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Note 7 (Detail)	Jul. 31, 2012
Potential Class, Number of Homes	1,065

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- Definition

Number of homes in the potential class related to class action law suit filed against Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. and K. Hovnanian Venture I, L.L.C.

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Namespace Prefix:	hov_
Data Type:	xbrli:integerItemType
Balance Type:	na
Period Type:	instant