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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001437749-20-004137
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	DEFA14A
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
FILED AS OF DATE:		20200302
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20200302
EFFECTIVENESS DATE:		20200302

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000357294
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	OPERATIVE BUILDERS [1531]
		IRS NUMBER:				221851059
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1031

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-08551
		FILM NUMBER:		20677278

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		110 WEST FRONT STREET
		STREET 2:		PO BOX 500
		CITY:			RED BANK
		STATE:			NJ
		ZIP:			07701
		BUSINESS PHONE:		7327477800

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		110 WEST FRONT STREET PO BOX 500
		STREET 2:		110 WEST FRONT STREET PO BOX 500
		CITY:			RED BANK
		STATE:			NJ
		ZIP:			07701
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<p style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;font-size:10pt;margin:0pt;text-align:center;"><b>SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION</b></p>

<p style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;font-size:10pt;margin:0pt;text-align:center;"><b>WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549</b></p>

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<p style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;font-size:10pt;margin:0pt;text-align:center;"><b>SCHEDULE 14A</b></p>

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<p style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;font-size:10pt;margin:0pt;text-align:center;"><b>Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section&nbsp;14(a) of</b></p>

<p style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;font-size:10pt;margin:0pt;text-align:center;"><b>the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;)</b></p>

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<p style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;font-size:10pt;margin:0pt;text-align:left;">Check the appropriate box:</p>

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			<p style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;font-size:10pt;margin:0pt;text-align:left;"><b>Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)).</b></p>
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<p style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;font-size:10pt;margin:0pt;text-align:center;"><b>AMENDMENT TO PROXY STATEMENT FOR ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS TO BE HELD ON MARCH 24, 2020</b></p>

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<p style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;font-size:10pt;margin:0pt;text-align:center;"><b>EXPLANATORY STATEMENT</b></p>

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<p style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;font-size:10pt;margin:0pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:36pt;">Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (the &#8220;Company&#8221;) is issuing this amendment to its proxy statement dated February 7, 2020 (the &#8220;Proxy Statement&#8221;) in connection with the Company&#8217;s Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on March 24, 2020 (the &#8220;2020 Annual Meeting&#8221;) to clarify certain language in connection with the acceleration of awards pursuant to the 2020 Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. Stock Incentive Plan (the &#8220;2020 Plan&#8221;), as described in Proposal 3, to conform to the language contained in the 2020 Plan, which is included as Appendix A to the Proxy Statement.&nbsp;&nbsp;Corresponding changes are deemed made wherever applicable to the Proxy Statement.&nbsp;&nbsp;Except as specifically amended hereby, all information in the Proxy Statement remains unchanged.</p>

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<p style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;font-size:10pt;margin:0pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:36pt;">The third sentence under &#8220;Material Features of the 2020 Plan&#8212;Awards&#8221; of Proposal 3 (Approval of the 2020 Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. Stock Incentive Plan) is amended to read: &#8220;However, the Committee retains the ability under the 2020 Plan to waive terms and conditions applicable to an Award after the time of grant (including with respect to the ability to accelerate or waive vesting conditions) in connection with a Participant&#8217;s death or disability.&#8221;</p>

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<p style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;font-size:10pt;margin:0pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:36pt;">If you have already submitted a proxy and do not wish to change your vote, you do not need to take any further action.&nbsp;&nbsp;If you have submitted a proxy and wish to change your vote and are a shareholder of record, you may change your vote and revoke your proxy by (1) delivering written notice of revocation to Michael Discafani, Secretary, provided such statement is received no later than March 23, 2020, (2) voting again by Internet or telephone before the closing of voting facilities at 11:59 p.m. (Eastern Time) on March 23, 2020, (3) submitting a properly signed proxy card with a later date that is received no later than March 23, 2020 or (4) revoking your proxy and voting in person at the 2020 Annual Meeting. If you hold your shares in street name, you may submit new voting instructions by contacting your bank, broker or other nominee. You may also change your vote or revoke your proxy in person at the 2020 Annual Meeting if you obtain a signed proxy from the record holder (broker or other nominee) giving you the right to vote the shares.&nbsp;&nbsp;Please note that attendance at the 2020 Annual Meeting will not by itself revoke a proxy.</p>

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<p style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;font-size:10pt;margin:0pt;text-align:center;">WHETHER OR NOT YOU EXPECT TO ATTEND THE 2020 ANNUAL MEETING, WE URGE YOU TO SUBMIT A PROXY FOR YOUR SHARES BY INTERNET OR TELEPHONE OR BY SIGNING, DATING AND RETURNING A PROXY CARD, AS APPLICABLE, AS DESCRIBED IN THE PROXY STATEMENT.&nbsp;&nbsp;IF YOUR SHARES ARE HELD IN A BANK OR BROKERAGE ACCOUNT, PLEASE REFER TO THE MATERIALS PROVIDED BY YOUR BANK OR BROKER FOR VOTING INSTRUCTIONS.</p>

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