Department of Environmental Protection

Apply for Underground Oil Tank Cleanup Reimbursement from the Department of Environmental Protection

You can apply for the Underground Heating Oil Tank Cleanup Reimbursement Program for funds to help with eligible environmental cleanup costs.

Overview

The Underground Heating Oil Tank Cleanup Reimbursement Program provides funds to help tank owners with eligible environmental cleanup costs resulting from releases of heating oil from underground tanks.

Program Details

How to Apply for Oil Tank Cleanup Reimbursement from DEP

You can apply for the Underground Heating Oil Tank Cleanup Reimbursement Program for funds to help with eligible environmental cleanup costs.

Reimbursements have a $1,000 deductible. The tank owner pays the first $1,000 of eligible costs. The tank owner may receive a reimbursement for remaining eligible costs paid, up to a maximum of $4,000. For owners of multiple tanks, the deductible and limit apply per tank.

Funding for the program is received from the Underground Storage Tank Indemnification Fund. Up to $750,000 per year is available for this program through December 31, 2027. 

Applications Process

Submit the Application for Reimbursement electronically via the Pennsylvania Electronic Single Application system(opens in a new tab).

Applicants must upload copies of the following documentation to complete the online application.

  • The original itemized invoices from contractors for the tank closure and/or environmental cleanup work that has been completed. Contractor estimates or proposals will not be accepted.
  • Proof of payment for all eligible costs to be considered for reimbursement. 
    Proof of payment may include:
    • A copy of both sides of a canceled check.
    • A paid invoice or statement.
    • Another paid receipt.

DEP will process complete applications on a "first come, first served" basis. This will continue until we spend all program funds for the current state fiscal year (July 1 to June 30). DEP does not guarantee the availability of program funds.

Reimbursement payment information will be reported to the IRS and may be subject to federal tax.

Contact Us

To report an environmental emergency, please call 1-800-541-2050.

Call us

For more info, contact the Storage Tank Cleanup Program at:

(717) 787-0886 (opens in a new tab)

Email us

You can also reach the Environmental Cleanup Program at:

tankcleanup@pa.gov (opens in a new tab)

Contact DEP

You can also reach the Environmental Cleanup Program at a local DEP office.

Local DEP Office (opens in a new tab)