(1) The department shall certify each year, on or after July 1 and before the first meeting of the Homeless Coordinating Committee after July 1, the cities or towns that meet the requirements of an eligible municipality or a grant eligible entity as of July 1.
(2) On or before October 1, the department shall provide a list of the cities, towns, or metro townships that the department has certified as meeting the requirements of an eligible municipality or a grant eligible entity for the year to the State Tax Commission.