| Cover Page | Feb. 18, 2021 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Feb. 18, 2021 |
| Entity Registrant Name | Tri Pointe Homes, Inc. |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 1-35796 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 61-1763235 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 940 Southwood Blvd |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 200 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Incline Village |
| Entity Address, State or Province | NV |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 89451 |
| City Area Code | 775 |
| Local Phone Number | 413-1030 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share |
| Trading Symbol | TPH |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001561680 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
