Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2025	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Comprehensive income:
Net income	$ 162,650	$ 104,254	$ 151,330
Other comprehensive income/(loss):
Settlement of cash flow hedges	0	0	(493)
Amortization of cash flow hedges	(248)	(249)	(293)
Total other comprehensive loss	(248)	(249)	(786)
Total comprehensive income	162,402	104,005	150,544
Less-comprehensive (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests	(3,038)	(2,006)	(2,615)
Comprehensive income attributable to common stockholders/unitholders	159,364	101,999	147,929
Highwoods Realty Limited Partnership [Member]
Comprehensive income:
Net income	162,650	104,254	151,330
Other comprehensive income/(loss):
Settlement of cash flow hedges	0	0	(493)
Amortization of cash flow hedges	(248)	(249)	(293)
Total other comprehensive loss	(248)	(249)	(786)
Total comprehensive income	162,402	104,005	150,544
Less-comprehensive (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests	74	34	549
Comprehensive income attributable to common stockholders/unitholders	$ 162,476	$ 104,039	$ 151,093