Section 1602 Program
For Applicants
Affordable housing assistance for low-income individuals and families across American Samoa.
Community Development
Section 1602 for Applicants
Established by the Tax Reform Act of 1986, the Section 1602 Low Income Housing program was created to help low-income individuals and families seeking affordable rental units or housing. DBAS administers this program across American Samoa through a network of village coordinators.
Important: DBAS will NOT accept incomplete applications. Please submit all necessary requirements for consideration. Incomplete submissions will not be processed.
Program Coverage
Project Locations
The Section 1602 program operates across villages throughout American Samoa. Click a village to find your local coordinator.
Afono
Alao
Alofau
Amanave
Aua
Fogagogo
Malemo, Tausaga
688-2302 / 733-3330
Rowena, Jennings
699-8040 / 252-7981 / 252-5213
Pese, Atiulagi F.
699-6461 / 733-2700
Utu, Faraitoafa
699-8131 / 733-4764
Taimalie, Falaniko
699-2223 / 733-2772
'Ili'ili
Moliga, Tuumolimoli
644-2045 / 699-4429 / 731-8585
Ale, Savali
733-5869 / 633-5763
Avalos, Gloria P & Falesa Poasa
Malepeai, Mausa
699-9300 / 733-3253
Moafanua, Miriama
731-6167 / 699-2515 / 699-3781
Perri, Elizabeth
699-1646 / 254-7442 / 770-3305
Leloaloa
Fruean, Eddie & Bernadette
Fetoai, Falaniko
733-6134 / 733-0157
Leone
Tuitele, Kalala & Reid, Rochelle
Pritchard, Jason & Louise
Malaleimi
Malaeloa
Manu'a (Ta'ū)
Matu'u
Nu'uuli
Ahoia, Tusipa & Litani
733-6460
Amotai, Makuisa & Ioana
733-2811 / 699-4991 / 731-0366
Tago, Lote S.
733-2110 / 699-1531
Pavaia'i
Ah-Mai, Douglas & Fetineiai
Asalele, Katerina & Siaosi
Soliai, Fuapapa J. & Loine
699-1734 / 733-2623 / 770-9517
Tanielu, Fenumia'i Filomena
Pago Pago
Tafeta
Saifoloi, Mina & Faaeteete
Tafuna
Hollister, Tony & Ana Marie
699-6092 / 731-6004 / 258-8023
Ioane, Puaauli & Maria
733-3088 / 622-7064 / 256-6262 / 733-5382
Luamanu, Tulafono
254-2542 / 688-1922 / 252-6553
Vaivao, Fa'aiuga & Francis
Eves, Eti & Corretti
731-4582
Faasoa, Lise
252-0265 / 699-5597
Fuiava, Michael & Dorothy
Kelemete, Toaono
733-3946 / 699-6028
Methodist Synod
633-4225 / 258-3977
Slade, Julia
733-4582 / 731-4372 / 633-5914
Happy Valley
699-1145 / 733-5009 / 770-7532
Taputimu
Vailoa
Reed, Leleaga
731-2480 / 688-1016
Vaitogi
Amosa, Ofoia
731-1941 / 733-5012 / 699-5267
Asifoa, Atualevao & Molly
Mauga, Tasi & Taiulagi Asuega
Petaia, Emau
252-3446 / 699-7929 / 258-4934
Tagaloa, Evelyn
256-4111 / 699-7428 / 770-5650
Young, Sale & Faatasiga
699-5595 / 733-1479
Vatia
Gaoteote, Palaie
733-7740 / 633-4565
Application Requirements
Required Documents
All applicants must submit a complete application package including the following documents:
Income & Rent Limits
Income and rent limits apply to all Section 1602 program participants. These limits are determined based on household size and income level. Contact DBAS or your local village coordinator to verify current limits and determine your eligibility.
Ready to Apply?
Contact DBAS or your local village coordinator to begin your Section 1602 application. Make sure to gather all required documents before submitting.
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