| Component: (Network and Table) | |
|---|---|
| Network | 2412402 - Disclosure - Commitments and Contingencies (Details) (http://www.drhorton.com/role/CommitmentsAndContingenciesDetails) |
| Table | Product Liability Contingency [Table] |
| Reporting Entity [Axis] | 0000882184 (http://www.sec.gov/CIK) |
| Segments [Axis] | Homebuilding [Member] |
| Product Liability Contingency [Line Items] | Period [Axis] | |
|---|---|---|
2012-10-01 - 2013-09-30 | 2011-10-01 - 2012-09-30 | |
Changes in warranty liability | ||
Warranty liability, beginning of year | 56,800,000 | 46,200,000 |
Warranties issued | 26,700,000 | 18,700,000 |
Changes in liability for pre-existing warranties | 10,100,000 | 15,100,000 |
Settlements made | (36,700,000) | (23,200,000) |
Warranty liability, end of year | 56,900,000 | 56,800,000 |