| Document and Entity Information | Oct. 26, 2022 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Entity Registrant Name | Taylor Morrison Home Corp |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001562476 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Oct. 26, 2022 |
| Entity Incorporation State Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 001-35873 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 83-2026677 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 4900 N. Scottsdale Road |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 2000 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Scottsdale |
| Entity Address, State or Province | AZ |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 85251 |
| City Area Code | (480) |
| Local Phone Number | 840-8100 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Security 12b Title | Common Stock, $0.00001 par value |
| Trading Symbol | TMHC |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
