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EXHIBIT 23.2
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT
We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement of
Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. on Form S-4 of our report dated September 6, 2000,
appearing in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Washington Homes, Inc. for the
year ended July 31, 2000 and to the reference to us under the heading "Experts"
in the Prospectus, which is part of this Registration Statement.
/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP
Deloitte & Touche LLP
McLean, Virginia
December 18, 2000
