| Cover | Oct. 23, 2024 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Oct. 23, 2024 |
| Entity Registrant Name | Dream Finders Homes, Inc. |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 001-39916 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 85-2983036 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 14701 Phillips Highway |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 300 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Jacksonville |
| Entity Address, State or Province | FL |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 32256 |
| City Area Code | 904 |
| Local Phone Number | 644-7670 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Class A Common Stock |
| Trading Symbol | DFH |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001825088 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
