COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Amount of outstanding letters of credit and surety bonds	$ 53.1	$ 58.7

The total amount of the contingent obligation under letters of credit and surety bonds outstanding as of the reporting date.

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Namespace Prefix:	hhc_
Data Type:	xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type:	credit
Period Type:	instant