Edgar Filing: HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES INC

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

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October 28, 2008

Dear Stockholder:

We have previously sent to you proxy material for the Special Meeting of Stockholders of Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc., to be held on December 5, 2008. Your Board of Directors unanimously recommends that stockholders vote FOR proposals 1, 2 and 3, including the proposed amendment to the Company's Certificate of Incorporation.

The amendment to the Company's Certificate of Incorporation requires the approval of a majority of the voting power of all outstanding Class A and B shares combined and of each class voting separately. Your vote is important, no matter how many or how few shares you may own. If you have not already done so, please vote TODAY by telephone, via the Internet, or by signing, dating and returning the enclosed proxy card in the envelope provided.

Very truly yours,

Peter S. Reinhart
Secretary


	*REMEMBER:*

	You can vote your shares by telephone, or via the Internet. Please follow the easy instructions on the enclosed card.

	If you have any questions, or need assistance in voting your shares, please call our proxy solicitor,

	INNISFREE M&A INCORPORATED TOLL-FREE, at 1-888-750-5834.

October 28, 2008

Dear Stockholder:

The amendment to the Company's Certificate of Incorporation requires the approval of a majority of the voting power of all outstanding Class A and B shares combined and of each class voting separately. Your vote is important, no matter how many or how few shares you may own. If you have not already done so, please vote TODAY by signing, dating and returning the enclosed proxy card in the envelope provided.

Very truly yours,

Peter S. Reinhart
Secretary


	*REMEMBER:*

	Please sign, date and return the enclosed proxy card in the envelope provided.

	If you have any questions, or need assistance in voting your shares, please call our proxy solicitor,

	INNISFREE M&A INCORPORATED TOLL-FREE, at 1-888-750-5834.