UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Notice of Effectiveness
Effectiveness Date:	January 11, 2010 4:00 P.M.

Form:	S-4
CIK: 0000833199 Company Name: K HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES INC File Number: 333-163967
CIK: 0000357294 Company Name: HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES INC File Number: 333-163967-01