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Document and Entity Information
9 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2014
Jul. 30, 2014
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 Jun. 30, 2014  
Amendment Flag false  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2014  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q3  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --09-30  
Entity Filer Category Accelerated Filer  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   26,768,714