(1) Each claimant applying for assistance under RCW 84.39.010
shall file a claim with the department, on forms prescribed by
the department, no later than thirty days before the tax is due.
The department may waive this requirement for good cause shown.
The department shall supply forms to the county assessor to allow
persons to apply for the program at the county assessor's office.
(2) The claim shall designate the property to which the
assistance applies and shall include a statement setting forth
(a) a list of all members of the claimant's household, (b) facts
establishing the eligibility under this section, and (c) any
other relevant information required by the rules of the
department. Each copy shall be signed by the claimant subject to
the penalties as provided in chapter 9A.72 RCW for false
swearing. The first claim shall include proof of the claimant's
age acceptable to the department.
(3) The following documentation shall be filed with a claim
along with any other documentation required by the department:
(a) The deceased veteran's DD 214 report of separation, or
its equivalent, that must be under honorable conditions;
(b) A copy of the applicant's certificate of marriage to the
deceased;
(c) A copy of the deceased veteran's death certificate; and
(d) A letter from the United States veterans' administration
certifying that the death of the veteran meets the requirements
of RCW 84.39.010(2).
The department of veterans affairs shall assist an eligible
widow or widower in the preparation and submission of an
application and the procurement of necessary substantiating
documentation.
(4) The department shall determine if each claimant is
eligible each year. Any applicant aggrieved by the department's
denial of assistance may petition the state board of tax appeals
to review the denial and the board shall consider any appeals to
determine (a) if the claimant is entitled to assistance and (b)
the amount or portion thereof.
[2005 c 253 § 2.]
NOTES:
Application -- 2005 c 253: See note following RCW 84.39.010.