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EXHIBIT 23.1
Consent of Independent Auditors
We consent to the incorporation by reference in the following registration
statements on Forms S-3 and S-4 and related prospectuses and in the following
registration statements on Form S-8 of D.R. Horton, Inc. of our report dated
November 9, 2000 with respect to the consolidated financial statements of D.R.
Horton, Inc. included in this Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended
September 30, 2000.
Form S-3 Registration No. 333-57193
Registration No. 333-76175
Form S-4 Registration No. 333-56491
Form S-8 Registration No. 33-48874
Registration No. 33-83162
Registration No. 333-3572
Registration No. 333-47767
Registration No. 333-51473
Registration No. 333-72423
ERNST & YOUNG LLP
Fort Worth, Texas
December 11, 2000
