v3.26.1
Noncontrolling Interests (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
 3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2026
Jun. 30, 2025
Jun. 30, 2026
Jun. 30, 2025
Noncontrolling Interests in the Operating Partnership [Roll Forward]        
Beginning noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership     $ 52,777  
Adjustment of noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership to fair value $ 16,943 $ 3,829 8,509 $ 927
Conversions of Common Units to Common Stock     (700) 0
Redemptions of Common Units     (24) (10)
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership 1,716 365 2,295 2,321
Distributions to noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership     (2,017) (2,151)
Total noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership 60,840   60,840  
Net Income Available for Common Stockholders and Transfers From Noncontrolling Interests in the Operating Partnership [Abstract]        
Net income available for common stockholders 93,474 18,270 124,837 115,719
Highwoods Properties, Inc. [Member]        
Noncontrolling Interests in the Operating Partnership [Roll Forward]        
Beginning noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership 43,189 63,759 52,777 65,791
Adjustment of noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership to fair value 16,943 3,829 8,509 927
Conversions of Common Units to Common Stock 0 0 (700) 0
Redemptions of Common Units 0 0 (24) (10)
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership 1,716 365 2,295 2,321
Distributions to noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership (1,008) (1,075) (2,017) (2,151)
Total noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership 60,840 66,878 60,840 66,878
Net Income Available for Common Stockholders and Transfers From Noncontrolling Interests in the Operating Partnership [Abstract]        
Net income available for common stockholders 93,474 18,270 124,837 115,719
Increase in additional paid in capital from conversions of Common Units to Common Stock 0 0 700 0
Redemptions of Common Units 0 0 24 10
Change from net income available for common stockholders and transfers from noncontrolling interests $ 93,474 $ 18,270 $ 125,561 $ 115,729
Midtown West Joint Venture [Member]        
Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Affiliates [Abstract]        
Consolidated joint venture, partner's interest (in hundredths) 20.00%   20.00%  
HRLP Bloc 83, LP [Member]        
Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Affiliates [Abstract]        
Consolidated joint venture, partner's interest (in hundredths) 90.00%   90.00%  
Terraces JV, LLC [Member]        
Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Affiliates [Abstract]        
Consolidated joint venture, partner's interest (in hundredths) 20.00%   20.00%