Document and Entity Information (USD $) In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Sep. 05, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Document and Entity Information
Entity Registrant Name	PROVIDENT FINANCIAL HOLDINGS INC
Document Type	10-K
Document Period End Date	Jun. 30, 2013
Amendment Flag	false
Entity Central Index Key	0001010470
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--06-30
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		10,212,852
Entity Public Float			$ 170.1
Entity Filer Category	Accelerated Filer
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	No
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2013
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY