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Find out how to apply for social housing within East Ayrshire.

How to apply

You need to complete a SEARCH application for housing form (PDF 1.75Mb). When you download the PDF you can fill in the application form, save the document and return to us by e-mail.

Application forms are also available from any neighbourhood housing office or customer service centre. Find out more about the  SEARCH common housing register.

How to fill out your application form

Please take time to complete your application form with as much information about your circumstances, housing requirements and preferences as possible.

Missing information can lead to a delay in your application being processed and inaccurate information could mean you do not receive the correct points.

Please note that you will require to fill in our verification check list form (PDF 320Kb) along with your housing application form. You will also require to provide two forms of identification from the verification list.

Medical circumstances

If you are applying for a house due to medical circumstances you will also need to complete the  Health and Disability application form (PDF 908kb)

Care and support

Care and support points are being introduced to support applicants who require a move of property to allow them to either provide or receive care and support from a relative or carer. A Care and Support application (PDF 1.20Mb) would require to be completed.

Housing for older people

If you want to apply for housing for older people you will need to complete a Housing for Older People application form (PDF 961kb) .

Help and advice

If you would like help to complete your form or to understand how we allocate our houses, please contact your neighbourhood housing team for advice and assistance.

What happens next

Once we receive your completed application form it will be assessed in accordance with our allocations policy and you will be placed on the appropriate housing list for your circumstances. Every application is assessed individually and those with the greatest housing need receive the greatest priority.

View our SEARCH information booklet (PDF 1Mb) which clearly sets out what size of house you are eligible for, how we will assess your application and explains how we calculate the points you may be awarded.

Contact Information

 

Housing Register Team
Civic Centre North
John Dickie Street
Kilmarnock
East Ayrshire
KA1 1HW
Telephone: 01563 554400 (Option 5)

 

Housing: Irvine Valley and Kilmarnock South
Civic Centre North
John Dickie Street
Kilmarnock
KA1 1HW
Telephone: 01563 554400

 

Housing: Cumnock and Doon Valley
1 Greenholm Road
Cumnock
East Ayrshire
KA18 1LH
Telephone:01563 554400

 

Housing: Kilmarnock North and Central
Civic Centre North
John Dickie Street
Kilmarnock
KA1 1HW
Telephone: 01563 554400