Advocates cheer Cupertino judgement as city misses deadline on affordable housing plan

Housing advocates have made it clear that they are not going to let Cupertino shirk its responsibilities without ramifications.

Housing organizations Yes in My Backyard Law (YIMBY Law) and the California Housing Defense Fund won a judgment against Cupertino after the city failed to submit a housing plan to the state by the Jan. 31, 2023 deadline. The plan, known as a housing element, requires the city to show how it will meet its obligation to construct 4,588 homes by 2031 to keep pace with its population.