(1) Claims for assistance for all years following the first year may be made by filing with the department no later than thirty days before the tax is due a renewal form, prescribed by the department, that affirms the continued eligibility of the claimant.

(2) In January of each year, the department must send to each claimant who has been granted assistance for the previous year a renewal form and notice to renew.

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