Benefit services

Find out about the benefit services provided by South Ayrshire Council.

Housing benefit and council tax reduction

Find out if you are entitled to housing benefit and council tax reduction.

Single and under 35?

Find out if you may be entitled to the lower rate of housing benefit.

Discretionary housing payments

These are intended to provide people with financial assistance to help with their housing costs.

Local housing allowance

For tenants renting accommodation from a private landlord.

Report benefit fraud

If you think benefit fraud is being committed in South Ayrshire tell us.

Benefits and Universal Credit

Find out about the changes to benefits.

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Contact benefit services

Ayr

Benefit Services
Customer Service Centre
The Wallace Tower
172-176 High Street
Ayr
KA7 1PZ

Troon

Benefit Services
Customer Service Centre
Municipal Buildings
South Beach
Troon
KA10 6EF

Girvan

Benefit Services
Customer Service Centre
19 Knockcushan Street
Girvan
KA26 9AG

Phone: 0300 123 0900

Email: benefit.services@south-ayrshire.gov.uk

Telephone and public enquiries opening hours

  • Monday - Thursday

    9.00am to 4.45pm

  • Friday

    9.00am to 4pm

Closed on public holidays.