Cupertino slow to build housing residents can afford - San Jose Spotlight
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Cupertino, though known for its wealth in the tech industry, struggles with affordable housing, as 26% of its 21,137 households are low income. Over the past decade, the city has seen minimal growth in its housing stock, marking only a 4% increase since 2013. Recently, Cupertino proposed a five-year housing plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, expecting about $1.94 million in funding for housing projects. Housing Commission Chair Connie Cunningham highlighted the city's ongoing challenges with high housing costs but expressed optimism for future affordable housing developments.
Cupertino's proposed housing plan reveals that 26% of its 21,137 households are low income, highlighting a significant need for affordable housing.
Housing Commission Chair Connie Cunningham emphasized that high housing costs are straining families' budgets, revealing that housing has rarely been a top priority.
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