The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) says it has issued the first reimbursements from the state’s new Homeowner Recovery Fund, paying out more than $115,000 to five approved applicants.
The state program provides financial recovery for property owners who suffered losses from registered contractors, offering up to $25,000 per applicant.
The Homeowner Recovery Fund opened on July 1 under state legislation enacted in 2023 to expand protections for consumers. The program is sustained by fines and penalties collected under the state Contractor Registration Act…