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Note 5 - Variable Interest Entities (Details Textual) $ in Millions	Apr. 30, 2019 USD ($)
Deposits Associated with Land and Lot Options of Unconsolidated Variable Interest Entities	$ 69.2
Purchase Price Associated with Land and Lot Options of Unconsolidated Variable Interest Entities	$ 1,300.0

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- Definition

Cash and letter of credit deposits associated with land and lot options of unconsolidated variable interest entities.

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Balance Type:	debit
Period Type:	instant

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Purchase price associated with land and lot options of unconsolidated variable interest entities.

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Namespace Prefix:	hov_
Data Type:	xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type:	debit
Period Type:	instant