A major milestone has been reached in the Australian and Northern Territory governments' remote housing partnership, with 300 homes now completed across remote First Nations communities and town camps in the Territory.

First announced in 2024, the joint 10-year, $4 billion investment commits both governments to halving overcrowding in remote housing, with up to 270 homes to be built each year.

The 300th home under the program was recently completed in Peppimenarti; a four-bedroom, two-bathroom house delivered through a joint venture between Green River Aboriginal Corporation and Big River Housing.

The milestone follows the construction of new homes in several remote Northern Territory communities, including Ampilatwatja, Maningrida, Mutitjulu, Ramingining and Lajamanu.

Federal Minister for Indigenous Australians Malarndirri McCarthy said the achievement formed part of a broader plan by both governments to ease overcrowding in remote communities.

"This investment is not only changing the lives of First Nations families, it is building a stronger future for remote communities while at the same [time] creating jobs, building skills and backing Territory businesses," Senator McCarthy said.

"We will continue to work with the Northern Territory Government, Aboriginal Housing Northern Territory and Land Councils to ensure remote housing solutions are community-led and sustainable for the long term."

Overcrowding and poor housing conditions have long affected remote communities in the Northern Territory, with homes often ill-suited to extreme conditions, contributing to poorer health outcomes for Aboriginal people.

The Northern Territory Remote Housing Package — a partnership between the federal and Territory governments — is designed around shared decision-making, ensuring First Nations organisations play a central role in delivering the investment.

Federal government special envoy for remote communities Marion Scrymgour said the housing program was delivering benefits beyond improved living conditions.

"Building these homes will not only impact living conditions but will also deliver vital employment opportunities to some of our most economically disadvantaged communities," Ms Scrymgour said.

"These 300 new homes showcase what can be achieved when all levels of government work with local stakeholders to deliver for people in remote communities."

Northern Territory Housing Minister Steve Edgington said the CLP government was proud to be delivering new housing across the Territory.

"Everyone knows that improvements in housing contributes to better health, education and employment outcomes for families and I am delighted to have reached the completion of 300 new homes in the bush," Mr Edgington said.

"It's pleasing to see the latest joint venture between Green River Aboriginal Corporation and Big River Housing achieved an Aboriginal employment rate of nearly 40 per cent, including two apprentices and two local Aboriginal employees."