January 24, 2019

Securities and Exchange Commission

450 Fifth Street, N.W.

Judiciary Plaza

Washington D.C. 20549-1004

Dear Sir or Madam:

Pursuant to regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission submitted herewith for filing on behalf of KB Home is its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended November 30, 2018.

This filing is being effected by direct transmission to the Commission's EDGAR system.

Very Truly Yours,

/s/ William R. Hollinger

William R. Hollinger

Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer