- 2
Complete the Applicant and Business Details
Fill in the applicant, business, location, activity, employee, and other applicable details.
- 3
Gather Any Listed Supporting Information
If clients will visit, provide a site plan showing parking for visiting clients.
- 4
Sign and Submit the Review
Sign and date the review, then submit it to the Department of Commerce Zoning Administrator at the listed Pago Pago address.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Home Occupation Review ask about?
- It asks for applicant and business details, the home location, employees, business activities, materials and equipment, and whether clients will visit.
- Who should complete this review?
- Residents seeking to operate a business from their home should complete the review and confirm that the business follows the listed home occupation eligibility guidelines.
- Do I need a notary for the Home Occupation Review?
- No. The applicant signs and dates the review; it lists no notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the Home Occupation Review?
- Submit it to the Department of Commerce Zoning Administrator at the A.P. Lutali Executive Office Building in Pago Pago. The document lists no fee or other submission method.