| Document And Entity Information | Apr. 24, 2024 |
| Document and Entity Information [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Apr. 24, 2024 |
| Entity Registrant Name | CENTURY COMMUNITIES, INC. |
| Entity File Number | 001-36491 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 68-0521411 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 8390 East Crescent Parkway |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 650 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Greenwood Village |
| Entity Address, State or Province | CO |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 80111 |
| City Area Code | 303 |
| Local Phone Number | 770-8300 |
| 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 | CCS |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001576940 |
