Overview
Fuel Tank Repair, Removal, or Replacement Programs (what we will be calling Fuel Tank Programs throughout the rest of this page) help folks pay to have their heating fuel tanks repaired, removed, or even replaced with a new fuel tank when they may not be able to afford it on their own. In both Vermont and New Hampshire, these programs are run through the state government’s environmental departments because leaky fuel tanks can be harmful to the environment. In Vermont, the Department of Environmental Conservation has two separate programs: one for aboveground fuel tanks called the Residential Aboveground Storage Tank (AST) Removal/Replacement Program, and one for fuel tanks that are buried underground called the Underground Storage Tank (UST) Removal/Replacement Program. In New Hampshire, both above and belowground fuel tanks are covered under the same program, the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services’ Safetank Program. Below, you’ll find information about how to apply in both states.
Who Should Apply:
To apply for the Fuel Tank Programs in either Vermont or New Hampshire, you have to own your home and wait to do the work on your tank until you’ve sent in your application and have been approved. Any work that’s been done before you apply won’t be covered through the Fuel Tank Programs. Also, your household’s yearly income (before taxes) should be at or below:
In Vermont, your household’s income last year was under $75,000 ($6,250 a month).
In New Hampshire, 80% Area Median Income:
| # of People in Your Household | ||||||
| County | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| Cheshire (monthly) | $47,800 ($3,983) | $54,600 ($4,550) | $61,450 ($5,121) | $68,250 ($5,688) | $73,750 ($6,146) | $79,200 ($6,600) |
| Grafton | $49,300 ($4,108) | $56,350 ($4,695) | $63,400 ($5,283) | $70,400 ($5,867) | $76,050 ($6,338) | $81,700 ($6,808) |
| Merrimack | $52,450 ($4,371) | $59,950 ($4,996) | $67,450 ($5,621) | $74,900 ($6,242) | $80,900 ($6,742) | $86,900 ($7,242) |
| Sullivan | $47,800 ($3,983) | $54,600 ($4,550) | $61,450 ($5,121) | $68,250 ($5,688) | $73,750 ($6,146) | $79,200 ($6,600) |
How to Apply:
The Fuel Tank Programs do very similar things in both Vermont and New Hampshire: help you pay to fix your fuel tank. But the money available and application process is a little different in each state. Folks in Vermont could get up to $2000 from the Fuel Tank Program. You can find information about how to apply just below under the Apply in Vermont heading. New Hampshire folks could get up to $2500. To learn how to apply in New Hampshire, be sure to scroll down to where you see Apply in New Hampshire, or you can click the anchor icon below to skip down to Apply in New Hampshire.
Apply in Vermont
In Vermont, there are two applications for the Fuel Tank Program: one for Aboveground tanks, and one for Belowground tanks. If your fuel tank is aboveground (not buried), in your backyard, around the side of your home, or in your basement, and the Fuel Tank Program sounds right for you, you can download the application below for the Aboveground Storage Tanks. If your fuel tank is belowground (or buried) and the Fuel Tank Program sounds right for you, you can download the application below for the Belowground Storage Tanks.
Application for Aboveground Storage Tanks:
Application for Underground Storage Tanks:
If you have questions about the Fuel Tank Program or need help with your application, don’t hesitate to call!
Aboveground Storage Tanks:
Contact Kristin Schultz:
Phone: 802-522-0071
Email: Kristin.Schultz@vermont.gov
Underground Storage Tanks:
Contact Susan Thayer:
Phone: 802‐522‐0487
Email: susan.thayer@vermont.gov
If you would like to learn a little bit more about either of the Fuel Tank Programs in Vermont before you apply, the button below will take you to the Department of Environmental Conservation’s website on the Residential Heating Oil Tank Removal/Replacement Financial Assistance Program where you can find information about both Aboveground and Belowground Storage Tank Repairs, Removal, and Replacement.
Apply in New Hampshire
In New Hampshire, the Fuel Tank Repair Program covers both Aboveground and Belowground storage tanks. So whether your fuel tank is aboveground (not buried), in your backyard, around the side of your home, or in your basement or your fuel tank is belowground (buried), you can fill out the same application. If the Fuel Tank Repair Program sounds right for you and you are ready to apply, you can download the application below.
If you have questions about the Fuel Tank Program or need help with your application, don’t hesitate to call!
genevieve.al-egaily@des.nh.gov
If you would like to learn a little bit more about either of the Fuel Tank Programs in Vermont before you apply, the button below will take you to the Department of Environmental Conservation’s website on the Residential Heating Oil Tank Removal/Replacement Financial Assistance Program where you can find information about both Aboveground and Belowground Storage Tank Repairs, Removal, and Replacement.
Other Programs You Might Qualify for:
If you qualify for the Fuel Tank Repair program, you might also qualify for the programs below. Click for more information: