Housing Affordability
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Weekly summary for Cupertino
May 25, 2026 to May 31, 2026 • Updated May 27, 2026
In Cupertino, housing affordability remains a critical issue as the city continues to face significant challenges meeting state-mandated housing production targets. Cupertino has entitled 2,929 housing units but has issued building permits for only 368 units, resulting in a shortfall of 4,220 units against its Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) goals. This ongoing gap highlights tensions between local community control and state housing mandates.
Key points this week include:
- Cupertino’s sustained clash with the State of California over housing production requirements.
- The city’s entitlement and permitting figures showing a large discrepancy contributing to the housing shortfall.
- Continued monitoring of how Cupertino addresses this shortfall amid state pressure.
What to watch: How Cupertino’s city council and planning bodies respond to this housing shortfall in upcoming policy discussions and development approvals.
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Agenda item: Consider recommendations relating to the creation of easements and parcel maps and exceptions for competitive bidding construction contracts related to affordable housing developments to be located on County-owned property known as the East Santa Clara Street Site in San José (Assessor's Parcel Nos. 467-14-001 through 003, 467-14-006 through 010, 467-14-052, 467-14-082, 467-14-087 through 089). California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA): Exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15301 and Section 15302 of the CEQA Guidelines. (LA). SCC BOS recently discussed this issue.
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Board of Supervisors — Public Safety & Justice Committee
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ATTACHMENT B 2025 Housing Element Annual Progress Report
Board of Supervisors — Public Safety & Justice Committee
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2026 Sliding Fee Discount Program Policy (Attachment A)
Board of Supervisors — Public Safety & Justice Committee
2026-03-24
Agreement/Amendment Printout
Board of Supervisors — Public Safety & Justice Committee
2026-03-24
45: scattered site supportive housing programs. (LA)
Board of Supervisors — Public Safety & Justice Committee
2026-03-24
Agreement/Amendment Printout
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Board of Supervisors — Public Safety & Justice Committee
2026-03-24
Office of Supportive Housing
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