The largest affordable housing development in an Oklahoma nonprofit's history broke ground on Tuesday. Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity will build hundreds of homes for limited or middle-income families beginning this spring. >> Download the KOCO 5 app The neighborhood of Cornerstone Creek near Northwest 150th Street and Morgan Road will be the site of more than 400 affordable homes, giving many Oklahomans a place to put down roots. “I’m very excited. I can hardly wait to start turning dirt," said Ann Felton Gilliland, the CEO of Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity. The plot of land is the largest affordable housing development in the organization's history. The site includes 160 acres that will transform into the homes throughout the next eight years. “We’re really in a crisis, not only in our state but nationally, for affordable housing, so it’s the perfect time to be building this many houses, because we have a shortage," Felton Gilliland said. The nonprofit plans for two- and three-bedroom homes to be energy efficient and cost around $165,000. “Especially with the new challenges we’re having economically, now it’s needed more than probably ever," said Bradley Carter, an Oklahoma City councilman representing Ward 1. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here.Those behind the effort said the price of the homes is a steal. "In the open market are really appraising for $220,000, so it’s an amazing project for our families," Felton Gilliland said. All applicants are required to put in 100 hours of sweat equity, meaning families will help build their homes alongside volunteers. “Homeownership is such an important part of our society, and it’s so important to give people that feeling of ownership," said Gov. Kevin Stitt. Future homeowners will also take financial training courses. “We try to do everything we can to set our families up for success," Felton Gilliland said.The group said 91 homes will start the building process in May. Those interested in applying can apply online here.Top Headlines Monday brought tornado warning, severe storms to Oklahoma Women's NCAA Tournament Elite Eight recap Oklahoma correctional officer taken to hospital after being stabbed by inmate multiple times, ODOC says Oklahoma Supreme Court denies petition to rehear constitutionality of SQ 832 Neighbors react to eviction that ended with 1 dead after man set himself on fire