| Document and Entity Information | Mar. 15, 2024 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Entity Registrant Name | BEAZER HOMES USA INC |
| Entity Incorporation State Country Code | DE |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000915840 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Mar. 15, 2024 |
| Entity File Number | 001-12822 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 58-2086934 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 2002 Summit Boulevard |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | 15th Floor |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Atlanta |
| Entity Address, State or Province | GA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 30319 |
| City Area Code | (770) |
| Local Phone Number | 829-3700 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Security 12b Title | Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share |
| Trading Symbol | BZH |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
