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Document and Entity Information
3 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2011
Jan. 27, 2012
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]    
Entity Registrant Name BEAZER HOMES USA INC  
Entity Central Index Key 0000915840  
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Period End Date Dec. 31, 2011  
Amendment Flag false  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2012  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q1  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --09-30  
Entity Filer Category Accelerated Filer  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   76,384,641