Document and Entity Information
Document and Entity Information | Sep. 17, 2019 |
Cover [Abstract] | |
Amendment Flag | false |
Entity Central Index Key | 0001095996 |
Document Type | 8-K |
Document Period End Date | Sep. 17, 2019 |
Entity Registrant Name | WILLIAM LYON HOMES |
Entity Incorporation State Country Code | DE |
Entity File Number | 001-31625 |
Entity Tax Identification Number | 33-0864902 |
Entity Address, Address Line One | 4695 MacArthur Court |
Entity Address, Address Line Two | 8th Floor |
Entity Address, City or Town | Newport Beach |
Entity Address, State or Province | CA |
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 92660 |
City Area Code | (949) |
Local Phone Number | 833-3600 |
Written Communications | false |
Soliciting Material | false |
Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
Security 12b Title | Class A Common Stock, $0.01 par value |
Trading Symbol | WLH |
Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |