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Note 20 - Investments in Unconsolidated Homebuilding and Land Development Joint Ventures (Details) - Unconsolidated Homebuilding and Land Development Joint Ventures (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
 3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2014
Jan. 31, 2013
Oct. 31, 2013
Equity of:      
Debt to capitalization ratio 16.00%    
Our share of net income $ 2,571 $ 2,289  
Homebuilding [Member] | Homebuilding Venture [Member] | Corporate Joint Venture [Member]
      
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]      
Cash and cash equivalents 31,376   30,102
Inventories 105,593   101,735
Other assets 5,360   6,868
Total assets 142,329   138,705
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 25,752   28,016
Notes payable 19,648   23,904
Total liabilities 45,400   51,920
Equity of:      
Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. 42,979   44,141
Others 53,950   42,644
Total equity 96,929   86,785
Total liabilities and equity 142,329   138,705
Debt to capitalization ratio 17.00%   22.00%
Revenues 51,275 60,143  
Cost of sales and expenses (46,080) (56,288)  
Joint venture net income 5,195 3,855  
Our share of net income 2,548 (93)  
Homebuilding [Member] | Land Development Venture [Member] | Corporate Joint Venture [Member]
      
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]      
Cash and cash equivalents 444   639
Inventories 11,838   11,080
Total assets 12,282   11,719
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 4,517   4,047
Total liabilities 4,517   4,047
Equity of:      
Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. 2,850   2,703
Others 4,915   4,969
Total equity 7,765   7,672
Total liabilities and equity 12,282   11,719
Debt to capitalization ratio 0.00%   0.00%
Revenues 1,914 7,814  
Cost of sales and expenses (1,619) (2,949)  
Joint venture net income 295 4,865  
Our share of net income 147 2,433  
Homebuilding [Member] | Corporate Joint Venture [Member]
      
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]      
Cash and cash equivalents 31,820   30,741
Inventories 117,431   112,815
Other assets 5,360   6,868
Total assets 154,611   150,424
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 30,269   32,063
Notes payable 19,648   23,904
Total liabilities 49,917   55,967
Equity of:      
Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. 45,829   46,844
Others 58,865   47,613
Total equity 104,694   94,457
Total liabilities and equity 154,611   150,424
Debt to capitalization ratio 16.00%   20.00%
Revenues 53,189 67,957  
Cost of sales and expenses (47,699) (59,237)  
Joint venture net income 5,490 8,720  
Our share of net income $ 2,695 $ 2,340