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Noncontrolling Interests (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2026
Mar. 31, 2025
Noncontrolling Interests in the Operating Partnership [Roll Forward]    
Beginning noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership $ 52,777  
Adjustment of noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership to fair value (8,434) $ (2,902)
Conversions of Common Units to Common Stock (700) 0
Redemptions of Common Units (24) (10)
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership 579 1,956
Distributions to noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership (1,009) (1,076)
Total noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership 43,189  
Net Income Available for Common Stockholders and Transfers From Noncontrolling Interests in the Operating Partnership [Abstract]    
Net income available for common stockholders 31,363 97,449
Highwoods Properties, Inc. [Member]    
Noncontrolling Interests in the Operating Partnership [Roll Forward]    
Beginning noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership 52,777 65,791
Adjustment of noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership to fair value (8,434) (2,902)
Conversions of Common Units to Common Stock (700) 0
Redemptions of Common Units (24) (10)
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership 579 1,956
Distributions to noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership (1,009) (1,076)
Total noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership 43,189 63,759
Net Income Available for Common Stockholders and Transfers From Noncontrolling Interests in the Operating Partnership [Abstract]    
Net income available for common stockholders 31,363 97,449
Increase in additional paid in capital from conversions of Common Units to Common Stock 700 0
Redemptions of Common Units 24 10
Change from net income available for common stockholders and transfers from noncontrolling interests $ 32,087 $ 97,459
Midtown West Joint Venture [Member]    
Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Affiliates [Abstract]    
Consolidated joint venture, partner's interest (in hundredths) 20.00%  
HRLP Bloc 83, LP [Member]    
Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Affiliates [Abstract]    
Consolidated joint venture, partner's interest (in hundredths) 90.00%  
Terraces JV, LLC [Member]    
Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Affiliates [Abstract]    
Consolidated joint venture, partner's interest (in hundredths) 20.00%