The Federal Government have signed contracts with the State Government to deliver more social homes for New South Wales through the latest round of Housing Australia Future Fund (HAFF) funding.

As part of the Albanese Labor Government’s commitment to deliver 55,000 social and affordable homes nationally, 1,535 new homes will be built around New South Wales across 14 projects, representing almost $1.2b of investment.

This round has seen close, effective collaboration between the Australian and NSW Governments, with each deploying their strengths – in financing, land access and streamlined approvals – to get projects to contract sooner.

These homes will support Australians doing it tough, including key workers, veterans and older women at risk of homelessness and women and children escaping situations of family or domestic violence.

Despite delays caused by Coalition and Greens opposition in the Federal Parliament, the HAFF is now delivering long-term, reliable funding to help address Australia’s social housing shortfall.

The Albanese Government is investing $43 billion to improve the supply of social, affordable, and market housing and help more Australians buy a home.

Minister Clare O’Neil said, “Today's announcement is proof that when the Commonwealth works with the states on housing, we get results that change lives. 

"Every one of these new homes represents hope for a family in New South Wales doing it tough. Whether it's a mum and her kids escaping domestic violence, a veteran struggling to find affordable housing, or a frontline worker priced out of their own community – these homes will give people the foundation they need to rebuild their lives.

"This is what happens when governments stop making excuses and start building solutions. We're working with the NSW Government and community housing providers to create a pipeline of homes that will make a real difference for decades to come."

NSW Minister for Housing Rose Jackson said, “This is what Labor governments do – we work together to deliver real results. These homes will give thousands of people the stability and dignity they deserve.

“For too long, housing in NSW was neglected. This partnership is a major step in rebuilding a system that puts people first.

“These homes mean safety for women and children escaping violence, security for older women and veterans, and peace of mind for essential workers who keep our state running.

"In just one year, we’ve delivered the biggest increase in public, social and affordable housing for NSW in over a decade – this new funding means we can build even more."