Cover Page
Cover Page | Dec. 22, 2020 | Oct. 21, 2020 |
Cover [Abstract] | ||
Document Type | 8-K | |
Document Period End Date | Dec. 22, 2020 | |
Entity Registrant Name | MERITAGE HOMES CORPORATION | |
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | MD | |
Entity File Number | 1-9977 | |
Entity Tax Identification Number | 86-0611231 | |
Entity Address, Address Line One | 8800 E. Raintree Drive | |
Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 300 | |
Entity Address, City or Town | Scottsdale | |
Entity Address, State or Province | AZ | |
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 85260 | |
City Area Code | 480 | |
Local Phone Number | 515-8100 | |
Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock $.01 par value | |
Trading Symbol | MTH | |
Security Exchange Name | NYSE | |
Written Communications | false | |
Soliciting Material | false | |
Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false | |
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false | |
Entity Emerging Growth Company | false | |
Entity Central Index Key | 0000833079 | |
Amendment Flag | false | |
Document Information [Line Items] | ||
Document Period End Date | Dec. 22, 2020 |