UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Notice of Effectiveness
Effectiveness Date:	October 6, 2008 3:00 P.M.

Form:	S-4
CIK: 0000833199 Company Name: K HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES INC File Number: 333-153587
CIK: 0000357294 Company Name: HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES INC File Number: 333-153587-01