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Supplemental Guarantor Information (Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Feb. 28, 2015 | Nov. 30, 2014 | Feb. 28, 2014 | Nov. 30, 2013
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Assets |  |  |  |
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value | $ 548,079 us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue | $ 358,768 us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue | $ 306,450 us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue | $ 532,523 us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue
Restricted cash | 27,984 us-gaap_RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalents | 27,235 us-gaap_RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalents |  |
Receivables | 143,697 us-gaap_AccountsAndNotesReceivableNet | 125,488 us-gaap_AccountsAndNotesReceivableNet |  |
Inventory, Operative Builders | 3,246,383 us-gaap_InventoryOperativeBuilders | 3,218,387 us-gaap_InventoryOperativeBuilders |  |
Investments in and Advance to Affiliates, Subsidiaries, Associates, and Joint Ventures | 73,502 us-gaap_InvestmentsInAffiliatesSubsidiariesAssociatesAndJointVentures | 79,441 us-gaap_InvestmentsInAffiliatesSubsidiariesAssociatesAndJointVentures |  |
Deferred tax assets, net | 822,632 us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsLiabilitiesNet | 825,232 us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsLiabilitiesNet |  |
Other assets | 119,873 us-gaap_OtherAssets | 114,915 us-gaap_OtherAssets |  |
Investments in and Advances to Affiliates, Amount of Equity | 0 us-gaap_InvestmentsInAndAdvancesToAffiliatesAmountOfEquity | 0 us-gaap_InvestmentsInAndAdvancesToAffiliatesAmountOfEquity |  |
Total assets | 4,989,857 us-gaap_Assets | 4,757,550 us-gaap_Assets |  |
Due from Affiliates | 0 us-gaap_DueFromAffiliates | 0 us-gaap_DueFromAffiliates |  |
Liabilities and stockholders' equity |  |  |  |
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities | 559,147 us-gaap_AccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilitiesCurrentAndNoncurrent | 582,598 us-gaap_AccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilitiesCurrentAndNoncurrent |  |
Mortgages and notes payable | 2,824,170 us-gaap_NotesAndLoansPayable | 2,576,525 us-gaap_NotesAndLoansPayable |  |
Financial services | 1,970 us-gaap_FinancialServicesLiabilities | 2,517 us-gaap_FinancialServicesLiabilities |  |
Due to Affiliate | 0 us-gaap_DueToAffiliateCurrentAndNoncurrent | 0 us-gaap_DueToAffiliateCurrentAndNoncurrent |  |
Stockholders' equity | 1,604,570 us-gaap_StockholdersEquity | 1,595,910 us-gaap_StockholdersEquity |  |
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | 4,989,857 us-gaap_LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity | 4,757,550 us-gaap_LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity |  |
KB Home Corporate |  |  |  |
Assets |  |  |  |
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value | 469,030 us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember | 303,280 us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember | 234,234 us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember | 476,847 us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
Restricted cash | 27,984 us-gaap_RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalents / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember | 27,235 us-gaap_RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalents / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember |  |
Receivables | 293 us-gaap_AccountsAndNotesReceivableNet / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember | 15 us-gaap_AccountsAndNotesReceivableNet / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember |  |
Inventory, Operative Builders | 0 us-gaap_InventoryOperativeBuilders / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember | 0 us-gaap_InventoryOperativeBuilders / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember |  |
Investments in and Advance to Affiliates, Subsidiaries, Associates, and Joint Ventures | 0 us-gaap_InvestmentsInAffiliatesSubsidiariesAssociatesAndJointVentures / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember | 0 us-gaap_InvestmentsInAffiliatesSubsidiariesAssociatesAndJointVentures / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember |  |
Deferred tax assets, net | 216,092 us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsLiabilitiesNet / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember | 215,923 us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsLiabilitiesNet / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember |  |
Other assets | 104,420 us-gaap_OtherAssets / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember | 99,099 us-gaap_OtherAssets / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember |  |
Investments in and Advances to Affiliates, Amount of Equity | 37,488 us-gaap_InvestmentsInAndAdvancesToAffiliatesAmountOfEquity / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember | 39,356 us-gaap_InvestmentsInAndAdvancesToAffiliatesAmountOfEquity / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember |  |
Total assets | 4,518,907 us-gaap_Assets / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember | 4,267,520 us-gaap_Assets / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember |  |
Due from Affiliates | 3,660,500 us-gaap_DueFromAffiliates / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember | 3,582,612 us-gaap_DueFromAffiliates / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember |  |
Liabilities and stockholders' equity |  |  |  |
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities | 131,682 us-gaap_AccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilitiesCurrentAndNoncurrent / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember | 138,298 us-gaap_AccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilitiesCurrentAndNoncurrent / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember |  |
Mortgages and notes payable | 2,763,532 us-gaap_NotesAndLoansPayable / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember | 2,513,165 us-gaap_NotesAndLoansPayable / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember |  |
Financial services | 0 us-gaap_FinancialServicesLiabilities / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember | 0 us-gaap_FinancialServicesLiabilities / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember |  |
Due to Affiliate | 19,123 us-gaap_DueToAffiliateCurrentAndNoncurrent / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember | 20,147 us-gaap_DueToAffiliateCurrentAndNoncurrent / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember |  |
Stockholders' equity | 1,604,570 us-gaap_StockholdersEquity / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember | 1,595,910 us-gaap_StockholdersEquity / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember |  |
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | 4,518,907 us-gaap_LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember | 4,267,520 us-gaap_LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember |  |
Guarantor Subsidiaries |  |  |  |
Assets |  |  |  |
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value | 69,405 us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember | 38,124 us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember | 57,749 us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember | 39,952 us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
Restricted cash | 0 us-gaap_RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalents / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember | 0 us-gaap_RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalents / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember |  |
Receivables | 140,849 us-gaap_AccountsAndNotesReceivableNet / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember | 123,024 us-gaap_AccountsAndNotesReceivableNet / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember |  |
Inventory, Operative Builders | 2,999,424 us-gaap_InventoryOperativeBuilders / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember | 2,980,056 us-gaap_InventoryOperativeBuilders / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember |  |
Investments in and Advance to Affiliates, Subsidiaries, Associates, and Joint Ventures | 73,502 us-gaap_InvestmentsInAffiliatesSubsidiariesAssociatesAndJointVentures / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember | 79,441 us-gaap_InvestmentsInAffiliatesSubsidiariesAssociatesAndJointVentures / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember |  |
Deferred tax assets, net | 549,546 us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsLiabilitiesNet / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember | 552,653 us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsLiabilitiesNet / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember |  |
Other assets | 13,558 us-gaap_OtherAssets / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember | 13,922 us-gaap_OtherAssets / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember |  |
Investments in and Advances to Affiliates, Amount of Equity | 0 us-gaap_InvestmentsInAndAdvancesToAffiliatesAmountOfEquity / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember | 0 us-gaap_InvestmentsInAndAdvancesToAffiliatesAmountOfEquity / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember |  |
Total assets | 3,843,184 us-gaap_Assets / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember | 3,787,220 us-gaap_Assets / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember |  |
Due from Affiliates | 0 us-gaap_DueFromAffiliates / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember | 0 us-gaap_DueFromAffiliates / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember |  |
Liabilities and stockholders' equity |  |  |  |
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities | 327,964 us-gaap_AccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilitiesCurrentAndNoncurrent / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember | 331,361 us-gaap_AccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilitiesCurrentAndNoncurrent / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember |  |
Mortgages and notes payable | 60,638 us-gaap_NotesAndLoansPayable / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember | 63,360 us-gaap_NotesAndLoansPayable / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember |  |
Financial services | 0 us-gaap_FinancialServicesLiabilities / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember | 0 us-gaap_FinancialServicesLiabilities / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember |  |
Due to Affiliate | 3,453,262 us-gaap_DueToAffiliateCurrentAndNoncurrent / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember | 3,392,499 us-gaap_DueToAffiliateCurrentAndNoncurrent / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember |  |
Stockholders' equity | 1,320 us-gaap_StockholdersEquity / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember | 0 us-gaap_StockholdersEquity / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember |  |
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | 3,843,184 us-gaap_LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember | 3,787,220 us-gaap_LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember |  |
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries |  |  |  |
Assets |  |  |  |
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value | 9,644 us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember | 17,364 us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember | 14,467 us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember | 15,724 us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
Restricted cash | 0 us-gaap_RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalents / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember | 0 us-gaap_RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalents / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember |  |
Receivables | 2,555 us-gaap_AccountsAndNotesReceivableNet / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember | 2,449 us-gaap_AccountsAndNotesReceivableNet / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember |  |
Inventory, Operative Builders | 246,959 us-gaap_InventoryOperativeBuilders / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember | 238,331 us-gaap_InventoryOperativeBuilders / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember |  |
Investments in and Advance to Affiliates, Subsidiaries, Associates, and Joint Ventures | 0 us-gaap_InvestmentsInAffiliatesSubsidiariesAssociatesAndJointVentures / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember | 0 us-gaap_InvestmentsInAffiliatesSubsidiariesAssociatesAndJointVentures / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember |  |
Deferred tax assets, net | 56,994 us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsLiabilitiesNet / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember | 56,656 us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsLiabilitiesNet / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember |  |
Other assets | 1,895 us-gaap_OtherAssets / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember | 1,894 us-gaap_OtherAssets / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember |  |
Investments in and Advances to Affiliates, Amount of Equity | 0 us-gaap_InvestmentsInAndAdvancesToAffiliatesAmountOfEquity / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember | 0 us-gaap_InvestmentsInAndAdvancesToAffiliatesAmountOfEquity / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember |  |
Total assets | 434,883 us-gaap_Assets / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember | 437,697 us-gaap_Assets / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember |  |
Due from Affiliates | 109,129 us-gaap_DueFromAffiliates / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember | 112,919 us-gaap_DueFromAffiliates / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember |  |
Liabilities and stockholders' equity |  |  |  |
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities | 99,501 us-gaap_AccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilitiesCurrentAndNoncurrent / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember | 112,939 us-gaap_AccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilitiesCurrentAndNoncurrent / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember |  |
Mortgages and notes payable | 0 us-gaap_NotesAndLoansPayable / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember | 0 us-gaap_NotesAndLoansPayable / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember |  |
Financial services | 1,970 us-gaap_FinancialServicesLiabilities / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember | 2,517 us-gaap_FinancialServicesLiabilities / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember |  |
Due to Affiliate | 297,244 us-gaap_DueToAffiliateCurrentAndNoncurrent / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember | 282,885 us-gaap_DueToAffiliateCurrentAndNoncurrent / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember |  |
Stockholders' equity | 36,168 us-gaap_StockholdersEquity / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember | 39,356 us-gaap_StockholdersEquity / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember |  |
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | 434,883 us-gaap_LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember | 437,697 us-gaap_LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember |  |
Consolidating Adjustments |  |  |  |
Assets |  |  |  |
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value | 0 us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember | 0 us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember | 0 us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember | 0 us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember
Restricted cash | 0 us-gaap_RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalents / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember | 0 us-gaap_RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalents / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember |  |
Receivables | 0 us-gaap_AccountsAndNotesReceivableNet / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember | 0 us-gaap_AccountsAndNotesReceivableNet / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember |  |
Inventory, Operative Builders | 0 us-gaap_InventoryOperativeBuilders / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember | 0 us-gaap_InventoryOperativeBuilders / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember |  |
Investments in and Advance to Affiliates, Subsidiaries, Associates, and Joint Ventures | 0 us-gaap_InvestmentsInAffiliatesSubsidiariesAssociatesAndJointVentures / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember | 0 us-gaap_InvestmentsInAffiliatesSubsidiariesAssociatesAndJointVentures / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember |  |
Deferred tax assets, net | 0 us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsLiabilitiesNet / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember | 0 us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsLiabilitiesNet / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember |  |
Other assets | 0 us-gaap_OtherAssets / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember | 0 us-gaap_OtherAssets / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember |  |
Investments in and Advances to Affiliates, Amount of Equity | (37,488)us-gaap_InvestmentsInAndAdvancesToAffiliatesAmountOfEquity / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember | (39,356)us-gaap_InvestmentsInAndAdvancesToAffiliatesAmountOfEquity / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember |  |
Total assets | (3,807,117)us-gaap_Assets / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember | (3,734,887)us-gaap_Assets / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember |  |
Due from Affiliates | (3,769,629)us-gaap_DueFromAffiliates / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember | (3,695,531)us-gaap_DueFromAffiliates / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember |  |
Liabilities and stockholders' equity |  |  |  |
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities | 0 us-gaap_AccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilitiesCurrentAndNoncurrent / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember | 0 us-gaap_AccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilitiesCurrentAndNoncurrent / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember |  |
Mortgages and notes payable | 0 us-gaap_NotesAndLoansPayable / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember | 0 us-gaap_NotesAndLoansPayable / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember |  |
Financial services | 0 us-gaap_FinancialServicesLiabilities / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember | 0 us-gaap_FinancialServicesLiabilities / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember |  |
Due to Affiliate | (3,769,629)us-gaap_DueToAffiliateCurrentAndNoncurrent / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember | (3,695,531)us-gaap_DueToAffiliateCurrentAndNoncurrent / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember |  |
Stockholders' equity | (37,488)us-gaap_StockholdersEquity / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember | (39,356)us-gaap_StockholdersEquity / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember |  |
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | (3,807,117)us-gaap_LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember | (3,734,887)us-gaap_LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ConsolidationEliminationsMember |  |
Homebuilding [Member] |  |  |  |
Assets |  |  |  |
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value | 545,641 us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = kbh_HomebuildingMember | 356,366 us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = kbh_HomebuildingMember | 303,269 us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = kbh_HomebuildingMember |
Total assets | 4,979,712 us-gaap_Assets / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = kbh_HomebuildingMember | 4,747,064 us-gaap_Assets / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = kbh_HomebuildingMember |  |
Liabilities and stockholders' equity |  |  |  |
Total Liabilities Homebuilding | 3,383,317 us-gaap_Liabilities / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = kbh_HomebuildingMember | 3,159,123 us-gaap_Liabilities / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = kbh_HomebuildingMember |  |
Homebuilding [Member] | KB Home Corporate |  |  |  |
Assets |  |  |  |
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value | 472,130 us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = kbh_HomebuildingMember | 303,280 us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = kbh_HomebuildingMember |  |
Total assets | 820,919 us-gaap_Assets / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = kbh_HomebuildingMember | 645,552 us-gaap_Assets / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = kbh_HomebuildingMember |  |
Liabilities and stockholders' equity |  |  |  |
Total Liabilities Homebuilding | 2,895,214 us-gaap_Liabilities / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = kbh_HomebuildingMember | 2,651,463 us-gaap_Liabilities / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = kbh_HomebuildingMember |  |
Homebuilding [Member] | Guarantor Subsidiaries |  |  |  |
Assets |  |  |  |
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value | 66,305 us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = kbh_HomebuildingMember | 38,124 us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = kbh_HomebuildingMember |  |
Total assets | 3,843,184 us-gaap_Assets / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = kbh_HomebuildingMember | 3,787,220 us-gaap_Assets / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = kbh_HomebuildingMember |  |
Liabilities and stockholders' equity |  |  |  |
Total Liabilities Homebuilding | 388,602 us-gaap_Liabilities / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = kbh_HomebuildingMember | 394,721 us-gaap_Liabilities / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = kbh_HomebuildingMember |  |
Homebuilding [Member] | Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries |  |  |  |
Assets |  |  |  |
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value | 7,206 us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = kbh_HomebuildingMember | 14,962 us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = kbh_HomebuildingMember |  |
Total assets | 315,609 us-gaap_Assets / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = kbh_HomebuildingMember | 314,292 us-gaap_Assets / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember / us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis = kbh_HomebuildingMember |  |
Liabilities and stockholders' equity |  |  |  |
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Assets |  |  |  |
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