HOVVB / Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. - SEC Filings, Annual Report, Proxy Statement

Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc.
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SEC Filings
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SEC Filings (Chronological Order)
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August 29, 2025 EX-10.E

2020 HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC. THIRD AMENDED AND RESTATED STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN PERFORMANCE SHARE UNIT AGREEMENT (EBIT ROI Performance Vesting)

Exhibit 10(e) 2020 HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC. THIRD AMENDED AND RESTATED STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN PERFORMANCE SHARE UNIT AGREEMENT (EBIT ROI Performance Vesting) Participant: Date of Grant: Target Number of PSUs: Date of Vesting of Earned PSUs: Date Percentage of Earned PSUs [Date] 100% 1.Grant of PSUs. For valuable consideration, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc.,

August 29, 2025 EX-10.B

2020 HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC. THIRD AMENDED AND RESTATED STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN PERFORMANCE SHARE UNIT AGREEMENT (EBIT Performance Vesting)

Exhibit 10(b) 2020 HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC. THIRD AMENDED AND RESTATED STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN PERFORMANCE SHARE UNIT AGREEMENT (EBIT Performance Vesting) Participant: Date of Grant: Target Number of PSUs: Date of Vesting of Earned PSUs: Date Percentage of Earned PSUs [Date] 100% 1.Grant of PSUs. For valuable consideration, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc., a De

August 29, 2025 EX-31.B

CERTIFICATIONS

CERTIFICATIONS Exhibit 31(b) I, Brad O’Connor, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended July 31, 2025 of Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (the “registrant”); 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances un

August 29, 2025 EX-10.D

2020 HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC. THIRD AMENDED AND RESTATED STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN PERFORMANCE SHARE UNIT AGREEMENT (EBIT ROI Performance Vesting)

Exhibit 10(d) 2020 HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC. THIRD AMENDED AND RESTATED STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN PERFORMANCE SHARE UNIT AGREEMENT (EBIT ROI Performance Vesting) Participant: Date of Grant: Target Number of PSUs: Date of Vesting of Earned PSUs: Date Percentage of Earned PSUs [Date] 100% 1.Grant of PSUs. For valuable consideration, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc.,

August 29, 2025 EX-10.F

HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC. PHANTOM PERFORMANCE SHARE UNIT AGREEMENT (EBIT ROI Performance Vesting)

Exhibit 10(f) HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC. PHANTOM PERFORMANCE SHARE UNIT AGREEMENT (EBIT ROI Performance Vesting) Participant: Date of Grant: Target Number of PPSUs: Date of Vesting of Earned PPSUs: Date Percentage of Earned PPSUs [Date] 100% 1.Grant of PPSUs. For valuable consideration, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc., a Delaware Corporation (the "Company"), h

August 29, 2025 EX-32.B

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

Exhibit 32(b) CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 In connection with the Quarterly Report of Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10‑Q for the period ended July 31, 2025 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Brad O’Connor, Chief Financial Officer an

August 29, 2025 EX-10.A

2020 HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC. THIRD AMENDED AND RESTATED STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN PERFORMANCE SHARE UNIT AGREEMENT (EBIT Performance Vesting)

Exhibit 10(a) 2020 HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC. THIRD AMENDED AND RESTATED STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN PERFORMANCE SHARE UNIT AGREEMENT (EBIT Performance Vesting) Participant: Date of Grant: Target Number of PSUs: Date of Vesting of Earned PSUs: Date Percentage of Earned PSUs [Date] 100% 1.Grant of PSUs. For valuable consideration, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc., a De

August 29, 2025 EX-10.C

HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC. PHANTOM PERFORMANCE SHARE UNIT AGREEMENT (EBIT Performance Vesting)

Exhibit 10(c) HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC. PHANTOM PERFORMANCE SHARE UNIT AGREEMENT (EBIT Performance Vesting) Participant: Date of Grant: Target Number of PPSUs: Date of Vesting of Earned PPSUs: Date Percentage of Earned PPSUs [Date] 100% 1.Grant of PPSUs. For valuable consideration, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc., a Delaware Corporation (the "Company"), hereb

August 29, 2025 EX-32.A

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

Exhibit 32(a) CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 In connection with the Quarterly Report of Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10‑Q for the period ended July 31, 2025 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Ara K. Hovnanian, President and Chief Exe

August 29, 2025 EX-31.A

CERTIFICATIONS

CERTIFICATIONS Exhibit 31(a) I, Ara K. Hovnanian, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended July 31, 2025 of Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (the “registrant”); 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances

August 29, 2025 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☒ Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the quarterly period ended July 31, 2025 OR ☐ Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Commission file number 1-8551 Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (E

August 21, 2025 EX-99.1

HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES REPORTS FISCAL 2025 THIRD QUARTER RESULTS Total Revenues Increased 11% Year-Over-Year Met or Exceeded All Guidance Metrics Provided 86% of Total Lots Are Optioned, Highest Percentage Ever Second Highest TTM ROE Amongst Midsized

Exhibit 99.1 HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC. News Release Contact: Brad G. O’Connor Jeffrey T. O’Keefe Chief Financial Officer Vice President, Investor Relations 732-747-7800 732-747-7800 HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES REPORTS FISCAL 2025 THIRD QUARTER RESULTS Total Revenues Increased 11% Year-Over-Year Met or Exceeded All Guidance Metrics Provided 86% of Total Lots Are Optioned, Highest Percentage Ever Second

August 21, 2025 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 21, 2025 HOVNANIAN ENTERPR

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 21, 2025 HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Delaware (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) 1-8551 (Commission File Numb

May 30, 2025 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☒ Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the quarterly period ended April 30, 2025 OR ☐ Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Commission file number 1-8551 Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (

May 30, 2025 EX-32.B

Section 1350 Certification of Chief Financial Officer.

Exhibit 32(b) CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 In connection with the Quarterly Report of Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10‑Q for the period ended April 30, 2025 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Brad O’Connor, Chief Financial Officer o

May 30, 2025 EX-31.B

Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Financial Officer.

CERTIFICATIONS Exhibit 31(b) I, Brad O’Connor, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended April 30, 2025 of Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (the “registrant”); 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances u

May 30, 2025 EX-31.A

Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Executive Officer.

CERTIFICATIONS Exhibit 31(a) I, Ara K. Hovnanian, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended April 30, 2025 of Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (the “registrant”); 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstance

May 30, 2025 EX-32.A

Section 1350 Certification of Chief Executive Officer.

Exhibit 32(a) CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 In connection with the Quarterly Report of Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10‑Q for the period ended April 30, 2025 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Ara K. Hovnanian, President and Chief Ex

May 20, 2025 8-K

Results of Operations and Financial Condition, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 20, 2025 HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Delaware (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) 1-8551 (Commission File Number)

May 20, 2025 EX-99.1

HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES REPORTS FISCAL 2025 SECOND QUARTER RESULTS Second Highest TTM ROE Amongst Midsized Homebuilders Redeemed Early the Remaining $27 Million of the 13.5% Senior Notes Due 2026 and Repurchased 2% of Our Common Stock 15% Year-Over-Yea

Exhibit 99.1 HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC. News Release Contact: Brad G. O’Connor Jeffrey T. O’Keefe Chief Financial Officer Vice President, Investor Relations 732-747-7800 732-747-7800 HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES REPORTS FISCAL 2025 SECOND QUARTER RESULTS Second Highest TTM ROE Amongst Midsized Homebuilders Redeemed Early the Remaining $27 Million of the 13.5% Senior Notes Due 2026 and Repurchased 2% of

April 11, 2025 8-K

Other Events

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 11, 2025 HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Delaware (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) 1-8551 (Commission File Numbe

March 28, 2025 8-K

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 27, 2025 HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Delaware (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) 1-8551 (Commission File Numbe

February 28, 2025 EX-31.A

Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Executive Officer.

CERTIFICATIONS Exhibit 31(a) I, Ara K. Hovnanian, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended January 31, 2025 of Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (the “registrant”); 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstan

February 28, 2025 EX-32.B

Section 1350 Certification of Chief Financial Officer.

Exhibit 32(b) CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 In connection with the Quarterly Report of Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10‑Q for the period ended January 31, 2025 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Brad O’Connor, Chief Financial Officer

February 28, 2025 EX-31.B

Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Financial Officer.

CERTIFICATIONS Exhibit 31(b) I, Brad O’Connor, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended January 31, 2025 of Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (the “registrant”); 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances

February 28, 2025 EX-10.B

Form of 2025 Long-Term Incentive Program Award Agreement - Class B.

Exhibit 10(b) 2020 HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC. THIRD AMENDED AND RESTATED STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN 2025 LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PROGRAM AWARD AGREEMENT Participant: Date of Grant: [Date] Deemed Share Price: $XX.XX Maximum LTIP Award (total): Target LTIP Award (total): Maximum Number of Class B Shares: Target Number of Class B Shares: 1. Grant of LTIP Award. For valuable consideration, receipt of which is

February 28, 2025 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☒ Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the quarterly period ended January 31, 2025 OR ☐ Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Commission file number 1-8551 Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc.

February 28, 2025 EX-32.A

Section 1350 Certification of Chief Executive Officer.

Exhibit 32(a) CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 In connection with the Quarterly Report of Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10‑Q for the period ended January 31, 2025 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Ara K. Hovnanian, President and Chief

February 28, 2025 EX-10.A

Form of 2025 Long-Term Incentive Program Award Agreement - Class A.

Exhibit 10(a) 2020 HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC. THIRD AMENDED AND RESTATED STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN 2025 LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PROGRAM AWARD AGREEMENT Participant: Date of Grant: [Date] Deemed Share Price: $XX.XX Maximum LTIP Award (total): Target LTIP Award (total): Maximum Number of Class A Shares: Target Number of Class A Shares: 1. Grant of LTIP Award. For valuable consideration, receipt of which is

February 24, 2025 EX-99.1

HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES REPORTS FISCAL 2025 FIRST QUARTER RESULTS 13% Increase in Total Revenues Income Before Income Taxes Increased 22% Year-Over-Year 7% Year-Over-Year Quarterly Growth in Consolidated Contracts Total Consolidated Lots Controlled Inc

Exhibit 99.1 HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC. News Release Contact: Brad G. O’Connor Jeffrey T. O’Keefe Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer Vice President, Investor Relations 732-747-7800 732-747-7800 HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES REPORTS FISCAL 2025 FIRST QUARTER RESULTS 13% Increase in Total Revenues Income Before Income Taxes Increased 22% Year-Over-Year 7% Year-Over-Year Quarterly Growth in Consolidated Co

February 24, 2025 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 24, 2025 HOVNANIAN ENTER

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 24, 2025 HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Delaware (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) 1-8551 (Commission File Nu

February 19, 2025 CORRESP

HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC. 90 Matawan Road, Fifth Floor Matawan, NJ 07747

HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC. 90 Matawan Road, Fifth Floor Matawan, NJ 07747 VIA EDGAR February 19, 2025 Mr. Ameen Hamady Mr. Isaac Esquivel United States Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Corporation Finance Office of Real Estate & Construction 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 RE: Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. Form 10-K for the Fiscal Year Ended October 31, 2024 Form 8-K filed D

February 7, 2025 DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ☒ Defin

February 7, 2025 DEFA14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registran

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ☐ Defin

December 18, 2024 EX-31.B

Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Financial Officer.

CERTIFICATIONS Exhibit 31(b) I, Brad O’Connor, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended October 31, 2024 of Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (the “registrant”); 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances unde

December 18, 2024 EX-19.A

Securities Trading Policy.

Exhibit 19(a) LE010 Securities Trading Policy LE010 SECURITIES TRADING POLICY HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC.

December 18, 2024 EX-21

Subsidiaries of the Registrant.

Exhibit 21 Legal Entity Name State of Formation Eastern National Title Agency Arizona, LLC AZ GTIS-HOV AT SILVERSTONE LLC AZ GTIS-HOV Pointe 16 LLC AZ K.

December 18, 2024 EX-31.A

Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Executive Officer.

CERTIFICATIONS Exhibit 31(a) I, Ara K. Hovnanian, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended October 31, 2024 of Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (the “registrant”); 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances u

December 18, 2024 EX-32.A

Section 1350 Certification of Chief Executive Officer (furnished herewith).

Exhibit 32(a) CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 In connection with the Annual Report of Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10‑K for the year ended October 31, 2024 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Ara K. Hovnanian, President and Chief Execu

December 18, 2024 10-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 10-K ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2024 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTIO

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 10-K ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2024 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Commission file number: 1-8551 Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (Exact Name of Regis

December 18, 2024 EX-32.B

Section 1350 Certification of Chief Financial Officer (furnished herewith).

Exhibit 32(b) CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 In connection with the Annual Report of Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10‑K for the year ended October 31, 2024 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Brad O’Connor, Chief Financial Officer and

December 18, 2024 EX-23.A

Consent of Deloitte & Touche LLP.

Exhibit 23a CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We consent to the incorporation by reference in the following Registration Statements of our report dated December 18, 2024, relating to the consolidated financial statements of Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc.

December 18, 2024 EX-4.N

Description of the Registrant’s securities.

Exhibit 4(n) DESCRIPTION OF CAPITAL STOCK The following description of the common stock and preferred stock of Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc.

December 5, 2024 EX-99.1

HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES REPORTS FISCAL 2024 FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR RESULTS Full Year Income Before Income Taxes Increased 24% Year-Over-Year 44% Year-Over-Year Quarterly Growth in Consolidated Contracts Total Consolidated Lots Controlled Increase

Exhibit 99.1 HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC. News Release Contact: Brad G. O’Connor Jeffrey T. O’Keefe Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer Vice President, Investor Relations 732-747-7800 732-747-7800 HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES REPORTS FISCAL 2024 FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR RESULTS Full Year Income Before Income Taxes Increased 24% Year-Over-Year 44% Year-Over-Year Quarterly Growth in Consolidated Contrac

December 5, 2024 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 5, 2024 HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Delaware (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) 1-8551 (Commission File Num

September 19, 2024 SC 13D/A

HOV / Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. / HOVNANIAN ARA K - SC 13D/A Activist Investment

SC 13D/A 1 d888771dsc13da.htm SC 13D/A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 11)* Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Class A Common Stock, $.01 par value per share (Title of Class of Securities) 442487203 (CUSIP Number) Ara K. Hovnanian 90 Matawan Road, 5th Floor, Matawan, NJ 07747 (73

August 30, 2024 EX-10.F

Form of 2024 Associate Restricted Share Unit Agreement Class A.

Exhibit 10f 2020 HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC. THIRD AMENDED AND RESTATED STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN RESTRICTED SHARE UNIT AGREEMENT Participant: Date of Grant: Number of RSUs: Dates of Vesting of Class A Shares: Date Number of RSUs 1. Grant of RSUs. For valuable consideration, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc., a Delaware Corporation (the "Company"), hereby grants the n

August 30, 2024 EX-32.A

Section 1350 Certification of Chief Executive Officer.

Exhibit 32(a) CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 In connection with the Quarterly Report of Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10‑Q for the period ended July 31, 2024 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Ara K. Hovnanian, President and Chief Exe

August 30, 2024 EX-10.E

Form of 2024 Associate Restricted Share Unit Agreement Class A (Incorporated by reference to Exhibits to Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of the Registrant for the quarter ended July 31, 2024 filed August 30, 2024).

Exhibit 10e 2020 HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC. THIRD AMENDED AND RESTATED STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN PERFORMANCE SHARE UNIT AGREEMENT (EBIT ROI Performance Vesting) Participant: Date of Grant: Target Number of PSUs: Date of Vesting of Earned PSUs: Date Percentage of Earned PSUs [Date] 100% 1. Grant of PSUs. For valuable consideration, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc., a

August 30, 2024 EX-10.B

Form of 2024 Performance Share Unit Agreement EBIT Class A.

Exhibit 10b 2020 HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC. THIRD AMENDED AND RESTATED STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN PERFORMANCE SHARE UNIT AGREEMENT (EBIT Performance Vesting) Participant: Date of Grant: Target Number of PSUs: Date of Vesting of Earned PSUs: Date Percentage of Earned PSUs [Date] 100% 1. Grant of PSUs. For valuable consideration, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc., a Del

August 30, 2024 EX-10.G

Form of 2024 Director Restricted Share Unit Agreement Class A.

Exhibit 10g 2020 HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC. THIRD AMENDED AND RESTATED STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN RESTRICTED SHARE UNIT AGREEMENT (Directors) Participant: Date of Grant: Number of RSUs: Date of Vesting of Class A Shares: Date Number of RSUs 1. Grant of RSUs. For valuable consideration, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc., a Delaware Corporation (the "Company"), hereby g

August 30, 2024 EX-31.B

Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Financial Officer.

CERTIFICATIONS Exhibit 31(b) I, Brad O’Connor, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended July 31, 2024 of Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (the “registrant”); 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances un

August 30, 2024 EX-10.D

Form of 2024 Performance Share Unit Agreement EBIT ROI Class A.

Exhibit 10d 2020 HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC. THIRD AMENDED AND RESTATED STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN PERFORMANCE SHARE UNIT AGREEMENT (EBIT ROI Performance Vesting) Participant: Date of Grant: Target Number of PSUs: Date of Vesting of Earned PSUs: Date Percentage of Earned PSUs [Date] 100% 1. Grant of PSUs. For valuable consideration, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc., a

August 30, 2024 EX-31.A

Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Executive Officer.

CERTIFICATIONS Exhibit 31(a) I, Ara K. Hovnanian, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended July 31, 2024 of Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (the “registrant”); 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances

August 30, 2024 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☒ Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the quarterly period ended July 31, 2024 OR ☐ Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Commission file number 1-8551 Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (E

August 30, 2024 EX-32.B

Section 1350 Certification of Chief Financial Officer.

Exhibit 32(b) CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 In connection with the Quarterly Report of Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10‑Q for the period ended July 31, 2024 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Brad O’Connor, Chief Financial Officer an

August 30, 2024 EX-10.C

Form of 2024 Performance Share Unit Agreement EBIT Class B.

Exhibit 10c 2020 HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC. THIRD AMENDED AND RESTATED STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN PERFORMANCE SHARE UNIT AGREEMENT (EBIT Performance Vesting) Participant: Date of Grant: Target Number of PSUs: Date of Vesting of Earned PSUs: Date Percentage of Earned PSUs [Date] 100% 1. Grant of PSUs. For valuable consideration, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc., a Del

August 22, 2024 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 22, 2024 HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Delaware (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) 1-8551 (Commission File Numb

August 22, 2024 EX-99.1

HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES REPORTS FISCAL 2024 THIRD QUARTER RESULTS 11% Year-Over-Year Growth in Total Revenues Income Before Income Taxes Increased 38% Year-Over-Year 24% Year-Over-Year Growth in Consolidated Community Count Total Consolidated Lots Cont

Exhibit 99.1 HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC. News Release Contact: Brad G. O’Connor Jeffrey T. O’Keefe Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer Vice President, Investor Relations 732-747-7800 732-747-7800 HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES REPORTS FISCAL 2024 THIRD QUARTER RESULTS 11% Year-Over-Year Growth in Total Revenues Income Before Income Taxes Increased 38% Year-Over-Year 24% Year-Over-Year Growth in Consolidate

July 2, 2024 SC 13D/A

HOV / Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. / HOVNANIAN ARA K - SC 13D/A Activist Investment

SC 13D/A 1 d666303dsc13da.htm SC 13D/A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 10)* Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Class A Common Stock, $.01 par value per share (Title of Class of Securities) 442487203 (CUSIP Number) Ara K. Hovnanian 90 Matawan Road, 5th Floor, Matawan, NJ 07747 (73

May 31, 2024 S-8

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 31, 2024.

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 31, 2024. Registration No. 333- UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM S-8 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) 22-1851059 (I.R.

May 31, 2024 EX-FILING FEES

Filing Fees.

Exhibit 107.1 Calculation of Filing Fee Tables Form S-8 (Form Type) Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Table 1: Newly Registered Securities Security Type Security Class Title Fee Calculation Rule(1) Amount Registered(2)(3) Proposed Maximum Offering Price Per Unit(1)(4) Maximum Aggregate Offering Price(1)(4) Fee Rate Amount of Registration Fee(1)(4) E

May 31, 2024 EX-31.A

Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Executive Officer.

CERTIFICATIONS Exhibit 31(a) I, Ara K. Hovnanian, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended April 30, 2024 of Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (the “registrant”); 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstance

May 31, 2024 EX-31.B

Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Financial Officer.

CERTIFICATIONS Exhibit 31(b) I, Brad O’Connor, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended April 30, 2024 of Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (the “registrant”); 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances u

May 31, 2024 EX-32.A

Section 1350 Certification of Chief Executive Officer.

Exhibit 32(a) CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 In connection with the Quarterly Report of Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10‑Q for the period ended April 30, 2024 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Ara K. Hovnanian, President and Chief Ex

May 31, 2024 EX-32.B

Section 1350 Certification of Chief Financial Officer.

Exhibit 32(b) CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 In connection with the Quarterly Report of Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10‑Q for the period ended April 30, 2024 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Brad O’Connor, Chief Financial Officer a

May 31, 2024 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☒ Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the quarterly period ended April 30, 2024 OR ☐ Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Commission file number 1-8551 Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (

May 22, 2024 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 22,2024 HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Delaware (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) 1-8551 (Commission File Number)

May 22, 2024 EX-99.1

HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES REPORTS FISCAL 2024 SECOND QUARTER RESULTS Income Before Income Taxes Increased More Than 50% Year-Over-Year 170 Basis Points Year-Over-Year Increase in Homebuilding Gross Margin Percentage Net Contracts per Community Increased

HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC. News Release Contact: Brad G. O’Connor Jeffrey T. O’Keefe Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer Vice President, Investor Relations 732-747-7800 732-747-7800 HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES REPORTS FISCAL 2024 SECOND QUARTER RESULTS Income Before Income Taxes Increased More Than 50% Year-Over-Year 170 Basis Points Year-Over-Year Increase in Homebuilding Gross Margin Percentage Net C

May 22, 2024 EX-10.1

First Amendment to the Credit Agreement, dated as of May 21, 2024, in respect of the Credit Agreement, dated as of December 10, 2019, among K. Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc., Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc., the subsidiary guarantors named therein, Wilmington Trust, National Association, as Administrative Agent, and the lenders party thereto. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibits to Current Report on Form 8-K of the Registrant filed May 22, 2024).

Exhibit 10.1 FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE CREDIT AGREEMENT This FIRST AMENDMENT, dated as of May 21, 2024 (this “Amendment”), to the $81,498,000 Credit Agreement, dated as of December 10, 2019 (as amended, restated, amended and restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, the “Credit Agreement” and, the Credit Agreement as amended by this Amendment, the “Amended Credit Agreement”), am

May 22, 2024 8-K

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Termination of a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 21, 2024 HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Delaware (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) 1-8551 (Commission File Number)

March 22, 2024 EX-10.1

Third Amended and Restated 2020 Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. Stock Incentive Plan (Incorporated by reference to Exhibits to Current Report on Form 8-K of the Registrant filed March 22, 2024).

Exhibit 10.1 THIRD AMENDED AND RESTATED 2020 HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC. STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN 1. PURPOSE OF THE PLAN The purpose of the Plan is to aid the Company and its Affiliates in recruiting and retaining key employees, directors and consultants of outstanding ability and to motivate such employees, directors and consultants to exert their best efforts on behalf of the Company and its Affilia

March 22, 2024 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 21, 2024 HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Delaware (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) 1-8551 (Commission File Numbe

March 1, 2024 EX-10.B

Form of 2024 Long-Term Incentive Program Award Agreement - Class B.

Exhibit 10(b) 2020 HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC. SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN 2024 LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PROGRAM AWARD AGREEMENT Participant: Date of Grant: [Date] Deemed Share Price: $XX.XX Maximum LTIP Award (total): Target LTIP Award (total): Maximum Number of Class B Shares: Target Number of Class B Shares: 1. Grant of LTIP Award. For valuable consideration, receipt of which is

March 1, 2024 EX-31.A

Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Executive Officer.

CERTIFICATIONS Exhibit 31(a) I, Ara K. Hovnanian, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended January 31, 2024 of Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (the “registrant”); 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstan

March 1, 2024 EX-31.B

Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Financial Officer.

CERTIFICATIONS Exhibit 31(b) I, Brad O’Connor, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended January 31, 2024 of Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (the “registrant”); 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances

March 1, 2024 EX-10.C

Form of 2024 Long-Term Incentive Program Phantom Share Agreement.

Exhibit 10(c) 2024 LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PROGRAM AWARD AGREEMENT (Phantom Share Grant) Participant: Date of Grant: [Date] Deemed Share Price: $XX.

March 1, 2024 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☒ Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the quarterly period ended January 31, 2024 OR ☐ Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Commission file number 1-8551 Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc.

March 1, 2024 EX-10.A

Form of 2024 Long-Term Incentive Program Award Agreement - Class A.

Exhibit 10(a) 2020 HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC. SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN 2024 LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PROGRAM AWARD AGREEMENT Participant: Date of Grant: [Date] Deemed Share Price: $XX.XX Maximum LTIP Award (total): Target LTIP Award (total): Maximum Number of Class A Shares: Target Number of Class A Shares: 1. Grant of LTIP Award. For valuable consideration, receipt of which is

March 1, 2024 EX-32.A

Section 1350 Certification of Chief Executive Officer.

Exhibit 32(a) CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 In connection with the Quarterly Report of Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10‑Q for the period ended January 31, 2024 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Ara K. Hovnanian, President and Chief

March 1, 2024 EX-32.B

Section 1350 Certification of Chief Financial Officer.

Exhibit 32(b) CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 In connection with the Quarterly Report of Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10‑Q for the period ended January 31, 2024 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Brad O’Connor, Chief Financial Officer

February 22, 2024 EX-99.1

HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES REPORTS FISCAL 2024 FIRST QUARTER RESULTS Net Contracts per Community Increased 48% Year-Over-Year Income Before Income Taxes Increased 80% Year-Over-Year $230 Million was the Highest Quarterly Land and Land Development Spend in

Exhibit 99.1 HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC. News Release Contact: Brad G. O’Connor Jeffrey T. O’Keefe Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer Vice President, Investor Relations 732-747-7800 732-747-7800 HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES REPORTS FISCAL 2024 FIRST QUARTER RESULTS Net Contracts per Community Increased 48% Year-Over-Year Income Before Income Taxes Increased 80% Year-Over-Year $230 Million was the Highes

February 22, 2024 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 22, 2024 HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Delaware (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) 1-8551 (Commission File Nu

February 13, 2024 SC 13G/A

HOV / Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. / VANGUARD GROUP INC - SCHEDULE 13G/A Passive Investment

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.: 1)* Name of issuer: Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. Class A Title of Class of Securities: Common Stock CUSIP Number: 442487401 Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement: December 29, 2023 Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Sche

February 2, 2024 DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ☒ Defin

February 2, 2024 DEF 14A

COURTESY PDF

PROX Y STATE M E N T 2024 90 Matawan Road, Fifth Floor, Matawan, N.J. 07747 Tel: (732) 747-7800 HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC.2PROX Y STATEMENT 2024TH A N K YO U fo r 2023 234 WHICH WILL BE HELD ON Thursday, March 21, 2024 at 9:00AM EST AT THE OFFICES OF Bilzin Sumberg Baena Price & Axelrod LLP 1450 BRICKELL AVENUE , 23RD FL , MIA MI, FL 33131 The 202 4 A N NUAL MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS YOU ARE CORDIA

February 2, 2024 DEFA14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registran

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ☐ Defin

January 16, 2024 PRE 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☒  Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ☐ Defi

January 11, 2024 8-A12B/A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-A/A (Amendment No. 3) FOR REGISTRATION OF CERTAIN CLASSES OF SECURITIES PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OR (g) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 22-1851059 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (I.R.S. Emp

January 11, 2024 EX-4.1

Amendment No. 3 to Rights Agreement, dated as of January 11, 2024, between the Company and Computershare Trust Company, N.A. (as successor to National City Bank), as Rights Agent, which includes the amended and restated Form of Rights Certificate as Exhibit 1 and the amended and restated Summary of Rights as Exhibit 2 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibits to Current Report on Form 8-K of the Registrant filed January 11, 2024).

Exhibit 4.1 AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO RIGHTS AGREEMENT January 11, 2024 This Amendment No. 3 (this “Amendment”) to that certain Rights Agreement, by and between Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), and Computershare Trust Company, N.A., as successor to National City Bank (the “Rights Agent”), dated as of August 14, 2008, as amended by that certain Amendment No. 1 to Rights

January 11, 2024 8-K

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Material Modification to Rights of Security Holders, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 11, 2024 HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Delaware (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) 1-8551 (Commission File Num

December 18, 2023 EX-4.M

Description of the Registrant’s securities.

Exhibit 4(m) DESCRIPTION OF CAPITAL STOCK The following description of the common stock and preferred stock of Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc.

December 18, 2023 EX-31.B

Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Financial Officer.

CERTIFICATIONS Exhibit 31(b) I, Brad O’Connor, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended October 31, 2023 of Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (the “registrant”); 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances unde

December 18, 2023 EX-32.A

Section 1350 Certification of Chief Executive Officer (furnished herewith).

Exhibit 32(a) CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 In connection with the Annual Report of Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10‑K for the year ended October 31, 2023 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Ara K. Hovnanian, President and Chief Execu

December 18, 2023 EX-10.K

Executive Deferred Compensation Plan as amended and restated on January 1, 2022.

Exhibit 10(k) K. Hovnanian Companies, LLC Plan Document AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2022 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Purpose 1 Article 1 Definitions 1 Article 2 Selection, Enrollment, Eligibility 8 2.1 Selection by Committee 8 2.2 Enrollment Requirements 8 2.3 Eligibility; Commencement of Participation 8 2.4 Termination of Participation and/or Deferrals 9 Article 3 Deferral Commitmen

December 18, 2023 EX-10.JJ

1.25 Lien Pledge Agreement, dated as of October 5, 2023, relating to the 11.75% Senior Secured 1.25 Lien Notes due 2029, given by K. Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc., Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. and the other guarantors party thereto in favor of Wilmington Trust, National Association, as 1.25 Lien Collateral Agent and as Joint First Lien Collateral Agent.

Exhibit 10(jj) 1.25 LIEN PLEDGE AGREEMENT THIS PLEDGE AGREEMENT, dated as of October 5, 2023 (as restated, amended, modified or supplemented from time to time, this “Agreement”), is given by K. HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC., a California corporation (the “Issuer”), HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC., a Delaware corporation (“Hovnanian”), EACH OF THE UNDERSIGNED PARTIES LISTED ON SCHEDULE A HERETO AND EACH

December 18, 2023 EX-10.EE

1.125 Lien Security Agreement, dated as of October 5, 2023, relating to the 8.0% Senior Secured 1.125 Lien Notes due 2028, made by K. Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc., Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. and the other guarantors party thereto in favor of Wilmington Trust, National Association, as 1.125 Lien Collateral Agent and as Joint First Lien Collateral Agent.

Exhibit 10(ee) 1.125 LIEN SECURITY AGREEMENT made by K. HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC., HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC. and certain of their respective Subsidiaries in favor of WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION as the 1.125 Lien Collateral Agent and WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION as Joint First Lien Collateral Agent Dated as of October 5, 2023 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page ARTICLE 1 Defined Terms S

December 18, 2023 EX-10.DD

Copyright Security Agreement, dated as of October 5, 2023, by K. HOV IP, II, Inc., in favor of Wilmington Trust, National Association, as Administrative Agent and as Joint First Lien Collateral Agent.

Exhibit 10(dd) COPYRIGHT SECURITY AGREEMENT This Copyright Security Agreement (the “Agreement”), dated as of October 5, 2023 is made by K.

December 18, 2023 EX-10.II

1.25 Lien Security Agreement, dated as of October 5, 2023, relating to the 11.75% Senior Secured 1.25 Lien Notes due 2029, made by K. Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc., Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. and the other guarantors party thereto in favor of Wilmington Trust, National Association, as 1.25 Lien Collateral Agent and as Joint First Lien Collateral Agent.

Exhibit 10(ii) 1.25 LIEN SECURITY AGREEMENT made by K. HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC., HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC. and certain of their respective Subsidiaries in favor of WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION as the 1.25 Lien Collateral Agent and WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION as Joint First Lien Collateral Agent Dated as of October 5, 2023 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page ARTICLE 1 Defined Terms Sec

December 18, 2023 EX-10.QQ

Joinder No. 3, dated as of October 5, 2023, to the First Lien Intercreditor Agreement and First Lien Collateral Agency Agreement, each dated as of October 31, 2019, among Wilmington Trust, National Association, as 1.125 Lien Trustee and 1.125 Lien Collateral Agent, with acknowledged receipt by the Senior Credit Agreement Collateral Agent, 1.25 Lien Trustee, 1.25 Lien Collateral Agent, 1.75 Lien Trustee, 1.75 Lien Collateral Agent and Joint First Lien Collateral Agent.

Exhibit 10(qq) JOINDER JOINDER NO. 3 dated as of October 5, 2023 (this “Joinder”) to (i) the FIRST LIEN INTERCREDITOR AGREEMENT dated as of October 31, 2019 (as amended, amended and restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, the “First Lien Intercreditor Agreement”) among HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC. (“Hovnanian”), K. HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC. (the “Company”), certain of thei

December 18, 2023 EX-21

Subsidiaries of the Registrant.

Exhibit 21 Legal Entity Name State of Formation Eastern National Title Agency Arizona, LLC AZ GTIS-HOV AT SILVERSTONE LLC AZ GTIS-HOV Pointe 16 LLC AZ K.

December 18, 2023 EX-10.LL

1.25 Lien Copyright Security Agreement, dated as of October 5, 2023, by K. HOV IP, II, Inc., in favor of Wilmington Trust, National Association, as 1.25 Lien Collateral Agent and as Joint First Lien Collateral Agent.

Exhibit 10(ll) COPYRIGHT SECURITY AGREEMENT This Copyright Security Agreement (the “Agreement”), dated as of October 5, 2023 is made by K.

December 18, 2023 EX-31.A

Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Executive Officer.

CERTIFICATIONS Exhibit 31(a) I, Ara K. Hovnanian, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended October 31, 2023 of Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (the “registrant”); 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances u

December 18, 2023 EX-10.CC

Trademark Security Agreement, dated as of October 5, 2023, by K. HOV IP, II, Inc., in favor of Wilmington Trust, National Association, as Administrative Agent and as Joint First Lien Collateral Agent.

Exhibit 10(cc) TRADEMARK SECURITY AGREEMENT This Trademark Security Agreement (the “Agreement”), dated as of October 5, 2023 is made by K.

December 18, 2023 10-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 10-K ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2023 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTIO

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 10-K ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2023 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Commission file number: 1-8551 Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (Exact Name of Regis

December 18, 2023 EX-10.RR

Joinder No. 4, dated as of October 5, 2023, to the First Lien Intercreditor Agreement and First Lien Collateral Agency Agreement, each dated as of October 31, 2019, among Wilmington Trust, National Association, as 1.25 Lien Trustee and 1.25 Lien Collateral Agent, with acknowledged receipt by the Senior Credit Agreement Collateral Agent, 1.125 Lien Trustee, 1.125 Lien Collateral Agent, 1.75 Lien Trustee, 1.75 Lien Collateral Agent and Joint First Lien Collateral Agent.

Exhibit 10(rr) JOINDER JOINDER NO. 4 dated as of October 5, 2023 (this “Joinder”) to (i) the FIRST LIEN INTERCREDITOR AGREEMENT dated as of October 31, 2019 (as amended, amended and restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, the “First Lien Intercreditor Agreement”) among HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC. (“Hovnanian”), K. HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC. (the “Company”), certain of thei

December 18, 2023 EX-10.HH

1.125 Lien Copyright Security Agreement, dated as of October 5, 2023, by K. HOV IP, II, Inc., in favor of Wilmington Trust, National Association, as 1.125 Lien Collateral Agent and as Joint First Lien Collateral Agent.

Exhibit 10(hh) COPYRIGHT SECURITY AGREEMENT This Copyright Security Agreement (the “Agreement”), dated as of October 5, 2023 is made by K.

December 18, 2023 EX-32.B

Section 1350 Certification of Chief Financial Officer (furnished herewith).

Exhibit 32(b) CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 In connection with the Annual Report of Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10‑K for the year ended October 31, 2023 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Brad O’Connor, Chief Financial Officer and

December 18, 2023 EX-23.A

Consent of Deloitte & Touche LLP.

Exhibit 23a CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We consent to the incorporation by reference in the following Registration Statements of our reports dated December 18, 2023, relating to the consolidated financial statements of Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc.

December 18, 2023 EX-10.GG

1.125 Lien Trademark Security Agreement, dated as of October 5, 2023, by K. HOV IP, II, Inc., in favor of Wilmington Trust, National Association, as 1.125 Lien Collateral Agent and as Joint First Lien Collateral Agent.

Exhibit 10(gg) TRADEMARK SECURITY AGREEMENT This Trademark Security Agreement (the “Agreement”), dated as of October 5, 2023 is made by K.

December 18, 2023 EX-10.FF

1.125 Lien Pledge Agreement, dated as of October 5, 2023, relating to the 8.0% Senior Secured 1.125 Lien Notes due 2028, given by K. Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc., Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. and the other guarantors party thereto in favor of Wilmington Trust, National Association, as 1.125 Lien Collateral Agent and as Joint First Lien Collateral Agent.

Exhibit 10(ff) 1.125 LIEN PLEDGE AGREEMENT THIS PLEDGE AGREEMENT, dated as of October 5, 2023 (as restated, amended, modified or supplemented from time to time, this “Agreement”), is given by K. HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC., a California corporation (the “Issuer”), HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC., a Delaware corporation (“Hovnanian”), EACH OF THE UNDERSIGNED PARTIES LISTED ON SCHEDULE A HERETO AND EACH

December 18, 2023 EX-10.KK

1.25 Lien Trademark Security Agreement, dated as of October 5, 2023, by K. HOV IP, II, Inc., in favor of Wilmington Trust, National Association, as 1.25 Lien Collateral Agent and as Joint First Lien Collateral Agent.

Exhibit 10(kk) TRADEMARK SECURITY AGREEMENT This Trademark Security Agreement (the “Agreement”), dated as of October 5, 2023 is made by K.

December 18, 2023 EX-97.A

Incentive Compensation Clawback Policy.

Exhibit 97(a) HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC. Incentive Compensation Clawback Policy (As Adopted on September 28, 2023 Pursuant to NYSE Rule 303A.14) 1. Overview. The Compensation Committee (the “Committee”) of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (the “Company”) has adopted this Incentive Compensation Clawback Policy (the “Policy”) which requires the recoupment of certa

December 13, 2023 SC 13D/A

HOV / Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. - Class A / HOVNANIAN ARA K - SC 13D/A Activist Investment

SC 13D/A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 9)* Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Class A Common Stock, $.01 par value per share (Title of Class of Securities) 442487203 (CUSIP Number) Ara K. Hovnanian 90 Matawan Road, 5th Floor, Matawan, NJ 07747 (732) 747-7800 (Name, Address and

December 5, 2023 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 5, 2023 HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Delaware (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) 1-8551 (Commission File Num

December 5, 2023 EX-99.1

HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES REPORTS FISCAL 2023 FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR RESULTS $121 million of Quarterly Pretax Income Best in More Than 16 Years Net Contracts per Community Increased 66% Year-Over-Year Book Value Rose 80% Year-Over-Year to $73 per S

Exhibit 99.1 HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC. News Release Contact: Brad G. O’Connor Jeffrey T. O’Keefe Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer Vice President, Investor Relations 732-747-7800 732-747-7800 HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES REPORTS FISCAL 2023 FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR RESULTS $121 million of Quarterly Pretax Income Best in More Than 16 Years Net Contracts per Community Increased 66% Year-Over-Year B

September 29, 2023 8-K/A

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K/A CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 13, 2023 HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Delaware (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) 1-8551 (Commission File Numb

September 25, 2023 EX-10.1

Third Amendment, dated as of September 25, 2023, to the Credit Agreement, dated as of October 31, 2019, among K. Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc., Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc., the subsidiary guarantors named therein, Wilmington Trust, National Association, as Administrative Agent, and the lenders party thereto.

Exhibit 10.1 THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE CREDIT AGREEMENT This THIRD AMENDMENT, dated as of September 25, 2023 (this “Amendment”), to the $125,000,000 Credit Agreement, dated as of October 31, 2019 (as amended by the First Amendment to the Credit Agreement, dated as of November 27, 2019, as further amended by the Second Amendment to the Credit Agreement, dated as of August 19, 2022, and as further amen

September 25, 2023 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant, Other Events

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 25, 2023 HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Delaware (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) 1-8551 (Commission File N

September 25, 2023 EX-99.1

HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES ANNOUNCES REFINANCING TRANSACTION

Exhibit 99.1 HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC. News Release Contact: J. Larry Sorsby Jeffrey T. O’Keefe Executive Vice President & CFO Vice President, Investor Relations 732-747-7800 732-747-7800 HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES ANNOUNCES REFINANCING TRANSACTION MATAWAN, NJ, September 25, 2023 – Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE: HOV) (the “Company”), a leading national homebuilder, announced today that it has ent

September 25, 2023 EX-4.2

Form of Indenture relating to the 11.75% Senior Secured 1.25 Lien Notes due 2029, among K. Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc., Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc., the subsidiary guarantors named therein and Wilmington Trust, National Association, as Trustee and Collateral Agent, including the form of the 11.75% Senior Secured 1.25 Lien Notes due 2029.

Exhibit 4.2 EXECUTION VERSION K. HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC., as Issuer HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC. and the other Guarantors party hereto and WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as Trustee and Collateral Agent Indenture Dated as of October 5, 2023 11.75% Senior Secured 1.25 Lien Notes due 2029 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Article I Definitions and Incorporation by Reference Section 1.1. Definitions

September 25, 2023 EX-4.1

Form of Indenture relating to the 8.0% Senior Secured 1.125 Lien Notes due 2028, among K. Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc., Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc., the subsidiary guarantors named therein and Wilmington Trust, National Association, as Trustee and Collateral Agent, including the form of the 8.0% Senior Secured 1.125 Lien Notes due 2028.

Exhibit 4.1 K. HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC., as Issuer HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC. and the other Guarantors party hereto and WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as Trustee and Collateral Agent Indenture Dated as of October 5, 2023 8.0% Senior Secured 1.125 Lien Notes due 2028 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Article I Definitions and Incorporation by Reference Section 1.1. Definitions 1 Section 1.2. Rule

September 1, 2023 EX-32.A

Section 1350 Certification of Chief Executive Officer.

Exhibit 32(a) CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 In connection with the Quarterly Report of Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10‑Q for the period ended July 31, 2023 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Ara K. Hovnanian, President and Chief Exe

September 1, 2023 EX-32.B

Section 1350 Certification of Chief Financial Officer.

Exhibit 32(b) CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 In connection with the Quarterly Report of Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10‑Q for the period ended July 31, 2023 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, J. Larry Sorsby, Executive Vice President

September 1, 2023 EX-10.D

Form of 2023 Performance Share Unit Agreement EBIT ROI Class A (Incorporated by reference to Exhibits to Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of the Registrant for the quarter ended July 31, 2023 of the Registrant).

Exhibit 10(d) 2020 HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC. SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN PERFORMANCE SHARE UNIT AGREEMENT (Relative EBIT ROI Rank Compared to Peers Performance Vesting) Participant: Date of Grant: Target Number of PSUs: Date of Vesting of Earned PSUs: Date Percentage of Earned PSUs [Date] 100% 1. Grant of PSUs. For valuable consideration, receipt of which is hereby acknowled

September 1, 2023 EX-10.A

Form of 2023 Performance Share Unit Agreement EBIT Class A.

Exhibit 10(a) 2020 HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC. SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN PERFORMANCE SHARE UNIT AGREEMENT (EBIT Performance Vesting) Participant: Date of Grant: Target Number of PSUs: Date of Vesting of Earned PSUs: Date Percentage of Earned PSUs [Date] 100% 1. Grant of PSUs. For valuable consideration, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc., a

September 1, 2023 EX-10.B

Form of 2023 Performance Share Unit Agreement EBIT Class B.

Exhibit 10(b) 2020 HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC. SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN PERFORMANCE SHARE UNIT AGREEMENT (EBIT Performance Vesting) Participant: Date of Grant: Target Number of PSUs: Date of Vesting of Earned PSUs: Date Percentage of Earned PSUs [Date] 100% 1. Grant of PSUs. For valuable consideration, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc., a

September 1, 2023 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☒ Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the quarterly period ended July 31, 2023 OR ☐ Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Commission file number 1-8551 Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (E

September 1, 2023 EX-31.B

Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Financial Officer.

CERTIFICATIONS Exhibit 31(b) I, J. Larry Sorsby, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended July 31, 2023 of Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (the “registrant”); 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances

September 1, 2023 EX-31.A

Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Executive Officer.

CERTIFICATIONS Exhibit 31(a) I, Ara K. Hovnanian, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended July 31, 2023 of Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (the “registrant”); 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances

September 1, 2023 EX-10.C

Form of 2023 Performance Share Unit Agreement EBIT ROI Class A.

Exhibit 10(c) 2020 HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC. SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN PERFORMANCE SHARE UNIT AGREEMENT (Relative EBIT ROI Rank Compared to Peers Performance Vesting) Participant: Date of Grant: Target Number of PSUs: Date of Vesting of Earned PSUs: Date Percentage of Earned PSUs [Date] 100% 1. Grant of PSUs. For valuable consideration, receipt of which is hereby acknowled

August 30, 2023 EX-99.1

HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES REPORTS FISCAL 2023 THIRD QUARTER RESULTS 81% Year over Year Increase in Net Contracts Net Contracts per Community Increased 92% Year over Year Homebuilding Gross Margin Percentage Improved Sequentially by 230 Basis Points 53% S

Exhibit 99.1 HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC. News Release Contact: J. Larry Sorsby Jeffrey T. O’Keefe Executive Vice President & CFO Vice President, Investor Relations 732-747-7800 732-747-7800 HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES REPORTS FISCAL 2023 THIRD QUARTER RESULTS 81% Year over Year Increase in Net Contracts Net Contracts per Community Increased 92% Year over Year Homebuilding Gross Margin Percentage Improve

August 30, 2023 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 30, 2023 HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Delaware (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) 1-8551 (Commission File Numb

June 23, 2023 SC 13D/A

HOV / Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. - Class A / HOVNANIAN ARA K - SC 13D/A Activist Investment

SC 13D/A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 8)* Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Class A Common Stock, $.01 par value per share (Title of Class of Securities) 442487203 (CUSIP Number) Ara K. Hovnanian 90 Matawan Road, 5th Floor, Matawan, NJ 07747 (732) 747-7800 (Name, Address and

June 20, 2023 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 13, 2023 HOVNANIAN ENTERPRIS

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 13, 2023 HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Delaware (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) 1-8551 (Commission File Number

June 20, 2023 EX-99.1

HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT OF LARRY SORSBY, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Exhibit 99.1 HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC. News Release Contact: J. Larry Sorsby Executive Vice President & CFO 732-747-7800 Jeffrey T. O’Keefe Vice President of Investor Relations 732-747-7800 HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT OF LARRY SORSBY, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER MATAWAN, NJ, June 20, 2023 - Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE: HOV), a leading national homebu

June 5, 2023 EX-32.B

Section 1350 Certification of Chief Financial Officer.

Exhibit 32(b) CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 In connection with the Quarterly Report of Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10‑Q for the period ended April 30, 2023 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, J. Larry Sorsby, Executive Vice Presiden

June 5, 2023 EX-31.A

Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Executive Officer.

CERTIFICATIONS Exhibit 31(a) I, Ara K. Hovnanian, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended April 30, 2023 of Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (the “registrant”); 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstance

June 5, 2023 EX-32.A

Section 1350 Certification of Chief Executive Officer.

Exhibit 32(a) CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 In connection with the Quarterly Report of Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10‑Q for the period ended April 30, 2023 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Ara K. Hovnanian, President and Chief Ex

June 5, 2023 EX-31.B

Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Financial Officer.

CERTIFICATIONS Exhibit 31(b) I, J. Larry Sorsby, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended April 30, 2023 of Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (the “registrant”); 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances

June 5, 2023 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☒ Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the quarterly period ended April 30, 2023 OR ☐ Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Commission file number 1-8551 Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (

May 31, 2023 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 31, 2023 HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISE

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 31, 2023 HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Delaware (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) 1-8551 (Commission File Number)

May 31, 2023 EX-99.1

HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES REPORTS FISCAL 2023 SECOND QUARTER RESULTS Achieved Income Before Income Taxes of $46 Million Exceeded High End of Guidance for Adjusted Pretax Income by 32% Net Contracts per Community Increased 100% versus First Quarter 2023 C

Exhibit 99.1 HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC. News Release Contact: J. Larry Sorsby Jeffrey T. O’Keefe Executive Vice President & CFO Vice President, Investor Relations 732-747-7800 732-747-7800 HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES REPORTS FISCAL 2023 SECOND QUARTER RESULTS Achieved Income Before Income Taxes of $46 Million Exceeded High End of Guidance for Adjusted Pretax Income by 32% Net Contracts per Community In

March 29, 2023 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 28, 2023 HOVNANIAN ENTERPRI

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 28, 2023 HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Delaware (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) 1-8551 (Commission File Numbe

March 29, 2023 EX-3.1

Second Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Registrant (Incorporated by reference to Exhibits to Current Report on Form 8-K of the Registrant filed on March 28, 2023).

Exhibit 3.1 SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED BY-LAWS of HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC. As of March 28, 2023 ARTICLE I MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS Section 1. Place of Meeting and Notice. Meetings of the stockholders of the Corporation shall be held at such place, if any, either within or without the State of Delaware as the Board of Directors may determine; provided, that, only the Board of Directors, in its s

March 6, 2023 EX-31.B

Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Financial Officer.

CERTIFICATIONS Exhibit 31(b) I, J. Larry Sorsby, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended January 31, 2023 of Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (the “registrant”); 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstanc

March 6, 2023 EX-32.A

Section 1350 Certification of Chief Executive Officer.

Exhibit 32(a) CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 In connection with the Quarterly Report of Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10‑Q for the period ended January 31, 2023 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Ara K. Hovnanian, President and Chief

March 6, 2023 EX-10.A

Form of 2023 Long-Term Incentive Program Award Agreement - Class A.

Exhibit 10(a) 2020 HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC. SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN 2023 LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PROGRAM AWARD AGREEMENT Participant: Date of Grant: [Date] Deemed Share Price: $XX.XX Maximum LTIP Award (total): Target LTIP Award (total): Maximum Number of Class A Shares: Target Number of Class A Shares: 1. Grant of LTIP Award. For valuable consideration, receipt of which is

March 6, 2023 EX-31.A

Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Executive Officer.

CERTIFICATIONS Exhibit 31(a) I, Ara K. Hovnanian, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended January 31, 2023 of Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (the “registrant”); 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstan

March 6, 2023 EX-32.B

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

Exhibit 32(b) CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 In connection with the Quarterly Report of Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10‑Q for the period ended January 31, 2023 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, J. Larry Sorsby, Executive Vice Presid

March 6, 2023 EX-10.C

Form of 2023 Long-Term Incentive Program Phantom Share Agreement (Incorporated by reference to Exhibits to Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of the Registrant for the quarter ended January 31, 2023 filed March 6, 2023).

Exhibit 10(c) 2023 LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PROGRAM AWARD AGREEMENT (Phantom Share Grant) Participant: Date of Grant: [Date] Deemed Share Price: $XX.

March 6, 2023 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☒ Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the quarterly period ended January 31, 2023 OR ☐ Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Commission file number 1-8551 Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc.

March 6, 2023 EX-10.B

Form of 2023 Long-Term Incentive Program Award Agreement - Class B.

Exhibit 10(b) 2020 HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC. SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN 2023 LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PROGRAM AWARD AGREEMENT Participant: Date of Grant: [Date] Deemed Share Price: $XX.XX Maximum LTIP Award (total): Target LTIP Award (total): Maximum Number of Class B Shares: Target Number of Class B Shares: 1. Grant of LTIP Award. For valuable consideration, receipt of which is

February 28, 2023 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 28, 2023 HOVNANIAN ENTER

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 28, 2023 HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Delaware (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) 1-8551 (Commission File Nu

February 28, 2023 EX-99.1

HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES REPORTS FISCAL 2023 FIRST QUARTER RESULTS Gross Margins for the Quarter for Both Deliveries and Recent Contracts Remains Strong Net Contracts per Community Increased from 1.5 in November to 3.0 in January and Accelerated Further

Exhibit 99.1 HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC. News Release Contact: J. Larry Sorsby Jeffrey T. O’Keefe Executive Vice President & CFO Vice President, Investor Relations 732-747-7800 732-747-7800 HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES REPORTS FISCAL 2023 FIRST QUARTER RESULTS Gross Margins for the Quarter for Both Deliveries and Recent Contracts Remains Strong Net Contracts per Community Increased from 1.5 in November t

February 10, 2023 DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ☒ Definitive Proxy State

February 10, 2023 DEF 14A

COURTESY COPY

1 PROX Y STATE M E N T 2023 90 Matawan Road, Fifth Floor, Matawan, N.J. 07747 Tel: (732) 747-7800 HOVNANIAN ENTE RPRISES, INC .23 PROX Y STATEMENT 20232 TH A N K YO U for 202234 WHICH WILL BE HE LD ON Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at 9:00AM EST AT THE OFFICES OF Bilzin Sumberg Baena Price & Axelrod LLP 1450 BRICK E LL AVE NUE , 23RD FL , MIA M I, FL 33131 The 2023 A N NUAL MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS YOU AR

February 10, 2023 DEFA14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ☐ Definitive Proxy State

February 9, 2023 SC 13G

HOV / Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. / VANGUARD GROUP INC - SCHEDULE 13G Passive Investment

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Name of issuer: Hovnanian Enterprises Inc. Class A Title of Class of Securities: Common Stock CUSIP Number: 442487401 Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement: December 30, 2022 Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed: ☒ Rule

December 19, 2022 EX-10.GGGG

Form of 2019 Associate Incentive Stock Option Agreement (Class A).

Exhibit 10(gggg) 2012 HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC. AMENDED AND RESTATED STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN INCENTIVE STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT Participant: Date of Grant: Number of Class A Shares: Grant Price: Vesting Schedule: Date Number of Shares Option Termination Date: 1. Grant of the Option. For valuable consideration, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc., a Delaware Corporatio

December 19, 2022 EX-31.A

Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Executive Officer.

CERTIFICATIONS Exhibit 31(a) I, Ara K. Hovnanian, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended October 31, 2022 of Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (the “registrant”); 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances u

December 19, 2022 EX-10.KKKK

Form of 2016 Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement (Class B).

Exhibit 10(kkkk) 2012 HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC. AMENDED AND RESTATED STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN NON-QUALIFIED STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT Participant: Date of Grant: Number of Class B Shares: Grant Price: Vesting Schedule: Date Number of Shares Option Termination Date: 1. Grant of the Option. For valuable consideration, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc., a Delaware Corpor

December 19, 2022 EX-10.DDDD

Form of 2019 Associate Market Share Unit Agreement – Community Count Performance Vesting (Class B).

Exhibit 10(dddd) 2012 HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC. AMENDED AND RESTATED STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN MARKET SHARE UNIT AGREEMENT (Community Count Performance Vesting) Participant: Date of Grant: Target Number of MSUs: Grant Price: Maximum Number of MSUs: Dates of Vesting: Date Number of Eligible MSUs Per Vesting Date at Target Level 1. Grant of MSUs. (a) General. For valuable consideration, receipt of whic

December 19, 2022 10-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 10-K ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2022 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTIO

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 10-K ? ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2022 ? TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Commission file number: 1-8551 Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (Exact Name of Regis

December 19, 2022 EX-10.AAAA

Form of 2019 Associate Market Share Unit Agreement - Pre-tax Profit Performance Vesting (Class A).

Exhibit 10(aaaa) 2012 HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC. AMENDED AND RESTATED STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN MARKET SHARE UNIT AGREEMENT (Pre-tax Profit Performance Vesting) Participant: Date of Grant: Target Number of MSUs: Grant Price: Maximum Number of MSUs: Dates of Vesting: Date Number of Eligible MSUs Per Vesting Date at Target Level 1. Grant of MSUs. (a) General. For valuable consideration, receipt of which

December 19, 2022 EX-10.LLLL

Form of 2021 Associate Restricted Share Unit Agreement (Class A).

Exhibit 10(llll) 2020 HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC. AMENDED AND RESTATED STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN RESTRICTED SHARE UNIT AGREEMENT Participant: Date of Grant: Number of RSUs: Dates of Vesting of Class A Shares: Date Number of RSUs 1. Grant of RSUs. For valuable consideration, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc., a Delaware Corporation (the "Company"), hereby grants the nu

December 19, 2022 EX-10.YYY

Form of 2019 Associate Market Share Unit Agreement (Class A).

Exhibit 10(yyy) 2012 HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC. AMENDED AND RESTATED STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN MARKET SHARE UNIT AGREEMENT Participant: Date of Grant: Target Number of MSUs: Grant Price: Maximum Number of MSUs: Dates of Vesting: Date Number of Eligible MSUs Per Vesting Date at Target Level 1. Grant of MSUs. (a) General. For valuable consideration, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, Hovnanian Ent

December 19, 2022 EX-32.A

Section 1350 Certification of Chief Executive Officer.

Exhibit 32(a) CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 In connection with the Annual Report of Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10‑K for the year ended October 31, 2022 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Ara K. Hovnanian, President and Chief Execu

December 19, 2022 EX-4.V

Description of the Registrant’s securities.

ex455827.htm Exhibit 4(v) DESCRIPTION OF CAPITAL STOCK The following description of the common stock and preferred stock of Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (?Hovnanian? or the ?Company?) summarizes the material terms and provisions of the common stock and the preferred stock. For the complete terms of our common stock and preferred stock, please refer to Hovnanian?s restated certificate of incorporati

December 19, 2022 EX-23.A

Consent of Deloitte & Touche LLP.

Exhibit 23(a) CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We consent to the incorporation by reference in the following Registration Statements of our report dated December 19, 2022, relating to the consolidated financial statements of Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc.

December 19, 2022 EX-10.EEEE

Form of 2019 Associate Incentive Stock Option Agreement – Premium Priced (Class A).

Exhibit 10(eeee) 2012 HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC. AMENDED AND RESTATED STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN INCENTIVE STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT Participant: Date of Grant: Number of Class A Shares: Grant Price: [25% higher than closing price on grant date] Vesting Schedule: Date Number of Shares [second anniversary] [25% of shares] [third anniversary] [25% of shares] [fourth anniversary] [25% of shares] [fifth anniv

December 19, 2022 EX-32.B

Section 1350 Certification of Chief Financial Officer.

Exhibit 32(b) CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 In connection with the Annual Report of Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10‑K for the year ended October 31, 2022 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, J. Larry Sorsby, Executive Vice President a

December 19, 2022 EX-10.CCCC

Form of 2019 Associate Market Share Unit Agreement – Community Count Performance Vesting (Class A).

Exhibit 10(cccc) 2012 HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC. AMENDED AND RESTATED STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN MARKET SHARE UNIT AGREEMENT (Community Count Performance Vesting) Participant: Date of Grant: Target Number of MSUs: Grant Price: Maximum Number of MSUs: Dates of Vesting: Date Number of Eligible MSUs Per Vesting Date at Target Level 1. Grant of MSUs. (a) General. For valuable consideration, receipt of whic

December 19, 2022 EX-21

Subsidiaries of the Registrant.

Exhibit 21 Legal Entity Name State of Formation Eastern National Title Agency Arizona, LLC AZ GTIS-HOV AT SILVERSTONE LLC AZ GTIS-HOV Pointe 16 LLC AZ K.

December 19, 2022 EX-10.JJJJ

Form of 2019 Director Restricted Share Unit Agreement (Class A).

Exhibit 10(jjjj) 2012 HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC. AMENDED AND RESTATED STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN RESTRICTED SHARE UNIT AGREEMENT (Directors) Participant: Date of Grant: Number of RSUs: Dates of Vesting of Class A Shares: Date Number of RSUs 1. Grant of RSUs. For valuable consideration, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc., a Delaware Corporation (the "Company"), hereby g

December 19, 2022 EX-10.HHHH

Form of 2019 Associate Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement (Class B).

10(hhhh) 2012 HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC. AMENDED AND RESTATED STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN NON-QUALIFIED STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT Participant: Date of Grant: Number of Class B Shares: Grant Price: Vesting Schedule: Date Number of Shares Option Termination Date: 1. Grant of the Option. For valuable consideration, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc., a Delaware Corporation (T

December 19, 2022 EX-10.FFFF

Form of 2019 Associate Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement – Premium Priced (Class B).

Exhibit 10(ffff) 2012 HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC. AMENDED AND RESTATED STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN NON-QUALIFIED STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT Participant: Date of Grant: Number of Class B Shares: Grant Price: [25% higher than closing price on grant date] Vesting Schedule: Date Number of Shares [second anniversary] [25% of shares] [third anniversary] [25% of shares] [fourth anniversary] [25% of shares] [fifth a

December 19, 2022 EX-10.L

Executive Deferred Compensation Plan as amended and restated on January 1, 2022.

Exhibit 10(l) K. Hovnanian Companies, LLC Plan Document AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2022 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Purpose 1 Article 1 Definitions 1 Article 2 Selection, Enrollment, Eligibility 8 2.1 Selection by Committee 8 2.2 Enrollment Requirements 8 2.3 Eligibility; Commencement of Participation 8 2.4 Termination of Participation and/or Deferrals 9 Article 3 Deferral Commitmen

December 19, 2022 EX-10.BBBB

Form of 2019 Associate Market Share Unit Agreement - Pre-tax Profit Performance Vesting (Class B).

Exhibit 10(bbbb) 2012 HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC. AMENDED AND RESTATED STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN MARKET SHARE UNIT AGREEMENT (Pre-tax Profit Performance Vesting) Participant: Date of Grant: Target Number of MSUs: Grant Price: Maximum Number of MSUs: Dates of Vesting: Date Number of Eligible MSUs Per Vesting Date at Target Level 1. Grant of MSUs. (a) General. For valuable consideration, receipt of which

December 19, 2022 EX-31.B

Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Financial Officer.

CERTIFICATIONS Exhibit 31(b) I, J. Larry Sorsby, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended October 31, 2022 of Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (the “registrant”); 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances un

December 19, 2022 EX-10.ZZZ

Form of 2019 Associate Market Share Unit Agreement (Class A).

Exhibit 10(zzz) 2012 HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC. AMENDED AND RESTATED STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN MARKET SHARE UNIT AGREEMENT Participant: Date of Grant: Target Number of MSUs: Grant Price: Maximum Number of MSUs: Dates of Vesting: Date Number of Eligible MSUs Per Vesting Date at Target Level 1. Grant of MSUs. (a) General. For valuable consideration, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, Hovnanian Ent

December 19, 2022 EX-10.IIII

Form of 2019 Restricted Share Unit Agreement (Class A).

Exhibit 10(iiii) 2012 HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC. AMENDED AND RESTATED STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN RESTRICTED SHARE UNIT AGREEMENT Participant: Date of Grant: Number of RSUs: Dates of Vesting of Class A Shares: Date Number of RSUs 1. Grant of RSUs. For valuable consideration, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc., a Delaware Corporation (the "Company"), hereby grants the nu

December 8, 2022 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 8, 2022 HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Delaware (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) 1-8551 (Commission File Num

December 8, 2022 EX-99.1

HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES REPORTS FISCAL 2022 FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR RESULTS $320 Million Pretax Profit in Fiscal 2022 a 68% Year-over-Year Increase Gross Margin Percentage Increased 290 Basis Points Year-over-Year for Full Year Full Year Interest

Exhibit 99.1 HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC. News Release Contact: J. Larry Sorsby Jeffrey T. O?Keefe Executive Vice President & CFO Vice President, Investor Relations 732-747-7800 732-747-7800 HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES REPORTS FISCAL 2022 FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR RESULTS $320 Million Pretax Profit in Fiscal 2022 a 68% Year-over-Year Increase Gross Margin Percentage Increased 290 Basis Points Year-ove

October 19, 2022 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 19, 2022 HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Delaware (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) 1-8551 (Commission File Num

October 19, 2022 EX-99.1

HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES REITERATES FISCAL 2022 GUIDANCE EXCEPT FOR UPDATING EPS GUIDANCE TO BETWEEN $28.50 AND $30.00 ANNOUNCES INCREASED FOCUS ON PRESERVING LIQUIDITY

Exhibit 99.1 HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC. News Release Contact: J. Larry Sorsby Jeffrey T. O?Keefe Executive Vice President & CFO Vice President, Investor Relations 732-747-7800 732-747-7800 HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES REITERATES FISCAL 2022 GUIDANCE EXCEPT FOR UPDATING EPS GUIDANCE TO BETWEEN $28.50 AND $30.00 ANNOUNCES INCREASED FOCUS ON PRESERVING LIQUIDITY MATAWAN, NJ, October 19, 2022 ? Hovnanian En

September 6, 2022 EX-10.F

Form of 2022 Performance Share Unit Agreement – Land Light Performance Vesting (Class A) (Incorporated by reference to Exhibits to Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended July 31, 2022 of the Registrant).

Exhibit 10(f) 2020 HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC. SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN PERFORMANCE SHARE UNIT AGREEMENT (Land Light Performance Vesting) Participant: Date of Grant: Target Number of PSUs: Date of Vesting of Earned PSUs: Date Percentage of Earned PSUs [Date] 60% [Date] 20% [Date] 20% 1. Grant of PSUs. For valuable consideration, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, Hovn

September 6, 2022 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ? Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the quarterly period ended July 31, 2022 OR ? Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Commission file number 1-8551 Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (E

September 6, 2022 EX-32.A

Section 1350 Certification of Chief Executive Officer.

Exhibit 32(a) CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 In connection with the Quarterly Report of Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10‑Q for the period ended July 31, 2022 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Ara K. Hovnanian, President and Chief Exe

September 6, 2022 EX-31.B

Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Financial Officer.

CERTIFICATIONS Exhibit 31(b) I, J. Larry Sorsby, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended July 31, 2022 of Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (the “registrant”); 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances

September 6, 2022 EX-10.E

Form of 2022 Performance Share Unit Agreement – EBIT ROI (Class B) (Incorporated by reference to Exhibits to Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended July 31, 2022 of the Registrant).

Exhibit 10(e) 2020 HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC. SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN PERFORMANCE SHARE UNIT AGREEMENT (Relative EBIT ROI Rank Compared to Peers Performance Vesting) Participant: Date of Grant: Target Number of PSUs: Date of Vesting of Earned PSUs: Date Percentage of Earned PSUs [Date] 100% 1. Grant of PSUs. For valuable consideration, receipt of which is hereby acknowled

September 6, 2022 EX-10.G

Form of 2022 Performance Share Unit Agreement – National Contracts Savings Performance Vesting (Class A) (Incorporated by reference to Exhibits to Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended July 31, 2022 of the Registrant).

Exhibit 10(g) 2020 HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC. SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN PERFORMANCE SHARE UNIT AGREEMENT (National Contracts Savings Performance Vesting) Participant: Date of Grant: Target Number of PSUs: Date of Vesting of Earned PSUs: Date Percentage of Earned PSUs [Date] 60% [Date] 20% [Date] 20% 1. Grant of PSUs. For valuable consideration, receipt of which is hereby ac

September 6, 2022 EX-10.H

Form of 2022 Performance Share Unit Agreement – KHDS Savings Performance Vesting (Class A) (Incorporated by reference to Exhibits to Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended July 31, 2022 of the Registrant).

Exhibit 10(h) 2020 HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC. SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN PERFORMANCE SHARE UNIT AGREEMENT (KHDS Savings Performance Vesting) Participant: Date of Grant: Target Number of PSUs: Date of Vesting of Earned PSUs: Date Percentage of Earned PSUs [Date] 60% [Date] 20% [Date] 20% 1. Grant of PSUs. For valuable consideration, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, Ho

September 6, 2022 EX-10.I

Restricted Share Unit Agreement Class A (2022 grants and thereafter) (Incorporated by reference to Exhibits to Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended July 31, 2022 of the Registrant).

Exhibit 10(i) 2020 HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC. SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN RESTRICTED SHARE UNIT AGREEMENT Participant: Date of Grant: Number of RSUs: Dates of Vesting of Class A Shares: Date Number of RSUs 1. Grant of RSUs. For valuable consideration, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc., a Delaware Corporation (the "Company"), hereby grants th

September 6, 2022 EX-10.B

Form of 2022 Performance Share Unit Agreement – EBIT (Class A) (Incorporated by reference to Exhibits to Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended July 31, 2022 of the Registrant).

EXHIBIT 10(b) 2020 HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC. SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN PERFORMANCE SHARE UNIT AGREEMENT (EBIT Performance Vesting) Participant: Date of Grant: Target Number of PSUs: Date of Vesting of Earned PSUs: Date Percentage of Earned PSUs [Date] 100% 1. Grant of PSUs. For valuable consideration, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc., a

September 6, 2022 EX-10.C

Form of 2022 Performance Share Unit Agreement – EBIT (Class B) (Incorporated by reference to Exhibits to Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended July 31, 2022 of the Registrant).

EXHIBIT 10(c) 2020 HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC. SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN PERFORMANCE SHARE UNIT AGREEMENT (EBIT Performance Vesting) Participant: Date of Grant: Target Number of PSUs: Date of Vesting of Earned PSUs: Date Percentage of Earned PSUs [Date] 100% 1. Grant of PSUs. For valuable consideration, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc., a

September 6, 2022 EX-10.J

Director Restricted Share Unit Agreement Class A (2022 grants and thereafter) (Incorporated by reference to Exhibits to Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended July 31, 2022 of the Registrant).

Exhibit 10(j) 2020 HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC. SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN RESTRICTED SHARE UNIT AGREEMENT (Directors) Participant: Date of Grant: Number of RSUs: Date of Vesting of Class A Shares: Date Number of RSUs 1. Grant of RSUs. For valuable consideration, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc., a Delaware Corporation (the "Company"), hereb

September 6, 2022 EX-32.B

Section 1350 Certification of Chief Financial Officer.

Exhibit 32(b) CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 In connection with the Quarterly Report of Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10‑Q for the period ended July 31, 2022 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, J. Larry Sorsby, Executive Vice President

September 6, 2022 EX-31.A

Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Executive Officer.

CERTIFICATIONS Exhibit 31(a) I, Ara K. Hovnanian, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended July 31, 2022 of Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (the “registrant”); 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances

September 6, 2022 EX-10.D

Form of 2022 Performance Share Unit Agreement – EBIT ROI (Class A) (Incorporated by reference to Exhibits to Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended July 31, 2022 of the Registrant).

Exhibit 10(d) 2020 HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC. SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN PERFORMANCE SHARE UNIT AGREEMENT (Relative EBIT ROI Rank Compared to Peers Performance Vesting) Participant: Date of Grant: Target Number of PSUs: Date of Vesting of Earned PSUs: Date Percentage of Earned PSUs [Date] 100% 1. Grant of PSUs. For valuable consideration, receipt of which is hereby acknowled

September 1, 2022 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 1, 2022 HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Delaware (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) 1-8551 (Commission File Nu

September 1, 2022 EX-99.1

HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES REPORTS FISCAL 2022 THIRD QUARTER RESULTS 81% Year-over-Year Increase in Pretax Profit Gross Margin Percentage Increased 390 Basis Points Year-over-Year Interest Expense as Percent of Revenue Declined 140 Basis Points Year-over-

Exhibit 99.1 HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC. News Release Contact: J. Larry Sorsby Jeffrey T. O?Keefe Executive Vice President & CFO Vice President, Investor Relations 732-747-7800 732-747-7800 HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES REPORTS FISCAL 2022 THIRD QUARTER RESULTS 81% Year-over-Year Increase in Pretax Profit Gross Margin Percentage Increased 390 Basis Points Year-over-Year Interest Expense as Percent of Reve

August 22, 2022 8-K

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 19, 2022 HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Delaware (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) 1-8551 (Commission File Numb

August 22, 2022 EX-10.1

Second Amendment, dated as of August 19, 2022, to the Credit Agreement, dated as of October 31, 2019, among K. Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc., Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc., the subsidiary guarantors named therein, Wilmington Trust, National Association, as Administrative Agent, and the lenders party thereto.

Exhibit 10.1 Execution Version SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE CREDIT AGREEMENT This SECOND AMENDMENT, dated as of August 19, 2022 (this ?Amendment?), to the $125,000,000 Credit Agreement, dated as of October 31, 2019 (as amended by the First Amendment to the Credit Agreement, dated as of November 27, 2019, and as further amended, restated, amended and restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from tim

June 7, 2022 S-8

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 7, 2022.

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 7, 2022. Registration No. 333- UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM S-8 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) 22-1851059 (I.R.

June 7, 2022 EX-FILING FEES

Filing Fees.

Exhibit 107.1 Calculation of Filing Fee Tables Form S-8 (Form Type) Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Table 1: Newly Registered Securities Security Type Security Class Title Fee Calculation Rule(1) Amount Registered(2)(3) Proposed Maximum Offering Price Per Unit(1)(4) Maximum Aggregate Offering Price(1)(4) Fee Rate Amount of Registration Fee(1)(4) E

June 6, 2022 EX-31.B

Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Financial Officer.

CERTIFICATIONS Exhibit 31(b) I, J. Larry Sorsby, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended April 30, 2022 of Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (the “registrant”); 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances

June 6, 2022 EX-32.A

Section 1350 Certification of Chief Executive Officer.

Exhibit 32(a) CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 In connection with the Quarterly Report of Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10‑Q for the period ended April 30, 2022 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Ara K. Hovnanian, President and Chief Ex

June 6, 2022 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ? Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the quarterly period ended April 30, 2022 OR ? Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Commission file number 1-8551 Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (

June 6, 2022 EX-31.A

Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Executive Officer.

CERTIFICATIONS Exhibit 31(a) I, Ara K. Hovnanian, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended April 30, 2022 of Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (the “registrant”); 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstance

June 6, 2022 EX-32.B

Section 1350 Certification of Chief Financial Officer.

Exhibit 32(b) CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 In connection with the Quarterly Report of Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10‑Q for the period ended April 30, 2022 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, J. Larry Sorsby, Executive Vice Presiden

June 1, 2022 EX-99.1

HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES REPORTS FISCAL 2022 SECOND QUARTER RESULTS 161% Year-over-Year Increase in Pretax Profit Gross Margin Percentage Increased 520 Basis Points Year-over-Year 5% Increase in Consolidated Dollar Amount of Contracts 16% Increase in Co

Exhibit 99.1 HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC. News Release Contact: J. Larry Sorsby Jeffrey T. O?Keefe Executive Vice President & CFO Vice President, Investor Relations 732-747-7800 732-747-7800 HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES REPORTS FISCAL 2022 SECOND QUARTER RESULTS 161% Year-over-Year Increase in Pretax Profit Gross Margin Percentage Increased 520 Basis Points Year-over-Year 5% Increase in Consolidated Dolla

June 1, 2022 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 1, 2022 HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Delaware (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) 1-8551 (Commission File Number)

May 2, 2022 SC 13D/A

HOV / Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. / HOVNANIAN ARA K - AMENDMENT NO. 7 TO SC 13D Activist Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 7)* Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Class A Common Stock, $.01 par value per share (Title of Class of Securities) 442487203 (CUSIP Number) Ara K. Hovnanian 90 Matawan Road, 5th Floor, Matawan, NJ 07747 (732) 747-7800 (Name, Address and Telephone

May 2, 2022 8-K

Other Events

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 29, 2022 HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Delaware (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) 1-8551 (Commission File Numbe

May 2, 2022 SC 13D/A

HOV / Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. / SORSBY J LARRY - AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO SC 13D Activist Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 1)* Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Class B Common Stock, $.01 par value per share (Title of Class of Securities) 442487302 (CUSIP Number) J. Larry Sorsby c/o Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. 90 Matawan Road, 5th Floor Matawan, NJ 07747 (732) 747-780

March 30, 2022 8-K/A

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K/A (Amendment No. 1) CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 21, 2022 HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Delaware (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) 1-8551

March 29, 2022 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 29, 2022 HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Delaware (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) 1-8551 (Commission File Numbe

March 29, 2022 EX-10.1

Second Amended and Restated 2020 Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. Stock Incentive Plan (Incorporated by reference to Exhibits to Current Report on Form 8-K of the Registrant filed on March 29, 2022).

Exhibit 10.1 SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED 2020 HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC. STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN 1. PURPOSE OF THE PLAN The purpose of the Plan is to aid the Company and its Affiliates in recruiting and retaining key employees, directors and consultants of outstanding ability and to motivate such employees, directors and consultants to exert their best efforts on behalf of the Company and its Affili

March 7, 2022 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ? Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the quarterly period ended January 31, 2022 OR ? Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Commission file number 1-8551 Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc.

March 7, 2022 EX-32.A

Section 1350 Certification of Chief Executive Officer.

Exhibit 32(a) CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 In connection with the Quarterly Report of Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (the ?Company?) on Form 10?Q for the period ended January 31, 2022 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the ?Report?), I, Ara K. Hovnanian, President and Chief

March 7, 2022 EX-31.B

Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Financial Officer.

CERTIFICATIONS Exhibit 31(b) I, J. Larry Sorsby, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended January 31, 2022 of Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (the ?registrant?); 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstanc

March 7, 2022 EX-31.A

Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Executive Officer.

CERTIFICATIONS Exhibit 31(a) I, Ara K. Hovnanian, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended January 31, 2022 of Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (the ?registrant?); 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstan

March 7, 2022 EX-10.A

Form of 2022 Long-Term Incentive Program Award Agreement (Class A) (Incorporated by reference to Exhibits to Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended January 31, 2022 of the Registrant).

Exhibit 10(a) 2020 HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC. AMENDED AND RESTATED STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN 2022 LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PROGRAM AWARD AGREEMENT Participant: Stock Percentage of Award: 100% Date of Grant: [Date] Deemed Share Price: $XX.XX Maximum LTIP Award (total): Target LTIP Award (total): Maximum Number of Class A Shares: Target Number of Class A Shares: 1. Grant of LTIP Award. For valuable considera

March 7, 2022 EX-32.B

Section 1350 Certification of Chief Financial Officer.

Exhibit 32(b) CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 In connection with the Quarterly Report of Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (the ?Company?) on Form 10?Q for the period ended January 31, 2022 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the ?Report?), I, J. Larry Sorsby, Executive Vice Presid

March 7, 2022 EX-10.B

Form of 2022 Long-Term Incentive Program Award Agreement (Class B) (Incorporated by reference to Exhibits to Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended January 31, 2022 of the Registrant).

Exhibit 10(b) 2020 HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC. AMENDED AND RESTATED STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN 2022 LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PROGRAM AWARD AGREEMENT Participant: Stock Percentage of Award: 100% Date of Grant: [Date] Deemed Share Price: $XX.XX Maximum LTIP Award (total): Target LTIP Award (total): Maximum Number of Class B Shares: Target Number of Class B Shares: 1. Grant of LTIP Award. For valuable considera

March 1, 2022 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 1, 2022 HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Delaware (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) 1-8551 (Commission File Number

March 1, 2022 EX-99.1

HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES REPORTS FISCAL 2022 FIRST QUARTER RESULTS 81% Year-over-Year Increase in Pretax Profit Gross Margin Percentage Increased 260 Basis Points Year-over-Year Interest Expense as a Percent of Total Revenues Declined 240 Basis Points Y

Exhibit 99.1 HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC. News Release Contact: J. Larry Sorsby Jeffrey T. O?Keefe Executive Vice President & CFO Vice President, Investor Relations 732-747-7800 732-747-7800 HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES REPORTS FISCAL 2022 FIRST QUARTER RESULTS 81% Year-over-Year Increase in Pretax Profit Gross Margin Percentage Increased 260 Basis Points Year-over-Year Interest Expense as a Percent of To

February 11, 2022 DEF 14A

COURTESY PDF

February 11, 2022 DEF 14A

The section entitled “Proposal III - Approval of the Second Amended and Restated 2020 Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. Stock Incentive Plan” of the Company’s Definitive Proxy Statement (incorporated by reference to the Company’s Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed on February 11, 2022).

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant?? Filed by a Party other than the Registrant?? Check the appropriate box: ? Preliminary Proxy Statement. ? Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)). ? Def

February 11, 2022 DEFA14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. _____)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ? Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ? Check the appropriate box: ? Preliminary Proxy Statement. ? Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)). ? Def

January 24, 2022 EX-99.1

MIRIAM HERNANDEZ-KAKOL APPOINTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC.

Exhibit 99.1 HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC. News Release Contact: J. Larry Sorsby Jeffrey T. O?Keefe Executive Vice President & CFO Vice President, Investor Relations 732-747-7800 732-747-7800 MIRIAM HERNANDEZ-KAKOL APPOINTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC. MATAWAN, NJ, January 24, 2022 - Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE: HOV), a leading national homebuilder, announced today

January 24, 2022 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 21, 2022 HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Delaware (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) 1-8551 (Commission File Num

January 4, 2022 EX-23.C

Consent of Deloitte & Touche LLP.

Exhibit 23(c) CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS We consent to the incorporation by reference in the following Registration Statements of our report dated December 19, 2019, relating to the consolidated financial statements of GTIS-HOV Holdings VI LLC and its subsidiaries as of October 31, 2019, and for the years ended October 31, 2019 and 2018, appearing in this Annual Report on Form 10-K of Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc.

January 4, 2022 EX-99.B

Financial Statements of GTIS – HOV Holdings VI, L.L.C.

Exhibit 99.b Consolidated Financial Statements GTIS-HOV Holdings VI LLC As Of October 28, 2020 And October 31, 2019 And For The Period Ended October 28, 2020 And The Years Ended October 31, 2019 And 2018 With Independent Auditors? Report GTIS-HOV Holdings VI LLC Consolidated Financial Statements As Of October 28, 2020 And October 31, 2019 And For The Period Ended October 28, 2020 And The Years End

January 4, 2022 EX-32.A

Section 1350 Certification of Chief Executive Officer.

Exhibit 32(a) CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 In connection with the Annual Report of Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10‑K for the year ended October 31, 2021 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Ara K. Hovnanian, President and Chief Execu

January 4, 2022 EX-32.B

Section 1350 Certification of Chief Financial Officer.

Exhibit 32(b) CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 In connection with the Annual Report of Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10‑K for the year ended October 31, 2021 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, J. Larry Sorsby, Executive Vice President a

January 4, 2022 10-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 10-K ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2021 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTIO

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 10-K ? ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2021 ? TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Commission file number: 1-8551 Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (Exact Name of Regis

January 4, 2022 EX-31.B

Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Financial Officer.

CERTIFICATIONS Exhibit 31(b) I, J. Larry Sorsby, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended October 31, 2021 of Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (the “registrant”); 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances un

January 4, 2022 EX-21

Subsidiaries of the Registrant.

Exhibit 21 Legal Entity Name State of Formation Eastern National Title Agency Arizona, LLC AZ GTIS-HOV AT SILVERSTONE LLC AZ GTIS-HOV Pointe 16 LLC AZ K.

January 4, 2022 EX-99.A

Financial Statements of GTIS – HOV Holdings V, L.L.C.

Exhibit 99.a Consolidated Financial Statements GTIS-HOV Holdings V LLC As Of June 30, 2021 And October 31, 2020 And For The Period Ended June 30, 2021 And The Years Ended October 31, 2020 And 2019 With Independent Auditors? Report GTIS-HOV Holdings V LLC Consolidated Financial Statements As Of June 30, 2021 And October 31, 2020 And For The Period Ended June 30, 2021 And The Years Ended October 31,

January 4, 2022 EX-31.A

Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Executive Officer.

CERTIFICATIONS Exhibit 31(a) I, Ara K. Hovnanian, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended October 31, 2021 of Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (the “registrant”); 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances u

January 4, 2022 EX-23.B

Consent of Deloitte & Touche LLP.

Exhibit 23(b) CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS We consent to the incorporation by reference in the following Registration Statements of our report dated December 22, 2020, relating to the consolidated financial statements of GTIS-HOV Holdings V LLC and its subsidiaries as of October 31, 2020, and for the each of the years ended October 31, 2020 and 2019, appearing in this Annual Report on Form 10-K of Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc.

January 4, 2022 EX-23.A

Consent of Deloitte & Touche LLP.

Exhibit 23(a) CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We consent to the incorporation by reference in the following Registration Statements of our report dated January 4, 2022, relating to the consolidated financial statements of Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc.

December 9, 2021 EX-99.1

HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES REPORTS FISCAL 2021 FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR RESULTS $190 Million Pretax Profit in Fiscal 2021 a 243% Increase Over the Prior Year 82% Year-over-Year Increase in Fourth Quarter Pretax Profit Gross Margin Percentage Increased

Exhibit 99.1 HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC. News Release Contact: J. Larry Sorsby Jeffrey T. O?Keefe Executive Vice President & CFO Vice President, Investor Relations 732-747-7800 732-747-7800 HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES REPORTS FISCAL 2021 FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR RESULTS $190 Million Pretax Profit in Fiscal 2021 a 243% Increase Over the Prior Year 82% Year-over-Year Increase in Fourth Quarter Pretax

December 9, 2021 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 9, 2021 HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Delaware (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) 1-8551 (Commission File Num

November 5, 2021 SC 13D

HOV / Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. / SORSBY J LARRY - SC 13D Activist Investment

SC 13D UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )* Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Class B Common Stock, $.01 par value per share (Title of Class of Securities) 442487302 (CUSIP Number) J. Larry Sorsby c/o Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. 90 Matawan Road, 5th Floor Matawan, NJ 07747 (732) 7

November 5, 2021 SC 13D/A

HOV / Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. / HOVNANIAN ARA K - AMENDMENT NO. 6 TO SC 13D Activist Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 6)* Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Class A Common Stock, $.01 par value per share (Title of Class of Securities) 442487203 (CUSIP Number) Ara K. Hovnanian 90 Matawan Road, 5th Floor, Matawan, NJ 07747 (732) 747-7800 (Name, Address and Telephone

November 5, 2021 SC 13D/A

HOV / Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. / HOVNANIAN SIRWART - AMENDMENT NO. 6 TO SC 13D Activist Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 6)* Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Class A Common Stock, $.01 par value per share (Title of Class of Securities) 442487203 (CUSIP Number) Peter S. Reinhart c/o Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. 90 Matawan Road, 5th Floor Matawan, NJ 07747 (732) 747-7

November 5, 2021 SC 13D/A

HOV / Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. / HOVNANIAN ARA K - AMENDMENT NO. 7 TO SC 13D Activist Investment

Amendment No. 7 to SC 13D UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 7)* Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Class B Common Stock, $.01 par value per share (Title of Class of Securities) 442487302 (CUSIP Number) Ara K. Hovnanian 90 Matawan Road, 5th Floor, Matawan, NJ 07747 (732) 747-7800 (N

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