(1) The department shall consult with the appropriate county assessors and county treasurers to determine the amount of assistance to which each claimant is eligible and the appropriate method of providing the assistance. The department shall pay, from amounts appropriated for this purpose, to the claimant, the claimant's mortgage company, or the county treasurer, as appropriate for each claimant, the amount of assistance to which the claimant is entitled under RCW 84.39.010.

     (2) The department shall request in its biennial budget request an appropriation to satisfy its obligations under this section.

[2005 c 253 § 6.]

NOTES:

     Application -- 2005 c 253: See note following RCW 84.39.010.