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Cover Page - shares
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2026
Apr. 30, 2026
Cover [Abstract]    
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Quarterly Report true  
Document Period End Date Mar. 31, 2026  
Document Transition Report false  
Entity File Number 001-34856  
Entity Registrant Name THE HOWARD HUGHES CORPORATION  
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE  
Entity Tax Identification Number 36-4673192  
Entity Address, Address Line One 9950 Woodloch Forest Drive  
Entity Address, Address Line Two Suite 1100  
Entity Address, City or Town The Woodlands  
Entity Address, State or Province TX  
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 77380  
City Area Code (281)  
Local Phone Number 719-6100  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Entity Interactive Data Current Yes  
Entity Filer Category Non-accelerated Filer  
Entity Small Business false  
Entity Emerging Growth Company false  
Entity Shell Company false  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding (in shares)   10
Entity Central Index Key 0001498828  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q1  
Amendment Flag false  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2026