Greater Manchester is expected to receive £529 million through the first wave of the Social and Affordable Homes Programme, supporting around 4,400 homes across the city region.
The is part of nearly £10 billion announced for councils, housing associations and regional partners in the opening phase of the wider programme.
The precise mix and locations will be determined through regional delivery, so 4,400 should be read as an expected programme figure rather than 4,400 finished homes already waiting for keys.
For households on waiting lists, the meaningful test comes next: turning a large funding line into secure council and social-rent homes in the places where demand is highest.