Stratus Village Opens 175 Affordable Apartments in McMinnville

The new complex includes units reserved for Tribal members, farmworkers, and those with mental illness.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 9:04pm

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A brightly colored, high-contrast silkscreen print of a modern apartment building facade, repeated in a tight grid pattern in the style of Andy Warhol. The image utilizes flat, vibrant, and unnatural neon color palettes overlapping with heavy black photographic outlines to turn the concept of affordable housing into a modern pop art statement.Stratus Village's vibrant, repeated facade celebrates the opening of 175 new affordable apartments in McMinnville.McMinnville Today

Stratus Village, a 175-unit affordable housing development in McMinnville, Oregon, has officially opened. The complex features one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments reserved for households earning between 30% and 60% of the area's median income. The project includes a clubhouse, community gardens, a playground, and 250 parking spaces, as well as on-site services and referrals for residents.

Why it matters

McMinnville has been grappling with high housing costs and a tight rental market, so the opening of Stratus Village represents a significant addition of affordable housing options in the area. The development's set-asides for Tribal members, farmworkers, and those with mental illness also address specific community needs.

The details

Stratus Village was developed by the Housing Authority of Yamhill County and features a range of unit sizes, as well as amenities like a clubhouse, community gardens, and a playground. The project received funding support from the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde, and it has partnerships with local organizations to provide on-site services and referrals for residents. The property's tenant selection criteria reserves specific units for Tribal members, agricultural workers, and individuals with severe and persistent mental illness.

  • Stratus Village officially opened on April 3, 2026 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
  • The development has been in the works for several years, with state financing documents listing it among recent LIHTC and bond applicants.

The players

Housing Authority of Yamhill County

The local housing authority that developed and manages Stratus Village.

Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde

Provided a multi-million dollar grant to support the Stratus Village development.

Andrea Bell

Executive Director of Oregon Housing and Community Services, who spoke at the Stratus Village grand opening.

Andrea Salinas

U.S. Representative who attended the Stratus Village grand opening.

Mary Starrett

Yamhill County Commissioner who spoke at the Stratus Village grand opening.

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The takeaway

Stratus Village's opening represents a significant addition of affordable housing options in the tight McMinnville rental market, with set-asides for underserved groups like Tribal members, farmworkers, and those with mental illness. The development's partnerships and on-site services also aim to provide holistic support for residents.