| Cover | Jul. 31, 2024 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Jul. 31, 2024 |
| Entity File Number | 001-41779 |
| Entity Registrant Name | HOWARD HUGHES HOLDINGS INC. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001981792 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 93-1869991 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 9950 Woodloch Forest Drive |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 1100 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | The Woodlands |
| Entity Address, State or Province | TX |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 77381 |
| City Area Code | 281 |
| Local Phone Number | 719-6100 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common stock $0.01 par value per share |
| Trading Symbol | HHH |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
