UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Notice of Effectiveness
Effectiveness Date:	January 28, 2011 9:00 A.M.

Form:	S-3
CIK: 0000357294 Company Name: HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES INC File Number: 333-171349
CIK: 0000833199 Company Name: K HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES INC File Number: 333-171349-01