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Document Information [Line Items]  
Document Type 8-K
Document Period End Date Jan. 23, 2023
Entity Registrant Name M.D.C. Holdings, Inc.
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE
Entity File Number 1-8951
Entity Tax Identification Number 84-0622967
Entity Address, Address Line One 4350 South Monaco Street
Entity Address, Address Line Two Suite 500
Entity Address, City or Town Denver
Entity Address, State or Province CO
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 80237
City Area Code 303
Local Phone Number 773-1100
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 0000773141
Amendment Flag false
Common Stock [Member]  
Document Information [Line Items]  
Title of 12(b) Security Common Stock, $.01 par value
Trading Symbol MDC
Security Exchange Name NYSE
Senior Notes, 6%, Due January 2043 [Member]  
Document Information [Line Items]  
Title of 12(b) Security 6% Senior Notes due January 2043
Trading Symbol MDC 43
Security Exchange Name NYSE