| Document and Entity Information | Nov. 13, 2024 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001053352 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Nov. 13, 2024 |
| Entity Registrant Name | HERITAGE COMMERCE CORP |
| Entity Incorporation State Country Code | CA |
| Entity File Number | 000-23877 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 77-0469558 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 224 Airport Parkway |
| Entity Address, City or Town | San Jose |
| Entity Address, State or Province | CA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 95110 |
| City Area Code | (408) |
| Local Phone Number | 947-6900 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Security 12b Title | Common Stock, No Par Value |
| Trading Symbol | HTBK |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
