EXHIBIT 23.2
 
                        CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
 
    We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement
(Form S-8 33-91904) of Beazer Homes USA, Inc. of our report dated October 27,
1995, with respect to the consolidated financial statements of Beazer Homes USA,
Inc. included in this Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended September 30,
1997.
 
/s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP
 
Atlanta, Georgia
December 29, 1997