AMERICAN HOMES 4 RENT, 10-K filed on 2/20/2026
Annual Report
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Cover Page - USD ($)
$ in Billions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Feb. 18, 2026
Jun. 30, 2025
Document Information      
Document Type 10-K    
Document Annual Report true    
Document Period End Date Dec. 31, 2025    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31    
Document Transition Report false    
Entity File Number 001-36013    
Entity Registrant Name AMERICAN HOMES 4 RENT    
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code MD    
Entity Tax Identification Number 46-1229660    
Entity Address, Address Line One 280 Pilot Road    
Entity Address, City or Town Las Vegas    
Entity Address, State or Province NV    
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 89119    
City Area Code 805    
Local Phone Number 413-5300    
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Yes    
Entity Voluntary Filers No    
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes    
Entity Interactive Data Current Yes    
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer    
Entity Small Business false    
Entity Emerging Growth Company false    
ICFR Auditor Attestation Flag true    
Document Financial Statement Error Correction [Flag] false    
Entity Shell Company false    
Entity Public Float     $ 11.7
Documents Incorporated by Reference
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Portions of the Definitive Proxy Statement for our 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders are incorporated by reference into Part III of this report. We expect to file our proxy statement within 120 days after December 31, 2025.
   
Entity Central Index Key 0001562401    
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2025    
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY    
Amendment Flag false    
Class A Common Shares      
Document Information      
Title of 12(b) Security Class A common shares of beneficial interest, $.01 par value    
Trading Symbol AMH    
Security Exchange Name NYSE    
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   363,141,211  
Class B common shares      
Document Information      
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   635,075  
Series G perpetual preferred shares      
Document Information      
Title of 12(b) Security Series G perpetual preferred shares of beneficial interest, $.01 par value    
Trading Symbol AMH-G    
Security Exchange Name NYSE    
Series H perpetual preferred shares      
Document Information      
Title of 12(b) Security Series H perpetual preferred shares of beneficial interest, $.01 par value    
Trading Symbol AMH-H    
Security Exchange Name NYSE    
American Homes 4 Rent, L.P.      
Document Information      
Document Period End Date Dec. 31, 2025    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31    
Entity File Number 333-221878-02    
Entity Registrant Name AMERICAN HOMES 4 RENT, L.P.    
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE    
Entity Tax Identification Number 80-0860173    
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Yes    
Entity Voluntary Filers No    
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes    
Entity Interactive Data Current Yes    
Entity Filer Category Non-accelerated Filer    
Entity Small Business false    
Entity Emerging Growth Company false    
ICFR Auditor Attestation Flag false    
Document Financial Statement Error Correction [Flag] false    
Entity Shell Company false    
Entity Central Index Key 0001716558    
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2025    
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY    
Amendment Flag false    
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Audit Information
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Auditor Firm ID 42
Auditor Name Ernst & Young LLP
Auditor Location Los Angeles, California
American Homes 4 Rent, L.P.  
Auditor Firm ID 42
Auditor Name Ernst & Young LLP
Auditor Location Los Angeles, California
v3.25.4
Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Single-family properties:    
Land $ 2,406,467 $ 2,370,006
Buildings and improvements 11,971,961 11,559,461
Single-family properties in operation 14,378,428 13,929,467
Less: accumulated depreciation (3,366,795) (3,048,868)
Single-family properties in operation, net 11,011,633 10,880,599
Single-family properties under development and development land 1,233,586 1,272,284
Single-family properties and land held for sale, net 225,861 212,808
Total real estate assets, net 12,471,080 12,365,691
Cash and cash equivalents 108,516 199,413
Restricted cash 122,174 150,803
Rent and other receivables 43,119 48,452
Escrow deposits, prepaid expenses and other assets 228,017 337,379
Investments in unconsolidated joint ventures 148,935 159,134
Goodwill 120,279 120,279
Total assets 13,242,120 13,381,151
Liabilities    
Revolving credit facility 360,000 0
Asset-backed securitizations, net 0 924,344
Unsecured senior notes, net 4,735,735 4,086,418
Accounts payable and accrued expenses 436,879 521,759
Total liabilities 5,532,614 5,532,521
Commitments and contingencies (see Note 14)
Shareholders' equity:    
Preferred shares 92 92
Additional paid-in capital 7,411,003 7,529,008
Accumulated deficit (387,643) (380,632)
Accumulated other comprehensive income 6,630 7,852
Total shareholders' equity 7,033,748 7,160,016
Noncontrolling interest 675,758 688,614
Total equity 7,709,506 7,848,630
Total liabilities and equity/capital 13,242,120 13,381,151
Class A common shares    
Shareholders' equity:    
Common stock value 3,660 3,690
Class B common shares    
Shareholders' equity:    
Common stock value $ 6 $ 6
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Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - $ / shares
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Preferred shares, par value (in dollars per share) $ 0.01 $ 0.01
Preferred shares, shares authorized (in shares) 100,000,000 100,000,000
Preferred shares, shares issued (in shares) 9,200,000 9,200,000
Preferred shares, shares outstanding (in shares) 9,200,000 9,200,000
Class A common shares    
Common shares, par value (in dollars per share) $ 0.01 $ 0.01
Common shares, shares authorized (in shares) 450,000,000 450,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (in shares) 366,021,665 368,987,993
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares) 366,021,665 368,987,993
Class B common shares    
Common shares, par value (in dollars per share) $ 0.01 $ 0.01
Common shares, shares authorized (in shares) 50,000,000 50,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (in shares) 635,075 635,075
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares) 635,075 635,075
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Consolidated Statements of Operations - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Rents and other single-family property revenues $ 1,850,234 $ 1,728,697 $ 1,623,605
Expenses:      
General and administrative expense 83,006 83,590 74,615
Interest expense 185,198 165,351 140,198
Acquisition and other transaction costs 12,259 12,192 16,910
Depreciation and amortization 504,341 477,010 456,550
Hurricane-related charges, net 0 8,884 0
Total expenses 1,583,566 1,502,231 1,411,095
Gain on sale and impairment of single-family properties and other, net 231,460 225,756 209,834
Loss on early extinguishment of debt (396) (6,323) 0
Other income and expense, net 15,660 22,243 9,798
Net income 513,392 468,142 432,142
Noncontrolling interest 60,418 55,716 51,974
Dividends on preferred shares 13,944 13,944 13,944
Net income attributable to common shareholders / unitholders $ 439,030 $ 398,482 $ 366,224
Weighted-average common shares outstanding:      
Basic (in shares) 370,556,400 367,454,012 362,024,968
Diluted (in shares) 370,906,582 367,989,537 362,477,216
Net income attributable to common shareholders per share:      
Basic (in dollars per share) $ 1.18 $ 1.08 $ 1.01
Diluted (in dollars per share) $ 1.18 $ 1.08 $ 1.01
Property operating expenses      
Expenses:      
Cost of goods and services sold $ 663,954 $ 625,883 $ 599,459
Property management expenses      
Expenses:      
Cost of goods and services sold $ 134,808 $ 129,321 $ 123,363
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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]      
Net income $ 513,392 $ 468,142 $ 432,142
Cash flow hedging instruments:      
Gain on settlement of cash flow hedging instruments 31 8,595 0
Reclassification adjustment for amortization of interest expense included in net income (1,432) (615) (564)
Other comprehensive (loss) income (1,401) 7,980 (564)
Comprehensive income 511,991 476,122 431,578
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests 60,255 56,687 51,899
Dividends on preferred shares 13,944 13,944 13,944
Comprehensive income attributable to common shareholders / unitholders $ 437,792 $ 405,491 $ 365,735
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Consolidated Statements of Equity - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Total
Class A common shares
Class B common shares
Shareholders’ equity
Shareholders’ equity
Class A common shares
Common shares
Class A common shares
Common shares
Class B common shares
Preferred shares
Additional paid-in capital
Additional paid-in capital
Class A common shares
Accumulated deficit
Accumulated other comprehensive income
Accumulated other comprehensive income
Class A common shares
Noncontrolling interest
Noncontrolling interest
Class A common shares
Beginning balance, common (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2022           352,881,826 635,075                
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2022 $ 7,174,658     $ 6,495,987   $ 3,529 $ 6 $ 92 $ 6,931,819   $ (440,791) $ 1,332   $ 678,671  
Beginning balance, preferred (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2022               9,200,000              
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity                              
Share-based compensation 25,370     25,370         25,370            
Common stock issued under share-based compensation plans, net of shares withheld for employee taxes (in shares)           614,922                  
Common stock issued under share-based compensation plans, net of shares withheld for employee taxes 2,573     2,573   $ 6     2,567            
Issuance of Class A common shares, net of offering costs (in shares)           10,799,683                  
Issuance of Class A common shares, net of offering costs   $ 398,200     $ 398,200 $ 108       $ 398,092          
Distributions to equity holders:                              
Preferred shares (13,944)     (13,944)             (13,944)        
Noncontrolling interests (45,211)                         (45,211)  
Common shares (320,341)     (320,341)             (320,341)        
Net income 432,142     380,168             380,168     51,974  
Total other comprehensive (loss) income (564)     (489)               (489)   (75)  
Ending balance, common (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2023           364,296,431 635,075                
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2023 7,652,883     6,967,524   $ 3,643 $ 6 $ 92 7,357,848   (394,908) 843   685,359  
Ending balance, preferred (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2023               9,200,000              
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity                              
Share-based compensation 30,984     30,984         30,984            
Common stock issued under share-based compensation plans, net of shares withheld for employee taxes (in shares)           771,792                  
Common stock issued under share-based compensation plans, net of shares withheld for employee taxes (2,594)     (2,594)   $ 8     (2,602)            
Issuance of Class A common shares, net of offering costs (in shares)           3,919,770                  
Issuance of Class A common shares, net of offering costs   $ 142,817     142,817 $ 39       142,778          
Distributions to equity holders:                              
Preferred shares (13,944)     (13,944)             (13,944)        
Noncontrolling interests (53,432)                         (53,432)  
Common shares (384,206)     (384,206)             (384,206)        
Net income 468,142     412,426             412,426     55,716  
Total other comprehensive (loss) income 7,980     7,009               7,009   971  
Ending balance, common (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2024   368,987,993 635,075     368,987,993 635,075                
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2024 $ 7,848,630     7,160,016   $ 3,690 $ 6 $ 92 7,529,008   (380,632) 7,852   688,614  
Ending balance, preferred (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2024 9,200,000             9,200,000              
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity                              
Share-based compensation $ 25,815     25,815         25,815            
Common stock issued under share-based compensation plans, net of shares withheld for employee taxes (in shares)           854,877                  
Common stock issued under share-based compensation plans, net of shares withheld for employee taxes (5,785)     (5,785)   $ 8     (5,793)            
Redemptions of Class A units (in shares)           900,000                  
Redemptions of Class A units   $ 0     12,044 $ (9)       12,019     $ 16   $ (12,044)
Repurchase of class A units (in shares)           (4,721,205)                  
Repurchases of Class A common shares   $ (150,093)     $ (150,093) $ 47       $ (150,046)          
Distributions to equity holders:                              
Preferred shares (13,944)     (13,944)             (13,944)        
Noncontrolling interests (61,067)                         (61,067)  
Common shares (446,041)     (446,041)             (446,041)        
Net income 513,392     452,974             452,974     60,418  
Total other comprehensive (loss) income (1,401)     (1,238)               (1,238)   (163)  
Ending balance, common (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2025   366,021,665 635,075     366,021,665 635,075                
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2025 $ 7,709,506     $ 7,033,748   $ 3,660 $ 6 $ 92 $ 7,411,003   $ (387,643) $ 6,630   $ 675,758  
Ending balance, preferred (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2025 9,200,000             9,200,000              
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Consolidated Statement of Equity (Parenthetical) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dividends declared on common shares (in dollars per share) $ 1.04 $ 0.88
Class A common shares    
Stock offering costs $ 257 $ 400
Dividends declared on common shares (in dollars per share) $ 1.04 $ 0.88
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Operating activities      
Net income $ 513,392 $ 468,142 $ 432,142
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:      
Depreciation and amortization 504,341 477,010 456,550
Noncash amortization of deferred financing costs, debt discounts and cash flow hedging instruments 10,039 11,489 12,279
Noncash share-based compensation 25,815 30,984 25,370
Loss on early extinguishment of debt 396 6,323 0
Equity in net (income) loss of unconsolidated entities (320) 6 (1,227)
Return on investment from unconsolidated joint ventures 3,629 1,946 3,345
Gain on sale and impairment of single-family properties and other, net (231,460) (225,756) (209,834)
Other changes in operating assets and liabilities:      
Rent and other receivables 1,313 (1,710) 879
Prepaid expenses and other assets 21,955 11,201 (21,545)
Deferred leasing costs (3,623) (3,966) (3,113)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses 18,160 34,362 44,264
Amounts due from related parties 690 1,504 (421)
Net cash provided by operating activities 864,327 811,535 738,689
Investing activities      
Cash paid for single-family properties (23,587) (495,912) (12,784)
Change in escrow deposits for purchase of single-family properties (2,495) 5,482 4,928
Net proceeds received from sales of single-family properties and other 630,352 573,182 469,463
Proceeds received from storm-related insurance claims 4,020 0 4,050
Proceeds from notes receivable related to the sale of properties 215 540 698
Investment in unconsolidated joint ventures (15,078) (19,680) (12,614)
Distributions from unconsolidated entities 78,702 116,311 47,736
Renovations to single-family properties (40,645) (34,052) (40,137)
Recurring and other capital expenditures for single-family properties (118,211) (121,751) (134,176)
Cash paid for development activity (810,507) (845,851) (979,848)
Cash paid for deposits on land option contracts 0 (653) (1,142)
Proceeds from asset-backed securitization certificates 0 25,666 0
Other investing activities (30,933) (29,158) (38,752)
Net cash used for investing activities (328,167) (825,876) (692,578)
Financing activities      
Proceeds from issuances under share-based compensation plans 6,066 6,422 6,539
Payments related to tax withholding for share-based compensation (11,851) (9,016) (3,966)
Payments on asset-backed securitizations (925,787) (952,191) (24,470)
Proceeds from unsecured senior notes, net of discount 646,385 1,594,052 0
Settlement of cash flow hedging instruments 31 8,595 0
Payments related to liabilities to repurchase consolidated land not owned (54,036) (82,001) 0
Distributions to noncontrolling interests (60,972) (53,287) (45,071)
Distributions to common shareholders (446,292) (383,535) (319,498)
Distributions to preferred shareholders (13,944) (13,944) (13,944)
Deferred financing costs paid (5,193) (25,216) 0
Net cash (used for) provided by financing activities (655,686) 142,696 (42,210)
Net (decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash (119,526) 128,355 3,901
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period (see Note 2) 350,216 221,861 217,960
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period (see Note 2) 230,690 350,216 221,861
Supplemental cash flow information      
Cash payments for interest, net of amounts capitalized (172,220) (128,056) (128,027)
Supplemental schedule of noncash investing and financing activities      
Accrued property renovations and development expenditures 52,685 69,865 71,637
Transfers of completed homebuilding deliveries to properties 780,918 837,258 683,688
Property and land contributions to unconsolidated joint ventures (66,047) (156,934) (46,109)
Noncash right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for operating lease liabilities 4,629 1,625 963
Accrued distributions to affiliates 1,667 1,917 1,248
Accrued distributions to non-affiliates 177 149 142
Revolving Credit Facility      
Financing activities      
Proceeds from revolving credit facility 770,000 400,000 200,000
Payments on revolving credit facility (410,000) (490,000) (240,000)
Class A common shares      
Financing activities      
Proceeds from issuance of Class A common shares 0 143,074 398,600
Payments of Class A common share issuance costs 0 (257) (400)
Repurchases of Class A common shares $ (150,093) $ 0 $ 0
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Consolidated Balance Sheets (L.P.) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Single-family properties:    
Land $ 2,406,467 $ 2,370,006
Buildings and improvements 11,971,961 11,559,461
Single-family properties in operation 14,378,428 13,929,467
Less: accumulated depreciation (3,366,795) (3,048,868)
Single-family properties in operation, net 11,011,633 10,880,599
Single-family properties under development and development land 1,233,586 1,272,284
Single-family properties and land held for sale, net 225,861 212,808
Total real estate assets, net 12,471,080 12,365,691
Cash and cash equivalents 108,516 199,413
Restricted cash 122,174 150,803
Rent and other receivables 43,119 48,452
Escrow deposits, prepaid expenses and other assets 228,017 337,379
Investments in unconsolidated joint ventures 148,935 159,134
Goodwill 120,279 120,279
Total assets 13,242,120 13,381,151
Liabilities    
Revolving credit facility 360,000 0
Asset-backed securitizations, net 0 924,344
Unsecured senior notes, net 4,735,735 4,086,418
Accounts payable and accrued expenses 436,879 521,759
Total liabilities 5,532,614 5,532,521
Commitments and contingencies (see Note 14)
Limited partner:    
Accumulated other comprehensive income 6,630 7,852
Total liabilities and equity/capital 13,242,120 13,381,151
American Homes 4 Rent, L.P.    
Single-family properties:    
Land 2,406,467 2,370,006
Buildings and improvements 11,971,961 11,559,461
Single-family properties in operation 14,378,428 13,929,467
Less: accumulated depreciation (3,366,795) (3,048,868)
Single-family properties in operation, net 11,011,633 10,880,599
Single-family properties under development and development land 1,233,586 1,272,284
Single-family properties and land held for sale, net 225,861 212,808
Total real estate assets, net 12,471,080 12,365,691
Cash and cash equivalents 108,516 199,413
Restricted cash 122,174 150,803
Rent and other receivables 43,119 48,452
Escrow deposits, prepaid expenses and other assets 228,017 337,379
Investments in unconsolidated joint ventures 148,935 159,134
Goodwill 120,279 120,279
Total assets 13,242,120 13,381,151
Liabilities    
Revolving credit facility 360,000 0
Asset-backed securitizations, net 0 924,344
Unsecured senior notes, net 4,735,735 4,086,418
Accounts payable and accrued expenses 436,879 521,759
Total liabilities 5,532,614 5,532,521
Commitments and contingencies (see Note 14)
General partner:    
General partner, common units value 6,805,278 6,930,324
General partner, preferred units value 221,840 221,840
Limited partner:    
Limited partner, common units value 674,847 687,524
Accumulated other comprehensive income 7,541 8,942
Total capital 7,709,506 7,848,630
Total liabilities and equity/capital $ 13,242,120 $ 13,381,151
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Consolidated Balance Sheets (L.P.) (Parenthetical) - American Homes 4 Rent, L.P. - shares
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
General Partner    
Common units issued (in shares) 366,656,740 369,623,068
Common units outstanding (in shares) 366,656,740 369,623,068
Preferred units issued (in shares) 9,200,000 9,200,000
Preferred units outstanding (in shares) 9,200,000 9,200,000
Limited Partners    
Common units issued (in shares) 50,476,980 51,376,980
Common units outstanding (in shares) 50,476,980 51,376,980
v3.25.4
Consolidated Statements of Operations (L.P.) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Rents and other single-family property revenues $ 1,850,234 $ 1,728,697 $ 1,623,605
Expenses:      
General and administrative expense 83,006 83,590 74,615
Interest expense 185,198 165,351 140,198
Acquisition and other transaction costs 12,259 12,192 16,910
Depreciation and amortization 504,341 477,010 456,550
Hurricane-related charges, net 0 8,884 0
Total expenses 1,583,566 1,502,231 1,411,095
Gain on sale and impairment of single-family properties and other, net 231,460 225,756 209,834
Loss on early extinguishment of debt (396) (6,323) 0
Other income and expense, net 15,660 22,243 9,798
Net income 513,392 468,142 432,142
Preferred distributions 13,944 13,944 13,944
Net income attributable to common shareholders / unitholders 439,030 398,482 366,224
Property operating expenses      
Expenses:      
Cost of goods and services sold 663,954 625,883 599,459
Property management expenses      
Expenses:      
Cost of goods and services sold 134,808 129,321 123,363
American Homes 4 Rent, L.P.      
Rents and other single-family property revenues 1,850,234 1,728,697 1,623,605
Expenses:      
General and administrative expense 83,006 83,590 74,615
Interest expense 185,198 165,351 140,198
Acquisition and other transaction costs 12,259 12,192 16,910
Depreciation and amortization 504,341 477,010 456,550
Hurricane-related charges, net 0 8,884 0
Total expenses 1,583,566 1,502,231 1,411,095
Gain on sale and impairment of single-family properties and other, net 231,460 225,756 209,834
Loss on early extinguishment of debt (396) (6,323) 0
Other income and expense, net 15,660 22,243 9,798
Net income 513,392 468,142 432,142
Preferred distributions 13,944 13,944 13,944
Net income attributable to common shareholders / unitholders $ 499,448 $ 454,198 $ 418,198
Weighted-average common units outstanding:      
Basic (in shares) 421,550,914 418,830,992 413,401,948
Diluted (in shares) 421,901,096 419,366,517 413,854,196
Net income attributable to common unitholders per unit:      
Basic (in dollars per share) $ 1.18 $ 1.08 $ 1.01
Diluted (in dollars per share) $ 1.18 $ 1.08 $ 1.01
American Homes 4 Rent, L.P. | Property operating expenses      
Expenses:      
Cost of goods and services sold $ 663,954 $ 625,883 $ 599,459
American Homes 4 Rent, L.P. | Property management expenses      
Expenses:      
Cost of goods and services sold $ 134,808 $ 129,321 $ 123,363
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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (L.P.) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Net income $ 513,392 $ 468,142 $ 432,142
Cash flow hedging instruments:      
Gain on settlement of cash flow hedging instruments 31 8,595 0
Reclassification adjustment for amortization of interest expense included in net income (1,432) (615) (564)
Other comprehensive (loss) income (1,401) 7,980 (564)
Comprehensive income 511,991 476,122 431,578
Preferred distributions 13,944 13,944 13,944
Comprehensive income attributable to common shareholders / unitholders 437,792 405,491 365,735
American Homes 4 Rent, L.P.      
Net income 513,392 468,142 432,142
Cash flow hedging instruments:      
Gain on settlement of cash flow hedging instruments 31 8,595 0
Reclassification adjustment for amortization of interest expense included in net income (1,432) (615) (564)
Other comprehensive (loss) income (1,401) 7,980 (564)
Comprehensive income 511,991 476,122 431,578
Preferred distributions 13,944 13,944 13,944
Comprehensive income attributable to common shareholders / unitholders $ 498,047 $ 462,178 $ 417,634
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Consolidated Statements of Capital - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Increase (Decrease) in Capital      
Common units issued under share-based compensation plans, net of units withheld for employee taxes $ (5,785) $ (2,594) $ 2,573
Distributions to capital holders:      
Preferred units (Note 9) (13,944) (13,944) (13,944)
Net income 513,392 468,142 432,142
Total other comprehensive (loss) income (1,401) 7,980 (564)
American Homes 4 Rent, L.P.      
Increase (Decrease) in Capital      
Beginning balance 7,848,630 7,652,883 7,174,658
Share-based compensation 25,815 30,984 25,370
Common units issued under share-based compensation plans, net of units withheld for employee taxes (5,785) (2,594) 2,573
Distributions to capital holders:      
Preferred units (Note 9) (13,944) (13,944) (13,944)
Common units (507,108) (437,638) (365,552)
Net income 513,392 468,142 432,142
Total other comprehensive (loss) income (1,401) 7,980 (564)
Ending balance 7,709,506 7,848,630 7,652,883
American Homes 4 Rent, L.P. | Class A common units      
Increase (Decrease) in Capital      
Issuance of Class A common units, net of offering costs   142,817 398,200
Redemptions of Class A units 0    
Repurchases of Class A units (150,093)    
American Homes 4 Rent, L.P. | Accumulated other comprehensive income      
Increase (Decrease) in Capital      
Beginning balance 8,942 962 1,526
Distributions to capital holders:      
Total other comprehensive (loss) income (1,401) 7,980 (564)
Ending balance $ 7,541 $ 8,942 $ 962
American Homes 4 Rent, L.P. | General Partner | Common capital      
Increase (Decrease) in Capital      
Beginning balance (in shares) 369,623,068 364,931,506 353,516,901
Beginning balance $ 6,930,324 $ 6,744,841 $ 6,272,815
Share-based compensation $ 25,815 $ 30,984 $ 25,370
Common units issued under share-based compensation plans, net of units withheld for employee taxes (in shares) 854,877 771,792 614,922
Common units issued under share-based compensation plans, net of units withheld for employee taxes $ (5,785) $ (2,594) $ 2,573
Distributions to capital holders:      
Common units (446,041) (384,206) (320,341)
Net income $ 439,030 $ 398,482 $ 366,224
Ending balance (in shares) 366,656,740 369,623,068 364,931,506
Ending balance $ 6,805,278 $ 6,930,324 $ 6,744,841
American Homes 4 Rent, L.P. | General Partner | Common capital | Class A common units      
Increase (Decrease) in Capital      
Issuance of Class A common units, net of offering costs (in shares)   3,919,770 10,799,683
Issuance of Class A common units, net of offering costs   $ 142,817 $ 398,200
Redemptions of Class A units (in shares) (900,000)    
Redemptions of Class A units $ (12,028)    
Repurchase of class A units (in shares) (4,721,205)    
Repurchases of Class A units $ (150,093)    
American Homes 4 Rent, L.P. | General Partner | Preferred capital      
Increase (Decrease) in Capital      
Beginning balance 221,840 221,840 221,840
Distributions to capital holders:      
Preferred units (Note 9) (13,944) (13,944) (13,944)
Net income 13,944 13,944 13,944
Ending balance $ 221,840 $ 221,840 $ 221,840
American Homes 4 Rent, L.P. | Limited Partners | Common capital      
Increase (Decrease) in Capital      
Beginning balance (in shares) 51,376,980 51,376,980 51,376,980
Beginning balance $ 687,524 $ 685,240 $ 678,477
Distributions to capital holders:      
Common units (61,067) (53,432) (45,211)
Net income $ 60,418 $ 55,716 $ 51,974
Ending balance (in shares) 50,476,980 51,376,980 51,376,980
Ending balance $ 674,847 $ 687,524 $ 685,240
American Homes 4 Rent, L.P. | Limited Partners | Common capital | Class A common units      
Increase (Decrease) in Capital      
Redemptions of Class A units (in shares) (900,000)    
Redemptions of Class A units $ (12,028)    
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Consolidated Statements of Capital (Parenthetical) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dividends declared on common units (in dollars per share) $ 1.20 $ 1.04 $ 0.88
American Homes 4 Rent, L.P.      
Dividends declared on common units (in dollars per share) $ 1.20 $ 1.04 $ 0.88
American Homes 4 Rent, L.P. | Class A common units      
Stock offering costs   $ 257 $ 400
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (L.P.) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Operating activities      
Net income $ 513,392 $ 468,142 $ 432,142
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:      
Depreciation and amortization 504,341 477,010 456,550
Noncash amortization of deferred financing costs, debt discounts and cash flow hedging instruments 10,039 11,489 12,279
Noncash share-based compensation 25,815 30,984 25,370
Loss on early extinguishment of debt 396 6,323 0
Equity in net (income) loss of unconsolidated entities (320) 6 (1,227)
Return on investment from unconsolidated joint ventures 3,629 1,946 3,345
Gain on sale and impairment of single-family properties and other, net (231,460) (225,756) (209,834)
Other changes in operating assets and liabilities:      
Rent and other receivables 1,313 (1,710) 879
Prepaid expenses and other assets 21,955 11,201 (21,545)
Deferred leasing costs (3,623) (3,966) (3,113)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses 18,160 34,362 44,264
Amounts due from related parties 690 1,504 (421)
Net cash provided by operating activities 864,327 811,535 738,689
Investing activities      
Cash paid for single-family properties (23,587) (495,912) (12,784)
Change in escrow deposits for purchase of single-family properties (2,495) 5,482 4,928
Net proceeds received from sales of single-family properties and other 630,352 573,182 469,463
Proceeds received from storm-related insurance claims 4,020 0 4,050
Proceeds from notes receivable related to the sale of properties 215 540 698
Investment in unconsolidated joint ventures (15,078) (19,680) (12,614)
Distributions from unconsolidated entities 78,702 116,311 47,736
Renovations to single-family properties (40,645) (34,052) (40,137)
Recurring and other capital expenditures for single-family properties (118,211) (121,751) (134,176)
Cash paid for development activity (810,507) (845,851) (979,848)
Cash paid for deposits on land option contracts 0 (653) (1,142)
Other investing activities (30,933) (29,158) (38,752)
Net cash used for investing activities (328,167) (825,876) (692,578)
Financing activities      
Proceeds from issuances under share-based compensation plans 6,066 6,422 6,539
Payments related to tax withholding for share-based compensation (11,851) (9,016) (3,966)
Payments on asset-backed securitizations (925,787) (952,191) (24,470)
Proceeds from unsecured senior notes, net of discount 646,385 1,594,052 0
Settlement of cash flow hedging instruments 31 8,595 0
Distributions to common unitholders (446,292) (383,535) (319,498)
Distributions to preferred unitholders (13,944) (13,944) (13,944)
Deferred financing costs paid (5,193) (25,216) 0
Net cash (used for) provided by financing activities (655,686) 142,696 (42,210)
Net (decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash (119,526) 128,355 3,901
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period (see Note 2) 350,216 221,861 217,960
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period (see Note 2) 230,690 350,216 221,861
Supplemental cash flow information      
Cash payments for interest, net of amounts capitalized (172,220) (128,056) (128,027)
Supplemental schedule of noncash investing and financing activities      
Accrued property renovations and development expenditures 52,685 69,865 71,637
Transfers of completed homebuilding deliveries to properties 780,918 837,258 683,688
Property and land contributions to unconsolidated joint ventures (66,047) (156,934) (46,109)
Noncash right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for operating lease liabilities 4,629 1,625 963
Accrued distributions to affiliates 1,667 1,917 1,248
Accrued distributions to non-affiliates 177 149 142
American Homes 4 Rent, L.P.      
Operating activities      
Net income 513,392 468,142 432,142
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:      
Depreciation and amortization 504,341 477,010 456,550
Noncash amortization of deferred financing costs, debt discounts and cash flow hedging instruments 10,039 11,489 12,279
Noncash share-based compensation 25,815 30,984 25,370
Loss on early extinguishment of debt 396 6,323 0
Equity in net (income) loss of unconsolidated entities (320) 6 (1,227)
Return on investment from unconsolidated joint ventures 3,629 1,946 3,345
Gain on sale and impairment of single-family properties and other, net (231,460) (225,756) (209,834)
Other changes in operating assets and liabilities:      
Rent and other receivables 1,313 (1,710) 879
Prepaid expenses and other assets 21,955 11,201 (21,545)
Deferred leasing costs (3,623) (3,966) (3,113)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses 18,160 34,362 44,264
Amounts due from related parties 690 1,504 (421)
Net cash provided by operating activities 864,327 811,535 738,689
Investing activities      
Cash paid for single-family properties (23,587) (495,912) (12,784)
Change in escrow deposits for purchase of single-family properties (2,495) 5,482 4,928
Net proceeds received from sales of single-family properties and other 630,352 573,182 469,463
Proceeds received from storm-related insurance claims 4,020 0 4,050
Proceeds from notes receivable related to the sale of properties 215 540 698
Investment in unconsolidated joint ventures (15,078) (19,680) (12,614)
Distributions from unconsolidated entities 78,702 116,311 47,736
Renovations to single-family properties (40,645) (34,052) (40,137)
Recurring and other capital expenditures for single-family properties (118,211) (121,751) (134,176)
Cash paid for development activity (810,507) (845,851) (979,848)
Cash paid for deposits on land option contracts 0 (653) (1,142)
Proceeds from repayment of loan from affiliate 0 25,666 0
Other investing activities (30,933) (29,158) (38,752)
Net cash used for investing activities (328,167) (825,876) (692,578)
Financing activities      
Repurchases of Class A common shares (150,093) 0 0
Proceeds from issuances under share-based compensation plans 6,066 6,422 6,539
Payments related to tax withholding for share-based compensation (11,851) (9,016) (3,966)
Payments on asset-backed securitizations (925,787) (952,191) (24,470)
Proceeds from unsecured senior notes, net of discount 646,385 1,594,052 0
Settlement of cash flow hedging instruments 31 8,595 0
Payments related to liabilities to repurchase consolidated land not owned (54,036) (82,001) 0
Distributions to common unitholders (507,264) (436,822) (364,569)
Distributions to preferred unitholders (13,944) (13,944) (13,944)
Deferred financing costs paid (5,193) (25,216) 0
Net cash (used for) provided by financing activities (655,686) 142,696 (42,210)
Net (decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash (119,526) 128,355 3,901
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period (see Note 2) 350,216 221,861 217,960
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period (see Note 2) 230,690 350,216 221,861
Supplemental cash flow information      
Cash payments for interest, net of amounts capitalized (172,220) (128,056) (128,027)
Supplemental schedule of noncash investing and financing activities      
Accrued property renovations and development expenditures 52,685 69,865 71,637
Transfers of completed homebuilding deliveries to properties 780,918 837,258 683,688
Property and land contributions to unconsolidated joint ventures (66,047) (156,934) (46,109)
Noncash right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for operating lease liabilities 4,629 1,625 963
Accrued distributions to affiliates 1,667 1,917 1,248
Accrued distributions to non-affiliates 177 149 142
Revolving Credit Facility      
Financing activities      
Proceeds from revolving credit facility 770,000 400,000 200,000
Payments on credit facility (410,000) (490,000) (240,000)
Revolving Credit Facility | American Homes 4 Rent, L.P.      
Financing activities      
Proceeds from revolving credit facility 770,000 400,000 200,000
Payments on credit facility (410,000) (490,000) (240,000)
Class A common units | American Homes 4 Rent, L.P.      
Financing activities      
Proceeds from issuance of Class A common units 0 143,074 398,600
Payments of Class A common unit issuance costs $ 0 $ (257) $ (400)
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Organization and Operations
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
Organization and Operations Organization and Operations
American Homes 4 Rent (“AMH” or the “General Partner”) is an internally managed Maryland real estate investment trust (“REIT”) formed on October 19, 2012 for the purpose of developing, renovating, leasing and managing single-family homes as rental properties. American Homes 4 Rent, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership formed on October 22, 2012, and its consolidated subsidiaries (collectively, the “Operating Partnership” or the “OP”) is the entity through which the Company conducts substantially all of its business and owns, directly or through subsidiaries, substantially all of its assets. References to the “Company,” “we,” “our” and “us” mean collectively AMH, the Operating Partnership and those entities/subsidiaries owned or controlled by AMH and/or the Operating Partnership. As of December 31, 2025, the Company held 61,479 single-family properties in 24 states, including 1,142 properties classified as held for sale.
AMH is the general partner of, and as of December 31, 2025 owned approximately 87.9% of the common partnership interest in, the Operating Partnership. The remaining 12.1% of the common partnership interest was owned by limited partners. As the sole general partner of the Operating Partnership, AMH has exclusive control of the Operating Partnership’s day-to-day management. The Company’s management operates AMH and the Operating Partnership as one business, and the management of AMH consists of the same members as the management of the Operating Partnership. AMH’s primary function is acting as the general partner of the Operating Partnership. The only material asset of AMH is its partnership interest in the Operating Partnership. As a result, AMH generally does not conduct business itself, other than acting as the sole general partner of the Operating Partnership, issuing equity from time to time and guaranteeing certain debt of the Operating Partnership. AMH itself is not directly obligated under any indebtedness, but guarantees some of the debt of the Operating Partnership. The Operating Partnership owns substantially all of the assets of the Company, including the Company’s ownership interests in its joint ventures, either directly or through its subsidiaries, conducts the operations of the Company’s business and is structured as a limited partnership with no publicly traded equity. AMH contributes all net proceeds from its various equity offerings to the Operating Partnership. In return for those contributions, AMH receives Operating Partnership units (“OP units”) equal to the number of shares it has issued in the equity offering. Based on the terms of the Agreement of Limited Partnership of the Operating Partnership, as amended, OP units can be exchanged for shares on a one-for-one basis. Except for net proceeds from equity issuances by AMH, the Operating Partnership generates the capital required by the Company’s business through the Operating Partnership’s operations, by the Operating Partnership’s incurrence of indebtedness or through the issuance of OP units.
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Significant Accounting Policies
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Significant Accounting Policies Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Presentation

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) and in conjunction with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Any references in this report to the number of properties is outside the scope of our independent registered public accounting firm’s audit of our financial statements, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board. In the opinion of management, all adjustments of a normal and recurring nature necessary for a fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements have been made.

In Note 4. Rent and Other Receivables, the Company reclassified certain immaterial tenant charge-backs from variable lease payments to fixed lease payments for the year ended December 31, 2023, and certain immaterial fees from single-family properties from variable lease payments to fixed lease payments for the year ended December 31, 2023 to conform with the current year presentation. Additionally, in Note 5. Escrow Deposits, Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets, certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform with the current year presentation.

Principles of Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements present the accounts of both (i) the Company, which include AMH, the Operating Partnership and their consolidated subsidiaries, and (ii) the Operating Partnership, which include the Operating Partnership and its consolidated subsidiaries. Intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.

The Company consolidates real estate partnerships and other entities that are not variable interest entities (“VIEs”) in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 810, Consolidation (“ASC 810”), when it owns, directly or indirectly, a majority interest in the entity or is otherwise able to control the entity. Entities that are not VIEs and for which the Company owns an interest and has
the ability to exercise significant influence but does not control are accounted for under the equity method of accounting. See Investments in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures below for a further discussion of our investments in unconsolidated joint ventures. The Company consolidates VIEs in accordance with ASC 810 if it is the primary beneficiary of the VIE as determined by its power to direct the VIE’s activities and the obligation to absorb its losses or the right to receive its benefits, which are potentially significant to the VIE.

The Company has entered into real estate exchange transactions in accordance with Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), in order to defer taxable gains on the exchange of like-kind property (“1031 Exchange”). Our 1031 Exchange transactions are facilitated by a qualified intermediary (the “QI”), which holds the proceeds from the Company’s disposition of real properties until such transactions are complete. The QI established a special purpose entity, which was determined to be a VIE (the “QI VIE”), to hold the disposition proceeds in an escrow account and the QI VIE must use the proceeds to acquire replacement real property for the Company in a manner consistent with the requirements of Section 1031 of the Code. To the extent the proceeds are not used to acquire replacement real property, the QI VIE pays the proceeds to the Company. The Company is the primary beneficiary of the QI VIE as it retains essentially all economic benefits related to the QI VIE and directs the activities that most significantly impact the QI VIE’s economic performance and therefore the QI VIE and the related disposition proceeds are consolidated within the consolidated financial statements. Our 1031 Exchange transactions also are facilitated by an exchange accommodation titleholder (the “EAT”), which holds the replacement property for the 1031 Exchange until such transactions are complete. The EAT established a special purpose entity, which was determined to be a VIE (the “EAT VIE”), to hold the replacement property and the EAT VIE must transfer the replacement property to the Company in a manner consistent with the requirements of Section 1031 of the Code. The Company is the primary beneficiary of the EAT VIE as it retains essentially all economic benefits related to the EAT VIE and directs the activities that most significantly impact the EAT VIE’s economic performance and therefore the EAT VIE and the related replacement property is consolidated within the consolidated financial statements.

The Company also holds investments in proptech venture capital funds and deposits with land banking entities that we determined are VIEs. As the Company does not control the activities that most significantly impact the economic performance of these entities, the Company was deemed not to be the primary beneficiary and therefore did not consolidate the entities. See Investments in Venture Capital Funds and Land Option Contracts below for further discussion.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Income Taxes

AMH has elected to be taxed as a REIT for U.S. federal income tax purposes under Sections 856 to 860 of the Code, commencing with our taxable year ended December 31, 2012. We believe that we have operated, and continue to operate, in such a manner as to satisfy the requirements for qualification as a REIT. Provided that we qualify as a REIT and our distributions to our shareholders equal or exceed our REIT taxable income (determined without regard to the deduction for dividends paid and including any net capital gains), we generally will not be subject to U.S. federal income tax.

Qualification and taxation as a REIT depend upon our ability to meet the various qualification tests imposed under the Code, including tests related to the percentage of income that we earn from specified sources and the percentage of our earnings that we distribute to our shareholders. Accordingly, no assurance can be given that we will continue to be organized or be able to operate in a manner so as to remain qualified as a REIT. If we fail to qualify as a REIT in any taxable year and do not qualify for certain statutory relief provisions, we would be subject to U.S. federal income tax and state income tax on our taxable income at regular corporate tax rates, and we would likely be precluded from qualifying for treatment as a REIT until the fifth calendar year following the year in which we fail to qualify.

Even if we qualify as a REIT, we may be subject to certain state or local income and capital taxes and U.S. federal income and excise taxes on our undistributed REIT taxable income, if any. Certain of our subsidiaries are subject to taxation by U.S. federal, state and local authorities for the periods presented. We made joint elections to treat certain subsidiaries as taxable REIT subsidiaries which are subject to U.S. federal, state and local taxes on their income at regular corporate rates. The tax years from 2021 to present generally remain open to examination by the taxing jurisdictions to which the Company is subject.

We believe that our Operating Partnership is properly treated as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes. As a partnership, the Operating Partnership is not subject to U.S. federal income tax on our income. Instead, each of the Operating Partnership’s
partners, including AMH, is allocated, and may be required to pay tax with respect to, its share of the Operating Partnership’s income. As such, no provision for U.S. federal income taxes has been included for the Operating Partnership.

ASC 740-10, Income Taxes, requires recognition of deferred tax assets for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been included in the financial statements or tax returns. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the differences between the financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. We recognize tax benefits of uncertain tax positions only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained, based solely on its technical merits, with the taxing authority having full knowledge of all relevant information. The measurement of a tax benefit for an uncertain tax position that meets the more likely than not threshold is based on a cumulative probability model under which the largest amount of tax benefit recognized is the amount with a greater than 50% likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement with the taxing authority having full knowledge of all the relevant information. As of December 31, 2025, there were no deferred tax assets and liabilities or unrecognized tax benefits recorded by the Company. We do not anticipate a significant change in unrecognized tax benefits within the next 12 months.

As a REIT, we generally are required to distribute annually to our shareholders at least 90% of our REIT taxable income (determined without regard to the deduction for dividends paid and any net capital gains) and to pay tax at regular corporate rates to the extent that we annually distribute less than 100% of our REIT taxable income (determined without regard to the deduction for dividends paid and including any net capital gains). The Operating Partnership funds the payment of distributions.

Investments in Real Estate

Purchases of single-family properties are treated as asset acquisitions and, as such, are recorded at their purchase price, including acquisition costs, which is allocated to land and building based upon their relative fair values at the date of acquisition. Fair value is determined in accordance with ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, and is primarily based on unobservable data inputs. In making estimates of fair values for purposes of allocating the total purchase price to individual homes in a portfolio acquisition and allocating the individual purchase price of a home to the acquired components, the Company utilizes its own market knowledge obtained from historical transactions, its internal construction program (the “AMH Development Program”) and published market data. In this regard, the Company also utilizes information obtained from county tax assessment records to assist in the determination of the fair value of the land and building. Typically, we allocate between 10% to 30% of the purchase price of properties to land. For the year ended December 31, 2025, the Company purchased 84 single-family properties treated as asset acquisitions for accounting purposes for a total purchase price of $23.6 million, net of holding costs, which was included in cash paid for single-family properties within the consolidated statement of cash flows.

The nature of our business requires that in certain circumstances we acquire single-family properties subject to existing liens. Liens that we expect to be extinguished in cash are estimated and accrued for on the date of acquisition and recorded as a cost of the property.

We incur costs to prepare properties acquired through our traditional acquisition channels for rental. These costs, along with related holding costs, are capitalized to the cost of the property during the period the property is undergoing activities to prepare it for its intended use. We capitalize interest costs as a cost of the property only during the period for which activities necessary to prepare an asset for its intended use are ongoing, provided that expenditures for the asset have been made and interest costs have been incurred. Upon completion of the renovation of our properties, all costs of operations, including repairs and maintenance, are expensed as incurred.

Single-Family Properties Under Development and Development Land

Land and construction in progress for our AMH Development Program are presented separately in single-family properties under development and development land within the consolidated balance sheets. Our capitalization policy on development properties follows the guidance in ASC 835-20, Capitalization of Interest, and ASC 970, Real Estate-General. Costs directly related to the development of properties are capitalized and the costs of land and buildings under development include specifically identifiable costs. We also capitalize interest, real estate taxes, insurance, utilities, and payroll costs for land and construction in progress under active development once the applicable GAAP criteria have been met.

Single-Family Properties and Land Held for Sale

Single-family properties and land lots are classified as held for sale when they meet the applicable GAAP criteria in accordance with ASC 360-10, Property, Plant, and Equipment—Overall, including, but not limited to, the availability of the property for immediate sale in its present condition, the existence of an active program to locate a buyer and the probable sale of the property within one year. Single-family properties and land lots classified as held for sale are reported at the lower of their carrying value or estimated fair value
less costs to sell, and are presented separately in single-family properties and land held for sale, net within the consolidated balance sheets. As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Company had 1,142 and 805 single-family properties, respectively, classified as held for sale, and recorded $34.4 million, $9.2 million and $1.9 million of impairment on single-family properties and land held for sale for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively, which is included in gain on sale and impairment of single-family properties and other, net within the consolidated statements of operations. See Note 12. Fair Value for details on nonrecurring fair value measurements and impairment of single-family properties and land upon classification as held for sale. The results of operations of properties that have either been sold or classified as held for sale, if due to a strategic shift that has (or will have) a major effect on our operations or financial results, are reported in the consolidated statements of operations as discontinued operations for both current and prior periods presented through the date of the applicable disposition in accordance with ASC 205-20, Presentation of Financial Statements—Discontinued Operations. During the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, none of the properties classified as held for sale met the criteria to be reported as a discontinued operation.

Impairment of Long-lived Assets

We evaluate our long-lived assets for impairment periodically or whenever events or circumstances indicate that their carrying amount may not be recoverable. Significant indicators of impairment may include, but are not limited to, sustained losses, declines in home values, rental rates and occupancy percentages, as well as significant changes in the economy. If an impairment indicator exists, we compare the expected future undiscounted cash flows against the net carrying amount. If the sum of the estimated undiscounted cash flows is less than the net carrying amount, we record an impairment loss for the difference between the estimated fair value of the individual property and the carrying amount of the property at that date. Excluding the effects of casualty losses, no impairments on operating properties were recorded during the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023.

Land Option Contracts

We may enter into land option contracts to acquire the right to purchase land for our AMH Development Program. Under these contracts, we typically make a specified option payment or deposit in consideration for the right to purchase land in the future, usually at a predetermined price. We analyze these land option contracts under the variable interest model to determine whether the land seller is a VIE and, if so, whether we are the primary beneficiary. Although the Company does not have legal title to the underlying land, we may be required to consolidate the related VIE if we are deemed to be the primary beneficiary. Deposits with land banking entities determined to be VIEs but not consolidated because we are not the primary beneficiary are at held at cost and included in escrow deposits, prepaid expenses and other assets within the consolidated balance sheets. As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, the carrying value of these deposits and the Company’s maximum exposure to loss was zero and $6.9 million, respectively.

We also consider whether the land option contracts should be accounted for as financing arrangements when the land banking entity is not consolidated under the variable interest model, as may be required if the land banking entity or other third-party acquires specific land parcels directly from us, on our behalf or at our direction or where we make improvements to the underlying land during the option period. During the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company entered into land option agreements whereby it sold land to a third party with an option to repurchase finished lots on a predetermined schedule. Because of our options to repurchase the finished lots, in accordance with ASC 606-10-55-70, we accounted for these transactions as financing arrangements rather than a sale. Consolidated land not owned is included in escrow deposits, prepaid expenses and other assets and the liability for consolidated land not owned, which represents proceeds received from the third party net of our deposits on the optioned land, is included in accounts payable and accrued expenses in the consolidated balance sheets (see Note 5. Escrow Deposits, Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets and Note 8. Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses). Improvements made to the land under the related development agreements prior to exercising the options to repurchase the finished lots are capitalized to consolidated land not owned and reimbursement proceeds from the land banking entity are accreted to liability for consolidated land not owned in the consolidated balance sheets. If the option to repurchase finished lots is exercised, the Company reclassifies the associated consolidated land not owned to single-family properties and reduces its liability for consolidated land not owned accordingly.

Commercial Office Leases

We lease commercial office space from third parties for use in our corporate and property management operations. Commercial office leases are accounted for as operating leases in accordance with ASC 842, Leases, which requires us to recognize right-of-use assets and lease liabilities within the consolidated balance sheets for the rights and obligations created from these leases. Operating lease right-of-use assets and lease liabilities are recognized based on the present value of future minimum lease payments over the expected lease term at commencement date. As the implicit rate is generally not determinable, the right-of-use assets and lease liabilities are measured using our incremental borrowing rate based on the estimated rate of interest for collateralized borrowing over a similar term of the lease payments at commencement date. The expected lease terms include options to extend or terminate the lease when it is
reasonably certain that we will exercise such options. Lease expense for operating leases is recognized on a straight-line basis over the expected lease term in general and administrative expense within the consolidated statements of operations.

We elected the short-term lease measurement and recognition exemption and do not establish right-of-use assets or lease liabilities for operating leases with terms of twelve months or less. We also elected the practical expedient allowing us to avoid separating non-lease components from the associated lease component for our commercial office leases. The right-of-use assets and lease liabilities are presented in escrow deposits, prepaid expenses and other assets and accounts payable and accrued expenses, respectively, within the consolidated balance sheets.

Depreciation and Amortization

Depreciation is computed on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of buildings, improvements and other assets. Buildings are depreciated over 30 years and improvements and other assets are depreciated over their estimated economic useful lives, generally three to 30 years.

Intangible Assets

Finite-lived intangible assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated economic lives. The Company reviews finite-lived intangible assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. If the sum of the estimated future cash flows expected to result from the use and eventual disposition of an asset is less than its net book value, an impairment loss is recognized. Measurement of an impairment loss is based on the fair value of an asset. No impairment was recorded during the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023.

Goodwill

Goodwill represents the fair value in excess of the tangible and separately identifiable intangible assets that were acquired in connection with the internalization of the Company’s management function in June 2013, including all administrative, financial, property management, marketing and leasing personnel, including executive management. Goodwill has an indefinite life and is therefore not amortized. The Company analyzes goodwill for impairment on an annual basis pursuant to ASC 350, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other, which permits us to assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of the reporting unit is less than the carrying amount as a basis to determine whether an impairment test is necessary. This qualitative assessment requires judgment to be applied in evaluating the effects of multiple factors, including macroeconomic conditions, industry and market conditions, cost factors, overall financial performance, other relevant entity-specific events, events affecting the reporting unit, and whether or not there has been a sustained decrease in the Company’s stock price. We also have the option to bypass the qualitative assessment for any reporting unit in any period and proceed directly to performing the goodwill impairment test. The impairment test compares the fair value of the reporting unit with its carrying amount. If the carrying amount exceeds the fair value, the impairment loss is determined as the excess of the carrying amount of the goodwill reporting unit over the fair value of that goodwill, not to exceed the carrying amount. Impairment charges, if any, are recognized in operating results. Based on our assessment of qualitative factors on December 31, 2025, we concluded it was more likely than not that the Company’s recorded goodwill balance of $120.3 million was not impaired and did not perform the quantitative test. No goodwill impairment was recorded during the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023.

Deferred Financing Costs

Financing costs related to the origination of the Company’s debt instruments are deferred and amortized as interest expense under the effective interest method over the contractual term of the applicable financing. Financing costs related to the origination of the Company’s revolving credit facility are presented net of accumulated amortization and included in escrow deposits, prepaid expenses and other assets within the consolidated balance sheets. Financing costs related to the origination of the Company’s unsecured senior notes and asset-backed securitizations are presented net of accumulated amortization and are netted against the related debt instrument under liabilities within the consolidated balance sheets.

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash

We consider all demand deposits, cashier’s checks, money market accounts and certificates of deposit with a maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. We maintain our cash and cash equivalents and escrow deposits at financial institutions. The combined account balances typically exceed the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation insurance coverage, and, as a result, there is a concentration of credit risk related to amounts on deposit. We believe that the risk is not significant.
Restricted cash primarily consists of funds held related to resident security deposits, cash reserves in accordance with certain loan agreements, funds held in the custody of our transfer agent for the payment of distributions and certain funds held for the purpose of facilitating 1031 Exchange transactions when proceeds are held prior to the completion of transactions. Funds held related to resident security deposits are restricted during the term of the related lease agreement, which is generally one year. Cash reserved in connection with lender requirements is restricted during the term of the related debt instrument. During the year ended December 31, 2025, we paid off the final asset-backed securitizations (see Note 7. Debt) and therefore as of December 31, 2025, there was no restricted cash related to loan agreements or securitizations.

The following table provides a reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash per the consolidated statements of cash flows to the corresponding financial statement line items in the consolidated balance sheets (amounts in thousands):
December 31,
202520242023
Cash and cash equivalents$108,516 $199,413 $59,385 
Restricted cash122,174 150,803 162,476 
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash$230,690 $350,216 $221,861 

Escrow Deposits

Escrow deposits include refundable and non-refundable cash earnest money deposits for the purchase of properties and deposits related to land option contracts (see Land Option Contracts above). In addition, escrow deposits include amounts paid for single-family properties in certain states which require a judicial order when the risks and rewards of ownership of the property are transferred and the purchase is finalized.

Investments in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures

Investments in unconsolidated joint ventures are recorded initially at cost, and subsequently adjusted for equity in earnings and cash contributions and distributions. Under the equity method of accounting, our net equity investment is included in investments in unconsolidated joint ventures within the consolidated balance sheets, and our share of net income or loss from the joint ventures is included within other income and expense, net in the consolidated statements of operations. Our recognition of joint venture income or loss is generally based on ownership percentages, which may change upon the achievement of certain investment return thresholds. The ultimate realization of the investment in unconsolidated joint ventures is dependent on a number of factors, including the performance of each investment and market conditions. We classify distributions received from our unconsolidated joint ventures using the “cumulative earnings” approach, under which distributions up to the amount of cumulative equity in earnings recognized will be classified as cash inflows from operating activities, and those in excess of that amount will be classified as cash inflows from investing activities in our consolidated statements of cash flows.

Our investments in unconsolidated joint ventures are reviewed for impairment periodically and we will record an impairment charge when events or circumstances change indicating that a decline in the fair values below the carrying values has occurred and such decline is other-than-temporary.

Investments in Venture Capital Funds

Investments in proptech venture capital funds are accounted for under the equity method of accounting and included in escrow deposits, prepaid expenses and other assets within the consolidated balance sheets. We record our proportionate shares of net income or loss resulting from these investments within other income and expense, net in the consolidated statements of operations. As discussed in Principles of Consolidation above, we determined the venture capital funds to be VIEs for which we are not the primary beneficiary. As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, the carrying value of our investments in venture capital funds was $13.8 million and $13.2 million, respectively, and the Company’s maximum exposure to loss was $15.0 million and $14.9 million, respectively, which includes all future capital funding requirements.

Investments in Equity Securities

Our investments in equity securities, which are included in escrow deposits, prepaid expenses and other assets within the consolidated balance sheets, do not have readily determinable fair values. The Company elected the measurement alternative for its investments in these equity securities and measures these investments at cost less impairment, if any, and adjusted for changes resulting from observable price changes for identical or similar investments in the same issuer. No unrealized gains or losses nor impairments were recorded during the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023.
Revenue and Expense Recognition

We lease single-family properties that we own directly to tenants who occupy the properties under operating leases, generally, with a term of one year. In accordance with ASC 842, Leases, the Company classifies our single-family property leases as operating leases and elects to not separate the lease component, comprised of rents from single-family properties, from the associated non-lease component, comprised of fees from single-family properties and tenant charge-backs. The combined component is accounted for under ASC 842, while certain tenant charge-backs are accounted for as variable payments under ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. Rental revenue, net of any concessions, is recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease, which is not materially different than if it were recorded when due from tenants and recognized monthly as it is earned. Tenant charge-backs, which are primarily related to cost recoveries on utilities, are recognized as revenue on a gross basis in the period during which the expenses are incurred.

We accrue for property taxes and homeowners’ association (“HOA”) assessments based on amounts billed, and, in some circumstances, estimates and historical trends when bills or assessments are not available. The actual assessment may differ from the estimates, resulting in a change in estimate in a subsequent period.

Gains or losses on sales of properties and upon contributions to our unconsolidated joint ventures are recognized pursuant to the provisions included in ASC 610-20, Other Income. Under ASC 610-20, we must first determine whether the transaction is a sale to a customer or non-customer. We typically sell properties on a selective basis and not within the ordinary course of our operating business and therefore expect that our sale transactions will not be contracts with customers. We next determine whether we have a controlling financial interest in the property after the sale, consistent with the consolidation model in ASC 810, Consolidation. If we determine that we do not have a controlling financial interest in the real estate, we evaluate whether a contract exists under ASC 606 and whether the buyer has obtained control of the asset that was sold. We recognize a full gain or loss on sale, which is presented in gain on sale and impairment of single-family properties and other, net within the consolidated statements of operations, when the derecognition criteria under ASC 610-20 have been met.

Leasing Costs

Our leasing costs are accounted for under the provisions of ASC 842, Leases. Direct costs incurred due to the execution of a lease are initially capitalized and then amortized over the term of the lease, which is generally one year.

Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses

Accounts payable and accrued expenses consists primarily of trade payables, accrued interest, distribution payables, resident security deposits, prepaid rent, construction and maintenance liabilities, HOA fees, operating lease liabilities and property tax accruals as of the end of the respective period presented. It also consists of liabilities for consolidated land not owned (see Land Option Contracts above) and contingent loss accruals, if any, when such losses are both probable and estimable. When it is reasonably possible that a significant contingent loss has occurred, we disclose the nature of the potential loss and, if estimable, a range of exposure.

Share-Based Compensation

Our 2012 Equity Incentive Plan and 2021 Equity Incentive Plan (collectively, the “Plans”), and our 2021 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (the “2021 ESPP”), are accounted for under the provisions of ASC 718, Compensation—Stock Compensation. Noncash share-based compensation costs related to options to purchase our Class A common shares, restricted share units (“RSUs”) and performance-based restricted share units (“PSUs”) issued to members of the Company’s board of trustees and employees is based on the fair value of the options, RSUs and PSUs on the grant date and generally amortized over the service period. At the time of grant, the Company takes into consideration the timing of the equity award and evaluates for conditions that could result in the award to be considered spring-loaded, in which case the fair value would be adjusted. During the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, the Company did not grant equity awards that would be considered spring-loaded. Forfeitures are recognized as they occur.

The Plans allow for continued release of awards based on the original vesting schedule, rather than forfeiture, of unvested share-based grants upon termination of service for employees who meet certain retirement eligibility criteria, including age and years of service. Retirement eligible employees must also provide a notice of intent to retire at least six months prior to retirement date and the Human Capital and Compensation Committee (the “HCC Committee”) must approve the continued release of awards. As a result of the six month notice requirement, compensation cost is recognized over six months from the grant date to the extent an employee is retirement eligible on the grant date and compensation cost is accelerated to the extent that an employee will become retirement eligible before six months prior to the end of the contractual life of their share-based grants.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The fair value of a financial instrument is the amount at which the instrument could be exchanged in an orderly transaction between two willing parties. Fair value is a market-based measurement, and should be determined based on the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability. The GAAP valuation hierarchy is based upon the transparency of inputs to the valuation of an asset or liability as of the measurement date. A financial instrument’s categorization within the valuation hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The three levels are defined as follows:

Level 1—Inputs to the valuation methodology are quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets;

Level 2—Inputs to the valuation methodology include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, and inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the financial instrument; and

Level 3—Inputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable and significant to the fair value measurement.

See Note 12. Fair Value for our consideration of the fair value of our financial instruments.

Derivatives

From time to time, we may use treasury lock agreements or other derivative instruments for interest rate risk management purposes. We assess these derivatives at inception and on an ongoing basis for the effectiveness of qualifying cash flow hedges. For derivative instruments that are designated and qualify as a cash flow hedge, the gain or loss on the derivative instrument is reported as a component of other comprehensive income and reclassified into earnings as interest expense during the period in which the hedged transaction affects earnings. Cash flows from derivative instruments accounted for as a cash flow hedge are classified in the same category as the hedged transaction within the consolidated statements of cash flows.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Effective

In November 2024, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2024-03, Income Statement—Reporting Comprehensive Income—Expense Disaggregation Disclosures. The amendments in this ASU require public entities to disclose disaggregated information about certain income statement expense line items in the notes to the financial statements on an interim and annual basis. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2026, and for interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2027, with early adoption permitted. The amendments in this ASU should be applied prospectively to reporting periods issued after the effective date or retrospectively to all periods presented. The Company is currently assessing the impact of the guidance on its consolidated financial statements.

In September 2025, the FASB issued ASU 2025-06, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other—Internal-Use Software. The amendments in this ASU remove all references to prescriptive and sequential software development stages and clarifies when an entity should begin capitalizing software costs including consideration of significant development uncertainty. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2027, and for interim periods within those fiscal years, with early adoption permitted. The amendments in this ASU should be applied prospectively as of the beginning of the period of adoption, retrospectively to all periods presented with a cumulative-effect adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings, or on a modified transition approach. The Company is currently assessing the impact of the guidance on its consolidated financial statements.
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Real Estate Assets, Net
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Real Estate [Abstract]  
Real Estate Assets, Net Real Estate Assets, Net
The net book values of real estate assets consisted of the following as of December 31, 2025 and 2024 (amounts in thousands):
 December 31, 2025December 31, 2024
Occupied single-family properties$10,305,764 $10,174,136 
Single-family properties leased, not yet occupied117,861 81,154 
Single-family properties in turnover process511,535 397,850 
Single-family properties recently renovated or developed74,940 226,199 
Single-family properties newly acquired and under renovation1,533 1,260 
Single-family properties in operation, net11,011,633 10,880,599 
Development land559,174 602,147 
Single-family properties under development674,412 670,137 
Single-family properties and land held for sale, net225,861 212,808 
Total real estate assets, net$12,471,080 $12,365,691 

Depreciation expense related to single-family properties was $477.8 million, $454.2 million and $436.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

During the fourth quarter of 2024, the Company acquired a portfolio of 1,673 single-family properties located in 13 markets across the United States for $481.7 million, which includes $1.9 million of direct transaction costs. The Company funded the transaction through a combination of cash on hand and its previously undrawn revolving credit facility.

Hurricanes Beryl, Debby, Helene and Milton impacted certain properties in our Texas, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina markets during the year ended December 31, 2024. The Company’s property and casualty insurance policies provide coverage for wind and flood damage, as well as business interruption costs, during the period of remediation and repairs, subject to deductibles and limits. During the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company recognized $12.8 million in gross charges primarily related to actual and estimated accruals for minor repair and remediation costs, partially offset by $3.9 million of related insurance claims. The $8.9 million of net charges were included in hurricane-related charges, net within the consolidated statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2024.

Our properties and land are identified for disposition primarily based on individual asset-level review, as well as submarket analysis. The Company disposed of single-family properties and land for aggregate net proceeds of $630.4 million, $573.2 million and $469.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively, which resulted in an aggregate net gain on sale of $277.0 million, $248.6 million and $215.6 million for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

The Company did not identify any indicators of impairment related to single-family properties in operation or under development for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023. See Note 12. Fair Value for details on nonrecurring fair value measurements and impairment of single-family properties and land upon classification as held for sale.
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Rent and Other Receivables
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Receivables [Abstract]  
Rent and Other Receivables Rent and Other Receivables
Included in rents and other single-family property revenues are variable lease payments for tenant charge-backs, which primarily relate to cost recoveries on utilities, and variable lease payments for fees from single-family properties. Variable lease payments for tenant charge-backs were $236.2 million, $216.3 million and $210.0 million for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Variable lease payments for fees from single-family properties were $32.7 million, $32.3 million and $30.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

The Company generally rents its single-family properties under non-cancelable lease agreements with a term of one year. The following table summarizes future minimum rental revenues under existing leases on our properties as of December 31, 2025 (amounts in thousands):
December 31, 2025
2026$756,259 
202751,466 
2028
Total$807,733 
Rent and other receivables included $0.2 million and $3.9 million of insurance claims receivables related to Hurricanes Milton and Helene as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. The Company collected $4.0 million, zero and $4.0 million in proceeds from storm-related insurance claims during the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
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Escrow Deposits, Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
Escrow Deposits, Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets Escrow Deposits, Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets
The following table summarizes the components of escrow deposits, prepaid expenses and other assets as of December 31, 2025 and 2024 (amounts in thousands):
 December 31, 2025December 31, 2024
Commercial real estate, software, vehicles and FF&E, net$108,497 $104,188 
Escrow deposits, prepaid expenses and other94,354 116,316 
Operating lease right-of-use assets15,684 14,729 
Deferred costs and other intangibles, net
9,482 12,401 
Consolidated land not owned (see Note 2)— 89,745 
Total$228,017 $337,379 

Depreciation expense related to commercial real estate, software, vehicles and furniture, fixtures and equipment (“FF&E”), net was $22.3 million, $19.4 million and $17.4 million for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

Deferred Costs and Other Intangibles, Net

Deferred costs and other intangibles, net consisted of the following as of December 31, 2025 and 2024 (amounts in thousands):
 December 31, 2025December 31, 2024
Deferred leasing costs$3,213 $3,746 
Deferred financing costs11,512 11,512 
14,725 15,258 
Less: accumulated amortization(5,243)(2,857)
Total$9,482 $12,401 

Amortization expense related to deferred leasing costs was $4.2 million, $3.4 million and $3.0 million for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and is included in depreciation and amortization within the consolidated statements of operations. Amortization of deferred financing costs related to our revolving credit facility was $2.3 million, $2.5 million and $2.7 million for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and is included in gross interest, prior to interest capitalization (see Note 7. Debt).

The following table sets forth the estimated annual amortization expense related to deferred costs and other intangibles, net as of December 31, 2025 for future periods (amounts in thousands):
Deferred Leasing CostsDeferred Financing CostsTotal
2026$1,337 $2,300 $3,637 
2027— 2,300 2,300 
2028— 2,309 2,309 
2029— 1,236 1,236 
Total$1,337 $8,145 $9,482 
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Investments in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]  
Investments in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures Investments in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures
As of December 31, 2025, the Company held 20% ownership interests in four unconsolidated joint ventures. In evaluating the Company’s 20% ownership interests in these joint ventures, we concluded that the joint ventures are not VIEs after applying the variable interest model and, therefore, we account for our interests in the joint ventures as investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries after applying the voting interest model using the equity method of accounting. Equity in net income (losses) of unconsolidated joint ventures is included in other income and expense, net within the consolidated statements of operations.

During the second quarter of 2014, the Company entered into a joint venture with the Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation (the “Alaska JV”) to invest in homes acquired through traditional acquisition channels.
During the third quarter of 2018, the Company entered into a joint venture with another leading institutional investor (the “Institutional Investor JV”) to invest in newly constructed single-family rental homes, which was subsequently amended and upsized to $312.5 million during the third quarter of 2019. The initial term of the joint venture with Institutional Investor JV was five years from the effective date of the amended agreement, during which neither member could unilaterally market properties for sale.

During the first quarter of 2020, the Company entered into a $253.1 million strategic joint venture, which has an evergreen term, with institutional investors advised by J.P. Morgan Asset Management (“J.P. Morgan JV I”) focused on constructing and operating newly built rental homes, which was subsequently upsized to $625.0 million during the second quarter of 2020. During the first quarter of 2023, the parties to J.P. Morgan JV I agreed to reinvest proceeds from debt financing obtained in the first quarter of 2022 (see below) to increase the size of the joint venture up to approximately $900.0 million.

During the third quarter of 2023, the Company entered into a $625.0 million second strategic joint venture, which has an evergreen term, with institutional investors advised by J.P. Morgan Asset Management (“J.P. Morgan JV II”) focused on constructing and operating newly built rental homes.

The following table summarizes our investments in unconsolidated joint ventures as of December 31, 2025 and 2024 (amounts in thousands, except percentages and property data):
Joint Venture Description% Ownership at December 31, 2025Completed Homes at
December 31, 2025
Investments in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures
December 31, 2025December 31, 2024
Alaska JV20 %142 $10,564 $15,598 
Institutional Investor JV20 %1,015 10,340 12,349 
J.P. Morgan JV I20 %2,366 76,882 104,232 
J.P. Morgan JV II20 %262 51,149 26,955 
3,785 $148,935 $159,134 

The Company provides various services to these joint ventures, which are considered to be related parties, including property management and development services and has opportunities to earn promoted interests. Management fee and development fee income from unconsolidated joint ventures was $15.7 million, $14.4 million and $10.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and is included in other income and expense, net within the consolidated statements of operations.

As a result of the Company’s management of these joint ventures, certain related party receivables and payables arise in the ordinary course of business and are included in escrow deposits, prepaid expenses and other assets or accounts payable and accrued expenses in the consolidated balance sheets. The Company also transfers single-family properties or land to the joint ventures and recognized losses on transfers of $9.2 million, $14.1 million and $2.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively, which were included in gain on sale and impairment of single-family properties and other, net in the consolidated statements of operations.

During the second quarter of 2024, the Institutional Investor JV amended its existing loan agreement. During the three-year term, the loan, which has an aggregate commitment of $232.7 million, bears interest at the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”) plus a 1.90% margin and matures on July 1, 2027. As of December 31, 2025, the Institutional Investor JV’s loan had a $232.7 million outstanding principal balance.

During the first quarter of 2025, J.P. Morgan JV I amended its existing loan agreement to increase borrowing capacity to $500.0 million. During the initial three-year term, the loan bears interest at SOFR plus a 1.50% margin and matures on January 24, 2028. The loan agreement provides for one one-year extension option that includes additional fees and interest. As of December 31, 2025, J.P. Morgan JV I’s loan had a $479.8 million outstanding principal balance.

The Company has provided customary non-recourse guarantees for the Institutional Investor JV and J.P. Morgan JV I loans that may become a liability for us upon a voluntary bankruptcy filing by the joint ventures or the occurrence of other actions such as fraud or a material misrepresentation by us or the joint ventures. To date, the guarantees have not been invoked, and we believe that the actions that would trigger a guarantee would generally be disadvantageous to the joint ventures and us and therefore are unlikely to occur. However, there can be no assurances that actions that could trigger the guarantee will not occur.
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Debt
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Debt Debt
All of the Company’s indebtedness is debt of the Operating Partnership. AMH is not directly obligated under any indebtedness, but guarantees some of the debt of the Operating Partnership. The following table presents the Company’s debt as of December 31, 2025 and 2024 (amounts in thousands):
Outstanding Principal Balance
Interest Rate (1)
Maturity DateDecember 31, 2025December 31, 2024
AMH 2015-SFR1 securitization4.14 %N/A$— $494,868 
AMH 2015-SFR2 securitization4.36 %N/A— 430,523 
Total asset-backed securitizations— 925,391 
2028 unsecured senior notes (2)
4.08 %February 15, 2028500,000 500,000 
2029 unsecured senior notes4.90 %February 15, 2029400,000 400,000 
2030 unsecured senior notes4.95 %June 15, 2030650,000 — 
2031 unsecured senior notes (3)
2.46 %July 15, 2031450,000 450,000 
2032 unsecured senior notes3.63 %April 15, 2032600,000 600,000 
2034 unsecured senior notes I5.50 %February 1, 2034600,000 600,000 
2034 unsecured senior notes II5.50 %July 15, 2034500,000 500,000 
2035 unsecured senior notes (4)
5.08 %March 15, 2035500,000 500,000 
2051 unsecured senior notes3.38 %July 15, 2051300,000 300,000 
2052 unsecured senior notes4.30 %April 15, 2052300,000 300,000 
Revolving credit facility (5)
4.82 %July 16, 2029360,000 — 
Total debt5,160,000 5,075,391 
Unamortized discounts on unsecured senior notes(35,055)(35,594)
Deferred financing costs, net (6)
(29,210)(29,035)
Total debt per balance sheet$5,095,735 $5,010,762 
(1)Interest rates are rounded and as of December 31, 2025. Unless otherwise stated, interest rates are fixed percentages.
(2)The stated interest rate on the 2028 unsecured senior notes is 4.25%, which was hedged to yield an interest rate of 4.08%.
(3)The stated interest rate on the 2031 unsecured senior notes is 2.38%, which was hedged to yield an interest rate of 2.46%.
(4)The stated interest rate on the 2035 unsecured senior notes is 5.25%, which was hedged to yield an interest rate of 5.08%.
(5)The revolving credit facility provides for a borrowing capacity of up to $1.25 billion and the maturity date includes two six-month extension periods (see Revolving Credit Facility below). The Company had approximately $3.2 million and $2.0 million committed to outstanding letters of credit that reduced our borrowing capacity as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. The revolving credit facility bears interest at SOFR plus a 0.10% spread adjustment and a margin of 0.85% as of December 31, 2025.
(6)Deferred financing costs relate to our asset-backed securitizations and unsecured senior notes. Amortization of deferred financing costs related to our asset-backed securitizations and unsecured senior notes was $5.0 million, $6.2 million and $7.0 million for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and is included in gross interest, prior to interest capitalization.

Debt Maturities

The following table summarizes the contractual maturities of the Company’s principal debt balances on a fully extended basis as of December 31, 2025 (amounts in thousands):
Debt Maturities
2026$— 
2027— 
2028500,000 
2029760,000 
2030650,000 
Thereafter3,250,000 
Total debt$5,160,000 
Encumbered Properties

The following table displays the number of properties pledged as collateral for the Company’s asset-backed securitization loans and the aggregate net book values as of December 31, 2025 and 2024 (amounts in thousands, except property data):
December 31, 2025December 31, 2024
Number of PropertiesNet Book ValueNumber of PropertiesNet Book Value
AMH 2015-SFR1 securitization— $— 4,666 $560,692 
AMH 2015-SFR2 securitization— — 4,153 523,082 
Total encumbered properties— $— 8,819 $1,083,774 

Early Extinguishment of Debt

During the first quarter of 2024, the Operating Partnership paid off the $460.6 million outstanding principal on the AMH 2014-SFR2 securitization, which resulted in $1.0 million of charges related to legal fees and the write-off of unamortized deferred financing costs that are included in loss on early extinguishment of debt within the consolidated statements of operations. The payoff of the AMH 2014-SFR2 securitization also resulted in the release of the 4,516 homes pledged as collateral and $10.3 million of cash restricted for lender requirements. The Company received $25.7 million from the payoff for its investment in the AMH 2014-SFR2 Class F certificates that were issued by the Operating Partnership and acquired by the Company in 2014 as part of the AMH 2014-SFR2 securitization debt offering.

During the third quarter of 2024, the Company terminated its previous revolving credit facility, which resulted in $4.8 million of charges related to the write-off of unamortized deferred financing costs that are included in loss on early extinguishment of debt within the consolidated statements of operations.

During the third quarter of 2024, the Operating Partnership paid off the $471.8 million outstanding principal on the AMH 2014-SFR3 securitization, which resulted in $0.5 million of charges related to legal fees and the write-off of unamortized deferred financing costs that are included in loss on early extinguishment of debt within the consolidated statements of operations. The payoff of the AMH 2014-SFR3 securitization also resulted in the release of the 4,541 homes pledged as collateral and $10.9 million of cash restricted for lender requirements.

During the first quarter of 2025, the Operating Partnership paid off the $493.2 million outstanding principal on the AMH 2015-SFR1 securitization, which resulted in $0.2 million of charges related to legal and bank fees that are included in loss on early extinguishment of debt within the consolidated statements of operations. The payoff of the AMH 2015-SFR1 securitization also resulted in the release of the 4,661 homes pledged as collateral and $16.0 million of cash restricted for lender requirements.

During the third quarter of 2025, the Operating Partnership paid off the $426.1 million outstanding principal on the AMH 2015-SFR2 securitization, which resulted in $0.2 million of charges related to legal and bank fees that are included in loss on early extinguishment of debt within the consolidated statements of operations. The payoff of the AMH 2015-SFR2 securitization also resulted in the release of the 4,147 homes pledged as collateral and $12.8 million of cash restricted for lender requirements.

Asset-backed Securitizations

The Company completed multiple asset-backed securitizations, all of which had certain general characteristics in common. The asset-backed securitization transactions resulted in newly-formed special purpose entities (the “Borrowers”), which entered into loans with third-party lenders. The Borrowers were each wholly owned by respective special purpose entities (the “Equity Owners”), which were wholly owned by the Operating Partnership. The loans were represented by promissory notes that were immediately transferred by the third-party lenders to subsidiaries of the Company and then to Real Estate Mortgage Investment Conduit (“REMIC”) trusts in exchange for single-family rental pass-through certificates representing the beneficial ownership interests in the respective loans and trusts. Upon receipt of the certificates, the subsidiaries sold the certificates to investors. The principal amount of each class of certificates corresponded to the corresponding principal amount of the loan components with an additional class to hold the residual REMIC interest. The loans required monthly payments of interest together with principal payments representing one-twelfth of one percent of the original principal amount of the loans.

The loans were secured by first priority mortgages on pools of single-family residential properties transferred to the Borrowers from the Company’s portfolio of properties. The Borrowers’ homes were substantially similar to the other properties owned by the Company and were leased to tenants underwritten on substantially the same basis as the tenants in the Company’s other properties. During the duration of the loans, the Borrowers’ properties could not generally be transferred, sold or otherwise securitized and the Company could substitute properties if a property owned by the Borrowers became a disqualified property under the terms of the loan
or voluntarily with properties eligible for substitution, in limited circumstances, subject to the terms, conditions and limitations provided in the loan agreements. The loans were also secured by a security interest in all of the Borrowers’ personal property and a pledge of all of the assets of the Equity Owners, including a security interest in their membership interests in the Borrowers. The Company provided a limited guaranty (i) for certain losses arising out of designated acts of intentional misconduct and (ii) for the principal amount of the loans and all other obligations under the loan agreements in the event of insolvency or bankruptcy proceedings.

The Company accounted for the transfers of the notes from its subsidiaries to the trusts as sales under ASC 860, Transfers and Servicing, with no resulting gain or loss as the notes were both originated by the third-party lenders and immediately transferred at the same fair market value. The Company also evaluated and did not identify any variable interests in the trusts. Accordingly, the Company consolidated, at historical cost basis, the homes placed as collateral for the notes, and the principal balances outstanding on the notes were included in asset-backed securitizations, net within the consolidated balance sheets.

The loan agreements provided that the Borrowers maintain covenants typical for securitization transactions including maintaining certain reserve accounts and a debt service coverage ratio of at least 1.20 to 1.00. The loan agreements defined the debt service coverage ratio as of any determination date as a ratio in which the numerator is the net cash flow divided by the aggregate debt service for the 12-month period following the date of determination.

AMH 2015-SFR1 Securitization

The AMH 2015-SFR1 securitization completed during the first quarter of 2015 was a fixed-rate loan for $552.8 million with a 30-year term maturing on April 9, 2045 and had a duration-adjusted weighted-average interest rate of 4.14%. The loan was originally secured by first priority mortgages on a pool of 4,661 single-family residential properties owned by the Borrower. Gross proceeds from the transaction were $552.8 million before issuance costs of $13.3 million.

During the first quarter of 2025, the Operating Partnership paid off the AMH 2015-SFR1 securitization using available cash on hand. See Early Extinguishment of Debt above.

AMH 2015-SFR2 Securitization

The AMH 2015-SFR2 securitization completed during the third quarter of 2015 was a fixed-rate loan for $477.7 million with a 30-year term maturing on October 9, 2045 and had a duration-adjusted weighted-average interest rate of 4.36%. The loan was originally secured by first priority mortgages on a portfolio of 4,125 single-family residential properties owned by the Borrower. Gross proceeds from the transaction were $477.7 million before issuance costs of $11.3 million.

During the third quarter of 2025, the Operating Partnership paid off the AMH 2015-SFR2 securitization using available cash on hand. See Early Extinguishment of Debt above.

Unsecured Senior Notes

During the first quarter of 2018, the Operating Partnership issued $500.0 million of 4.25% unsecured senior notes with a maturity date of February 15, 2028 (the “2028 Notes”). Interest on the 2028 Notes is payable semi-annually in arrears on February 15 and August 15 of each year, which commenced on August 15, 2018. The Operating Partnership received net proceeds of $494.0 million from this issuance, after underwriting fees of approximately $3.2 million and a $2.8 million discount, and before offering costs of $1.9 million. The Operating Partnership may redeem the 2028 Notes at any time, in whole or in part, at the applicable redemption price specified in the indenture with respect to the 2028 Notes. If the 2028 Notes are redeemed on or after November 15, 2027 (three months prior to the maturity date), the redemption price will be equal to 100% of the principal amount of the 2028 Notes being redeemed plus accrued and unpaid interest thereon to, but not including, the redemption date. Including the effect of a cash flow hedging instrument settled during the first quarter of 2018, the 2028 Notes yield an effective interest rate of 4.08%.

During the first quarter of 2019, the Operating Partnership issued $400.0 million of 4.90% unsecured senior notes with a maturity date of February 15, 2029 (the “2029 Notes”). Interest on the 2029 Notes is payable semi-annually in arrears on February 15 and August 15 of each year, which commenced on August 15, 2019. The Operating Partnership received net proceeds of $395.3 million from this issuance, after underwriting fees of approximately $2.6 million and a $2.1 million discount, and before offering costs of $1.0 million. The Operating Partnership may redeem the 2029 Notes at any time, in whole or in part, at the applicable redemption price specified in the indenture with respect to the 2029 Notes. If the 2029 Notes are redeemed on or after November 15, 2028 (three months prior to the maturity date), the redemption price will be equal to 100% of the principal amount of the 2029 Notes being redeemed plus accrued and unpaid interest thereon to, but not including, the redemption date.
During the third quarter of 2021, the Operating Partnership issued $450.0 million of 2.375% unsecured senior notes with a maturity date of July 15, 2031 (the “2031 Notes”) and $300.0 million of 3.375% unsecured senior notes with a maturity date of July 15, 2051 (the “2051 Notes” and, together with the 2031 Notes, the “2031 and 2051 Notes”). Interest on the 2031 and 2051 Notes is payable semi-annually in arrears on January 15 and July 15 of each year, which commenced on January 15, 2022. The Operating Partnership received aggregate net proceeds of $731.6 million from these issuances, after underwriting fees of approximately $5.6 million and a $12.8 million discount, and before offering costs of $1.4 million. The Operating Partnership may redeem the 2031 and 2051 Notes in whole at any time or in part from time to time at the applicable redemption price specified in the indentures with respect to the 2031 and 2051 Notes. If the 2031 Notes are redeemed on or after April 15, 2031 (three months prior to the maturity date), the redemption price will be equal to 100% of the principal amount of the notes being redeemed plus accrued and unpaid interest thereon to, but not including, the redemption date. If the 2051 Notes are redeemed on or after January 15, 2051 (six months prior to the maturity date), the redemption price will be equal to 100% of the principal amount of the notes being redeemed plus accrued and unpaid interest thereon to, but not including, the redemption date. Including the effect of a cash flow hedging instrument settled during the second quarter of 2021, the 2031 Notes yield an effective interest rate of 2.46%.

During the second quarter of 2022, the Operating Partnership issued $600.0 million of 3.625% unsecured senior notes with a maturity date of April 15, 2032 (the “2032 Notes”) and $300.0 million of 4.300% unsecured senior notes with a maturity date of April 15, 2052 (the “2052 Notes” and, together with the 2032 Notes, the “2032 and 2052 Notes”). Interest on the 2032 and 2052 Notes is payable semi-annually in arrears on April 15 and October 15 of each year, which commenced on October 15, 2022. The Operating Partnership received aggregate net proceeds of $870.3 million from these issuances, after underwriting fees of approximately $6.5 million and a $23.2 million discount, and before offering costs of approximately $1.7 million. The Operating Partnership may redeem the 2032 and 2052 Notes in whole at any time or in part from time to time at the applicable redemption price specified in the indentures with respect to the 2032 and 2052 Notes. If the 2032 Notes are redeemed on or after January 15, 2032 (three months prior to the maturity date), the redemption price will be equal to 100% of the principal amount of the notes being redeemed plus accrued and unpaid interest thereon to, but not including, the redemption date. If the 2052 Notes are redeemed on or after October 15, 2051 (six months prior to the maturity date), the redemption price will be equal to 100% of the principal amount of the notes being redeemed plus accrued and unpaid interest thereon to, but not including, the redemption date.

During the first quarter of 2024, the Operating Partnership issued $600.0 million of 5.500% unsecured senior notes with a maturity date of February 1, 2034 (the “2034 Notes I”), which carry a green bond designation and were issued under the Company’s green finance framework. Interest on the 2034 Notes I is payable semi-annually in arrears on February 1 and August 1 of each year, commencing on August 1, 2024. The Operating Partnership received aggregate net proceeds of $595.5 million from this offering, after underwriting fees of $3.9 million and a $0.6 million discount, and before offering costs of $1.3 million. Pending full allocation of an amount equal to the net proceeds to finance new or existing projects meeting the eligibility criteria described in the prospectus supplement related to the offering, the Operating Partnership used the net proceeds primarily to repay outstanding indebtedness, including the payoff of the AMH 2014-SFR2 securitization. The Operating Partnership may redeem the 2034 Notes I in whole at any time or in part from time to time at the applicable redemption price specified in the indenture. If the 2034 Notes I are redeemed on or after November 1, 2033 (three months prior to the maturity date), the redemption price will be equal to 100% of the principal amount of the 2034 Notes I being redeemed plus accrued and unpaid interest thereon to, but not including, the redemption date.

During the second quarter of 2024, the Operating Partnership issued $500.0 million of 5.500% unsecured senior notes with a maturity date of July 15, 2034 (the “2034 Notes II”). Interest on the 2034 Notes II is payable semi-annually in arrears on January 15 and July 15 of each year, commencing on January 15, 2025. The Operating Partnership received aggregate net proceeds of $494.0 million from this offering, after underwriting fees of $3.3 million and a $2.7 million discount, and before offering costs of $1.1 million. The Operating Partnership used the net proceeds primarily to repay outstanding indebtedness, including the payoff of the AMH 2014-SFR3 securitization, and for general corporate purposes. The Operating Partnership may redeem the 2034 Notes II in whole at any time or in part from time to time at the applicable redemption price specified in the indenture. If the 2034 Notes II are redeemed on or after April 15, 2034 (three months prior to the maturity date), the redemption price will be equal to 100% of the principal amount of the 2034 Notes II being redeemed plus accrued and unpaid interest thereon to, but not including, the redemption date.

During the fourth quarter of 2024, the Operating Partnership issued $500.0 million of 5.250% unsecured senior notes with a maturity date of March 15, 2035 (the “2035 Notes”). Interest on the 2035 Notes is payable semi-annually in arrears on March 15 and September 15 of each year, commencing on March 15, 2025. The Operating Partnership received aggregate net proceeds of $494.2 million from this offering, after underwriting fees of $3.2 million and a $2.6 million discount, and before offering costs of $1.1 million. The Operating Partnership used the net proceeds primarily to repay outstanding indebtedness, including amounts outstanding on its revolving credit facility, and for general corporate purposes. The Operating Partnership may redeem the 2035 Notes in whole at any time or in part from time to time at the applicable redemption price specified in the indenture. If the 2035 Notes are redeemed on or after December 15, 2034 (three months prior to the maturity date), the redemption price will be equal to 100% of the principal amount of the 2035 Notes being redeemed plus accrued and unpaid interest thereon to, but not including, the redemption
date. Including the effect of a cash flow hedging instrument settled during the fourth quarter of 2024 (see Note 12. Fair Value), the 2035 Notes yield an effective interest rate of 5.08%.

During the second quarter of 2025, the Operating Partnership issued $650.0 million of 4.950% unsecured senior notes with a maturity date of June 15, 2030 (the “2030 Notes”). Interest on the 2030 Notes is payable semi-annually in arrears on June 15 and December 15 of each year, commencing on December 15, 2025. The Operating Partnership received aggregate net proceeds of $642.5 million from this offering, after underwriting fees of $3.9 million and a $3.6 million discount, and before offering costs of $1.3 million. The Operating Partnership used the net proceeds primarily to repay outstanding indebtedness, including repayment of amounts outstanding on its revolving credit facility, as well as general corporate purposes. The Operating Partnership may redeem the 2030 Notes in whole at any time or in part from time to time at the applicable redemption price specified in the indenture. If the 2030 Notes are redeemed on or after May 15, 2030 (one month prior to the maturity date), the redemption price will be equal to 100% of the principal amount of the 2030 Notes being redeemed plus accrued and unpaid interest thereon to, but not including, the redemption date.

The 2028 Notes, 2029 Notes, 2030 Notes, 2031 Notes, 2032 Notes, 2034 Notes I, 2034 Notes II, 2035 Notes, 2051 Notes and 2052 Notes are the Operating Partnership’s unsecured and unsubordinated obligations and rank equally in right of payment with all of the Operating Partnership’s existing and future unsecured and unsubordinated indebtedness. The indentures require that we maintain certain financial covenants.

Revolving Credit Facility

During the third quarter of 2024, the Company entered into a credit agreement with a $1.25 billion sustainability-linked revolving credit facility. The interest rate on the revolving credit facility is at either a daily or Term SOFR plus a 0.10% spread adjustment and a margin ranging from 0.725% to 1.40% or a base rate (determined according to the greater of a prime rate, federal funds rate plus 0.5% or the daily SOFR plus 1.10%) plus a margin ranging from 0.00% to 0.40%. In each case the actual margin is determined based on the Company’s credit ratings in effect from time to time. The revolving credit facility matures on July 16, 2028, with two six-month extension options at the Company’s election if certain conditions are met. In addition, the Company is required to pay a facility fee of an amount ranging from 0.125% to 0.30% of the aggregate amount of the revolving commitments, which fee is also based on the Company’s credit rating.

Interest Expense

The following table summarizes our (i) gross interest cost, which includes fees on our credit facilities and amortization of deferred financing costs and the discounts on unsecured senior notes, and (ii) capitalized interest for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023 (amounts in thousands):
 For the Years Ended December 31,
 202520242023
Gross interest cost$240,406 $218,494 $195,430 
Capitalized interest(55,208)(53,143)(55,232)
Interest expense$185,198 $165,351 $140,198 
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Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]  
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses
The following table summarizes accounts payable and accrued expenses as of December 31, 2025 and 2024 (amounts in thousands):
 December 31, 2025December 31, 2024
Resident security deposits$121,025 $123,377 
Accrued interest68,763 65,824 
Accrued property taxes65,328 61,044 
Accrued construction and maintenance liabilities57,662 80,710 
Prepaid rent33,189 30,153 
Operating lease liabilities17,196 16,309 
Accounts payable322 96 
Liability for consolidated land not owned (see Note 2)— 74,518 
Other accrued liabilities73,394 69,728 
Total$436,879 $521,759 
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Shareholders' Equity / Partners' Capital
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Equity [Abstract]  
Shareholders' Equity / Partners' Capital Shareholders’ Equity / Partners’ Capital
When the Company issues common or preferred shares, the Operating Partnership issues an equivalent number of units of partnership interest of a corresponding class to AMH, with the Operating Partnership receiving the net proceeds from the share issuances.

Class A Common Shares / Units

Class A units represent voting equity interests in the Operating Partnership. Holders of Class A units in the Operating Partnership have the right to redeem the units for cash or, at the election of the Company, exchange the units for AMH’s Class A common shares on a one-for-one basis. AMH owned 87.9% and 87.8% of the total 417,133,720 and 421,000,048 Class A units outstanding as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.

During the first quarter of 2022, the Company completed an underwritten public offering for 23,000,000 of its Class A common shares of beneficial interest, $0.01 par value per share, of which 10,000,000 shares were issued directly by the Company and 13,000,000 shares were offered on a forward basis at the request of the Company by the forward sellers. In connection with this offering, the Company entered into forward sale agreements with the forward purchasers (the “2022 Forward Sale Agreements”) for these 13,000,000 shares, which were accounted for in equity. The Company did not initially receive proceeds from the sale of the Class A common shares offered on a forward basis. During the first quarter of 2023, the Company issued and physically settled the remaining 8,000,000 Class A common shares under the 2022 Forward Sale Agreements, receiving net proceeds of $298.4 million.

At-the-Market Common Share Offering Program
The Company maintains an at-the-market common share offering program under which it can issue Class A common shares from time to time through various sales agents up to an aggregate gross sales offering price of $1.0 billion (the “At-the-Market Program”). The At-the-Market Program also provides that we may enter into forward contracts for our Class A common shares with forward sellers and forward purchasers. The At-the-Market Program may be suspended or terminated by the Company at any time. During the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company directly issued 932,746 and 2,799,683 Class A common shares under its At-the-Market Program, respectively, raising $33.7 million and $102.0 million in gross proceeds before commissions and other expenses of approximately $0.5 million and $1.7 million, respectively. Additionally, the Company entered into a forward sale agreement with the forward purchaser during the first quarter of 2024 (the “March 2024 Forward Sale Agreement”), which was accounted for in equity, to offer 2,987,024 Class A common shares on a forward basis under its At-the-Market Program at the request of the Company by the forward seller. The Company issued and physically settled the 2,987,024 Class A common shares during the fourth quarter of 2024, receiving gross proceeds of $110.6 million before commissions and other expenses of approximately $0.8 million and before offering costs of approximately $0.2 million. During the year ended December 31, 2025, no shares were issued under the At-the-Market Program. As of December 31, 2025, 6,719,453 shares have been issued under the At-the-Market Program and $753.7 million remained available for future share issuances.

Share Repurchase Program

In 2018, the Company’s board of trustees authorized the establishment of a share repurchase program for the repurchase of up to $300.0 million of our outstanding Class A common shares and up to $250.0 million of our outstanding preferred shares from time to time in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions (the “2018 Share Repurchase Program”). All repurchased shares are constructively retired and returned to an authorized and unissued status. The Operating Partnership funds the repurchases and constructively retires an equivalent number of corresponding Class A units. During the year ended December 31, 2025, the Company repurchased and retired 4.7 million of its Class A common shares on a settlement date basis pursuant to the 2018 Share Repurchase Program at a weighted-average price of $31.77 per share and a total price of $150.0 million. During the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company did not repurchase and retire any of its Class A common shares or preferred shares. As of December 31, 2025, the Company had a remaining repurchase authorization under the 2018 Share Repurchase Program of up to $115.1 million of its outstanding Class A common shares and up to $250.0 million of its outstanding preferred shares.

In January 2026, the Company fully utilized the remaining authorization for the repurchase of Class A common shares under the 2018 Share Repurchase Program and repurchased and retired 3.7 million of its outstanding Class A common shares on a settlement date basis pursuant to the program, at a weighted-average price of $31.49 per share and a total price of $115.1 million. In February 2026, the Company’s board of trustees authorized the establishment of a new share repurchase program. See Note 16. Subsequent Events for further details.
Class B Common Shares

Former American Homes 4 Rent, LLC (“AH LLC”) members received 635,075 Class B common shares in connection with their contributions of properties and funds to the Company. The Operating Partnership issued an equivalent number of corresponding Class A units to AMH in exchange for the proceeds and properties contributed in the transaction. Each Class B common share generally entitles the holder to 50 votes on all matters that the holders of Class A common shares are entitled to vote. The issuance of Class B common shares to former AH LLC members allows former AH LLC members a voting right associated with their investment in the Company no greater than if they had solely received Class A common shares. Additionally, when the voting interest from Class A common shares and Class B common shares are added together, a shareholder is limited to a 30% total voting interest. Each Class B common share has the same economic interest as a Class A common share.

Perpetual Preferred Shares / Units

As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Company had the following series of perpetual preferred shares outstanding (amounts in thousands, except share data):
December 31, 2025December 31, 2024
SeriesIssuance DateEarliest Redemption DateDividend RateOutstanding SharesCurrent Liquidation ValueOutstanding SharesCurrent Liquidation Value
Series G perpetual preferred sharesJuly 17, 2017July 17, 20225.875 %4,600,000 $115,000 4,600,000 $115,000 
Series H perpetual preferred sharesSeptember 19, 2018September 19, 20236.250 %4,600,000 115,000 4,600,000 115,000 
Total preferred shares9,200,000 $230,000 9,200,000 $230,000 

Perpetual preferred shares represent non-voting preferred equity interests in the Company and entitle holders to a cumulative annual cash dividend, based on the respective dividend rate in the table above, which is applied to the liquidation preference at issuance of $25.00 per share. The Operating Partnership issues an equivalent number of corresponding perpetual preferred units for the given class to AMH in exchange for the net proceeds from the share issuances. The Company may, at its option, redeem the perpetual preferred shares for cash, in whole or in part, from time to time, at any time on or after the earliest redemption date shown in the table above or within 120 days after the occurrence of a change in control at a redemption price equal to the $25.00 per share liquidation preference, plus any accumulated and unpaid dividends.

Distributions

As a REIT, we generally are required to distribute annually to our shareholders at least 90% of our REIT taxable income (determined without regard to the deduction for dividends paid and any net capital gains) and to pay tax at regular corporate rates to the extent that we annually distribute less than 100% of our REIT taxable income (determined without regard to the deduction for dividends paid and including any net capital gains). The Operating Partnership funds the payment of distributions.

No distributions can be paid on our Class A and Class B common shares unless we have first paid all cumulative distributions on our Series G and Series H perpetual preferred shares. The distribution preference of our Series G and Series H perpetual preferred shares could limit our ability to make distributions to the holders of our Class A and Class B common shares.

The Company’s board of trustees declared the following distributions during the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023. The Operating Partnership funds the payment of distributions, and the board of trustees declared an equivalent amount of distributions on the corresponding OP units.
For the Years Ended December 31,
202520242023
Class A and Class B common shares$1.20 $1.04 $0.88 
5.875% Series G perpetual preferred shares
1.47 1.47 1.47 
6.250% Series H perpetual preferred shares
1.56 1.56 1.56 

Noncontrolling Interest

Noncontrolling interest as reflected in the Company’s consolidated balance sheets primarily consists of the interests held by former AH LLC members in units in the Operating Partnership. Former AH LLC members owned 49,879,990 and 50,779,990, or approximately 12.0% and 12.1%, of the total 417,133,720 and 421,000,048 Class A units in the Operating Partnership as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. Noncontrolling interest also includes interests held by non-affiliates in Class A units in the Operating Partnership. Non-affiliate Class A unitholders owned 596,990, or approximately 0.1%, of the total 417,133,720 and
421,000,048 Class A units in the Operating Partnership as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. The OP units owned by former AH LLC members and non-affiliates are reflected as noncontrolling interest in the Company’s consolidated balance sheets and limited partner capital in the Operating Partnership’s consolidated balance sheets.
v3.25.4
Share-Based Compensation
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]  
Share-Based Compensation Share-Based Compensation
2021 Equity Incentive Plan

In 2021, the Company’s shareholders approved and the Company adopted the 2021 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2021 Plan”). The 2021 Plan replaced the 2012 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2012 Plan”) and provides for the issuance of up to 9,544,095 Class A common shares (including shares that remained available for future awards under the 2012 Plan as of the effective date of the 2021 Plan and shares related to outstanding awards under the 2012 Plan that may become available after expiration, forfeiture or cancellation of such awards). The 2021 Plan provides for the issuance of Class A common shares through the grant of a variety of awards including stock options, stock appreciation rights, RSUs, unrestricted shares, dividend equivalent rights and performance-based awards. The 2021 Plan terminates in May 2031, unless terminated earlier by the Company’s board of trustees. When the Company issues Class A common shares under the 2012 Plan and 2021 Plan, the Operating Partnership issues an equivalent number of Class A units to AMH.

During the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, employees were granted RSUs that generally vest over a three-year service period and non-management trustees were granted RSUs that vest over a one-year service period. In addition, the Company granted Chris Lau, the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, 143,968 RSUs on February 21, 2024, which cliff vest five years from the date of grant. Options expire 10 years from the date of grant.

During the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, certain senior employees were granted PSUs that cliff vest at the end of a three-year service period based on satisfaction of performance conditions. The performance conditions of the PSUs are measured over the three-year performance period from January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2027 for PSUs granted during the year ended December 31, 2025, January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2026 for PSUs granted during the year ended December 31, 2024 and January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2025 for PSUs granted during the year ended December 31, 2023. A portion of the PSUs are based on (i) the achievement of relative total shareholder return compared to a specified peer group (the “TSR Awards”), and a portion are based on (ii) average annual growth in core funds from operations per share (the “Core FFO Awards”). The number of PSUs that may ultimately vest range from zero to 200% of the number of PSUs granted based on the level of achievement of these performance conditions. For the TSR Awards, grant date fair value was determined using a multifactor Monte Carlo model and the resulting compensation cost is amortized over the service period regardless of whether the performance condition is achieved. For the Core FFO Awards, fair value is based on the market value on the date of grant and compensation cost is recognized based on the probable achievement of the performance condition at each reporting period.

The 2012 Plan and 2021 Plan allow for continued release of awards based on the original vesting schedule, rather than forfeiture, of unvested share-based grants upon termination of service for employees who meet certain retirement eligibility criteria, including age and years of service. Retirement eligible employees must also provide a notice of intent to retire at least six months prior to retirement date and the HCC Committee must approve the continued release of awards.
The following table summarizes stock option activity under the 2012 Plan and 2021 Plan for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023:
 SharesWeighted-Average Exercise PriceWeighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life (in years)
Aggregate Intrinsic Value (1) (amounts in thousands)
Options outstanding at December 31, 2022730,550 $17.97 3.0$8,889 
Granted— — — 
Exercised(207,875)16.76 3,852 
Forfeited— — — 
Options outstanding at December 31, 2023522,675 $18.45 2.5$9,150 
Granted— — — 
Exercised(193,175)16.11 4,019 
Forfeited— — — 
Options outstanding at December 31, 2024329,500 $19.83 2.1$5,796 
Granted— — — 
Exercised(139,000)18.11 2,551 
Forfeited— — — 
Options outstanding at December 31, 2025190,500 $21.09 1.4$2,098 
Options exercisable at December 31, 2025190,500 $21.09 1.4$2,098 
(1)Intrinsic value for activities other than exercises is defined as the difference between the grant price and the market value on the last trading day of the period for those stock options where the market value is greater than the grant price. For exercises, intrinsic value is defined as the difference between the grant price and the market value on the date of exercise.

The following table summarizes RSU activity under the 2012 Plan and 2021 Plan for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023:
Restricted Share UnitsWeighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value
RSUs outstanding at December 31, 20221,024,722 $33.99 
Granted509,730 33.24 
Vested(418,351)31.40 
Forfeited(25,579)33.45 
RSUs outstanding at December 31, 20231,090,522 $34.64 
Granted701,342 35.70 
Vested(559,257)33.80 
Forfeited(45,063)34.85 
RSUs outstanding at December 31, 20241,187,544 $35.66 
Granted514,636 36.42 
Vested(559,079)36.34 
Forfeited(34,822)35.69 
RSUs outstanding at December 31, 20251,108,279 $35.66 
The following table summarizes PSU activity under the 2012 Plan and 2021 Plan for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023:
Performance-Based Restricted Share Units (1)
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value
PSUs outstanding at December 31, 2022294,423 $41.07 
Granted227,033 40.19 
Vested— — 
Forfeited(1,237)43.91 
PSUs outstanding at December 31, 2023520,219 $40.68 
Granted254,157 41.46 
Adjustment for performance achievement75,109 34.83 
Vested(167,428)34.83 
Forfeited(4,759)41.51 
PSUs outstanding at December 31, 2024677,298 $41.76 
Granted227,616 43.18 
Adjustment for performance achievement170,757 43.99 
Vested(370,854)43.99 
Forfeited(4,044)41.62 
PSUs outstanding at December 31, 2025700,773 $41.39 
(1)Represents the number of target shares at grant date for PSUs outstanding, granted and forfeited. Adjustment for performance achievement represents the difference between the number of target shares at grant date and the number of actual shares earned for the three-year performance period ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, which was determined and vested during the first quarters of 2025 and 2024, respectively.

For the TSR Awards, the following assumptions were used in the calculation of fair value using the Monte Carlo simulation model:
202520242023
Expected term (years)3.03.03.0
Dividend yield2.83%2.44%2.09%
Estimated volatility (1)
22.48%23.83%27.45%
Risk-free interest rate4.49%4.19%4.16%
(1)Estimated volatility for the performance period is based on 50% historical volatility and 50% implied volatility.

2021 Employee Stock Purchase Plan

The 2021 ESPP provides for the issuance of up to 3,000,000 Class A common shares and allows employees to acquire the Company’s Class A common shares through payroll deductions, subject to maximum purchase limitations, during six-month purchase periods. The purchase price for Class A common shares may be set at a maximum discount equal to 85% of the lower of the closing price of the Company’s Class A common shares on the first day or the last day of the applicable purchase period. The 2021 ESPP terminates in June 2031 or the date on which there are no longer any Class A common shares available for issuance. When the Company issues Class A common shares under the 2021 ESPP, the Operating Partnership issues an equivalent number of Class A units to AMH.

Share-Based Compensation Expense

The Company’s noncash share-based compensation expense relating to corporate administrative employees is included in general and administrative expense and the noncash share-based compensation expense relating to centralized and field property management employees is included in property management expenses. Noncash share-based compensation expense relating to employees involved in the purchases of single-family properties, including newly constructed properties from third-party builders, the development of single-family properties, or the disposal of certain properties or portfolios of properties is included in acquisition and other transaction costs. The following table summarizes the activity related to the Company’s noncash share-based compensation expense for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023 (amounts in thousands):
For the Years Ended December 31,
202520242023
General and administrative expense$16,078 $20,617 $16,379 
Property management expenses4,090 4,814 4,030 
Acquisition and other transaction costs5,647 5,553 4,961 
Total noncash share-based compensation expense$25,815 $30,984 $25,370 
As of December 31, 2025, the unrecognized compensation expense for unvested RSUs and PSUs was $19.0 million and $8.3 million, respectively. The unrecognized compensation expense for unvested RSUs and PSUs is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.6 years and 1.2 years, respectively.
v3.25.4
Earnings per Share / Unit
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Earnings per Share / Unit Earnings per Share / Unit
American Homes 4 Rent

The following table reflects the Company’s computation of net income per common share on a basic and diluted basis for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023 (amounts in thousands, except share and per share data):
 For the Years Ended December 31,
 202520242023
Numerator:   
Net income$513,392 $468,142 $432,142 
Less:
Noncontrolling interest 60,418 55,716 51,974 
Dividends on preferred shares13,944 13,944 13,944 
Allocation to participating securities (1)
1,332 1,317 1,083 
Numerator for income per common share–basic and diluted$437,698 $397,165 $365,141 
 
Denominator:
Weighted-average common shares outstanding–basic370,556,400 367,454,012362,024,968
Effect of dilutive securities:
Share-based compensation plan and forward sale equity contracts (2)
350,182 535,525 452,248 
Weighted-average common shares outstanding–diluted (3)
370,906,582367,989,537362,477,216
 
Net income per common share:
Basic$1.18 $1.08 $1.01 
Diluted$1.18 $1.08 $1.01 
(1)Unvested RSUs that have nonforfeitable rights to participate in dividends declared on common stock are accounted for as participating securities and reflected in the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share using the two-class method.
(2)Reflects the effect of potentially dilutive securities issuable upon the assumed exercise of stock options and vesting of PSUs under the treasury stock method for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023 and the dilutive effect of a forward sale equity contract under the treasury stock method for the year ended December 31, 2024 (see Note 9. Shareholders’ Equity / Partners’ Capital).
(3)The effect of the potential conversion of OP units is not reflected in the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share as they are exchangeable for Class A common shares on a one-for-one basis. The income allocable to the OP units is allocated on this same basis and reflected as noncontrolling interest in the accompanying consolidated financial statements. As such, the assumed conversion of the OP units would have no net impact on the determination of diluted earnings per share.
American Homes 4 Rent, L.P.

The following table reflects the Operating Partnership’s computation of net income per common unit on a basic and diluted basis for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023 (amounts in thousands, except unit and per unit data):
For the Years Ended December 31,
 202520242023
Numerator:   
Net income$513,392 $468,142 $432,142 
Less:
Preferred distributions13,944 13,944 13,944 
Allocation to participating securities (1)
1,332 1,317 1,083 
Numerator for income per common unit–basic and diluted$498,116 $452,881 $417,115 
 
Denominator:
Weighted-average common units outstanding–basic421,550,914 418,830,992 413,401,948 
Effect of dilutive securities:
Share-based compensation plan and forward sale equity contracts (2)
350,182 535,525 452,248 
Weighted-average common units outstanding–diluted 421,901,096 419,366,517 413,854,196 
 
Net income per common unit:
Basic$1.18 $1.08 $1.01 
Diluted$1.18 $1.08 $1.01 
(1)Unvested RSUs that have nonforfeitable rights to participate in dividends declared on common stock are accounted for as participating securities and reflected in the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per unit using the two-class method.
(2)Reflects the effect of potentially dilutive securities issuable upon the assumed exercise of stock options and vesting of PSUs under the treasury stock method for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023 and the dilutive effect of a forward sale equity contract under the treasury stock method for the year ended December 31, 2024 (see Note 9. Shareholders’ Equity / Partners’ Capital).
v3.25.4
Fair Value
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
Fair Value Fair Value
The carrying amount of rents and other receivables, restricted cash, escrow deposits, prepaid expenses and other assets, and accounts payable and accrued expenses generally approximate fair value because of the short maturity of these amounts.

Our notes receivable are financial instruments classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy as their fair values were estimated using unobservable inputs. We estimated the fair values of the notes receivable by modeling the expected contractual cash flows required under the instruments and discounting them back to their present values using estimates of current market rates. As the estimated current market rates were not substantially different from the discount rates originally applied, the carrying amount of notes receivable, net approximates fair value.

Our asset-backed securitizations and revolving credit facility are financial instruments classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy as their fair values were estimated using unobservable inputs. We estimated the fair values of the asset-backed securitizations by modeling the contractual cash flows required under the instruments and discounting them back to their present values using estimates of current market rates. As our revolving credit facility bears interest at a floating rate based on an index plus a spread (see Note 7. Debt), management believes that the carrying value (excluding deferred financing costs) of the revolving credit facility reasonably approximates fair value. Our unsecured senior notes are financial instruments classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy as their fair values were estimated using observable inputs based on the market value of the last trade at the end of the period.
The following table displays the carrying values and fair values of our debt instruments as of December 31, 2025 and 2024 (amounts in thousands):
December 31, 2025December 31, 2024
Carrying ValueFair ValueCarrying ValueFair Value
AMH 2015-SFR1 securitization, net$— $— $494,635 $496,776 
AMH 2015-SFR2 securitization, net— — 429,709 432,316 
Total asset-backed securitizations, net— — 924,344 929,092 
2028 unsecured senior notes, net498,323 501,385 497,534 488,265 
2029 unsecured senior notes, net398,229 406,716 397,665 397,064 
2030 unsecured senior notes, net642,250 663,436 — — 
2031 unsecured senior notes, net444,249 402,764 443,210 376,947 
2032 unsecured senior notes, net587,497 567,708 585,509 537,174 
2034 unsecured senior notes I, net595,230 620,784 594,640 597,504 
2034 unsecured senior notes II, net494,031 517,225 493,336 496,185 
2035 unsecured senior notes, net493,863 508,475 493,150 487,335 
2051 unsecured senior notes, net292,115 203,439 291,807 198,174 
2052 unsecured senior notes, net289,948 238,782 289,567 234,258 
Total unsecured senior notes, net4,735,735 4,630,714 4,086,418 3,812,906 
Revolving credit facility360,000 360,000 — — 
Total debt$5,095,735 $4,990,714 $5,010,762 $4,741,998 

Recurring Fair Value Measurements

During the third quarter of 2024, in anticipation of a potential debt issuance and in order to hedge interest rate risk, the Company entered into two treasury lock agreements with an aggregate notional amount of $200.0 million based on the 10-year treasury note rates at the time. The treasury locks were designated as cash flow hedging instruments. The Company settled the treasury locks during the fourth quarter of 2024 in connection with the pricing of the 2035 Notes (see Note 7. Debt), which resulted in an aggregate gain of $8.6 million recorded in other comprehensive income at the time that will be reclassified into earnings as a reduction of interest expense over the 10-year term of the 2035 Notes. The treasury locks were the only financial instruments recorded at fair value on a recurring basis in the consolidated financial statements and were classified as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy as their fair values were estimated using observable inputs based on the 10-year treasury note rates.

During the first quarter of 2025, in anticipation of a potential debt issuance and in order to hedge interest rate risk, the Company entered into two treasury lock agreements with an aggregate notional amount of $200.0 million based on the 10-year treasury note rates at the time. The treasury locks were designated as cash flow hedging instruments. The Company settled the treasury locks during the second quarter of 2025 in connection with the pricing of the 2030 Notes (see Note 7. Debt), which resulted in an immaterial gain. The treasury locks were the only financial instruments recorded at fair value on a recurring basis in the consolidated financial statements and were classified as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy as their fair values were estimated using observable inputs based on the 10-year treasury note rates.

Nonrecurring Fair Value Measurements

Single-family properties and land lots classified as held for sale are reported at the lower of their carrying value or estimated fair value less costs to sell and are presented separately in single-family properties and land held for sale, net within the consolidated balance sheets. The fair values were classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy as their fair values were estimated using unobservable inputs based on the estimated sales prices derived from third-party automated valuation models upon classification as held for sale. Impairment charges are included in gain on sale and impairment of single-family properties and other, net within the consolidated statements of operations.

The following table summarizes single-family properties and land for which the Company has recorded impairments in the consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023 (amounts in thousands):
For the Years Ended December 31,
202520242023
Pre-impairment carrying value$149,398 $59,195 $14,633 
Total impairments(34,363)(9,163)(1,908)
Fair value$115,035 $50,032 $12,725 
v3.25.4
Related Party Transactions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]  
Related Party Transactions Related Party Transactions
As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, affiliates owned approximately 8.3% and 12.4%, respectively, of the Company’s outstanding Class A common shares. On a fully-diluted basis, affiliates held (including consideration of 635,075 Class B common shares and 49,372,165 and 50,622,165 Class A units as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively) an approximate 19.3% and 23.0% interest as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.

See Note 6. Investments in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures for a description of related party transactions between the Company and its unconsolidated joint ventures.
v3.25.4
Commitments and Contingencies
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies
Operating Leases

The Company leases office space from third parties for our corporate and property management operations under non-cancelable operating lease agreements. Our operating leases have remaining lease terms of one to six years before any unexercised options to extend. For the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, operating lease costs were as follows (amounts in thousands):
 For the Years Ended December 31,
 202520242023
Lease costs$4,262 $4,018 $4,014 

Other information related to our operating lease terms and discount rates were as follows:
December 31, 2025December 31, 2024
Weighted-average remaining lease term4.7 years5.3 years
Weighted-average discount rate3.9 %3.2 %

Future lease obligations for our operating leases as of December 31, 2025 were as follows (amounts in thousands):
Operating Lease Obligations
2026$4,353 
20274,041 
20283,494 
20293,106 
20302,696 
Thereafter1,090 
Total lease payments18,780 
Less: imputed interest(1,584)
Operating lease liabilities$17,196 

Other Commitments

As of December 31, 2025, the Company had $86.5 million in purchase commitments for land relating to our AMH Development Program, which includes certain land deals expected to close beyond twelve months when development is ready to commence. Purchase commitments exclude option contracts where we have acquired the right to purchase land for our AMH Development Program or single-family properties because the contracts do not contain provisions requiring our specific performance.

As of December 31, 2025, the Company had sales in escrow for 248 of our single-family properties and 195 of our land lots for an aggregate selling price of $92.9 million.

As of December 31, 2025, the Company, as a condition for entering into some of its development contracts, had outstanding surety bonds of approximately $169.9 million.

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

We have a retirement savings plan pursuant to Section 401(k) of the Code whereby our employees may contribute a portion of their compensation to their respective retirement accounts in an amount not to exceed the maximum allowed under the Code. In addition to
employee contributions, we have elected to provide company contributions (subject to statutory limitations), which amounted to approximately $4.0 million, $3.8 million and $3.6 million for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

Captive Insurance Company

The Company has a wholly owned captive insurance company, American Dream Insurance, LLC, which provides general liability insurance coverage for losses below the deductible under the Company’s third-party liability insurance policy. The Company created American Dream Insurance, LLC as part of its overall risk management program and to stabilize its insurance costs, manage exposure and recoup expenses through the functions of the captive program. The captive insurance company’s impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements is immaterial.

Legal Matters

We are involved in various legal and administrative proceedings that are incidental to our business. We believe these matters will not have a materially adverse effect on our financial position or results of operations upon resolution.
v3.25.4
Segment Reporting
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Segment Reporting Segment Reporting
Operating segments are defined as components of an enterprise about which separate discrete information is available for evaluation by the chief operating decision maker (“CODM”), or decision-making group, in deciding how to allocate resources and assess performance. The Company is organized as a REIT with activities related to developing, renovating, leasing and managing single-family homes as rental properties in one geographically diversified portfolio, which represents our one operating and reportable segment. Our one reportable segment derives its revenues from leasing single-family homes to tenants under non-cancelable lease agreements generally with a term of one year as well as certain fees charged to tenants. The Company’s CODM is our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer.

The accounting policies of our one reportable segment are the same as those described in Note 2. Significant Accounting Policies. Net income and its components, as presented on the consolidated statements of operations, are metrics utilized by the CODM to assess the reporting segment’s performance and allocate resources. The measure of segment assets is reported on the consolidated balance sheets as total assets.

The CODM also reviews core net operating income (“Core NOI”) at the total portfolio level as an additional segment profitability measure. The CODM uses the segment profitability measures to evaluate income generated from total portfolio assets in deciding whether to reinvest profits into enhancing the existing portfolio or for development of new properties. Property disposition decisions are made at the individual property level and development decisions are made at the community level. Core NOI for the total portfolio is also used to monitor budget versus actual results and in competitive analysis to benchmark against the Company’s competitors. The competitive analysis along with the monitoring of budgeted versus actual results are used in assessing performance of the segment and in establishing management’s compensation.

In addition to the revenues and significant segment expenses included within the consolidated statements of operations, the following table presents significant segment expenses regularly provided to the CODM within property operating expenses for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023 (amounts in thousands):
For the Years Ended December 31,
202520242023
Property operating expenses
Property tax expense$265,037 $252,406 $239,425 
HOA fees28,656 26,911 25,768 
Repairs and maintenance and turnover costs351,129 326,745 316,318 
Insurance19,132 19,821 17,948 
Total property operating expenses$663,954 $625,883 $599,459 
The table below summarizes the components and significant expense categories included in Core NOI and regularly provided to the CODM for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023 (amounts in thousands):
 For the Years Ended December 31,
202520242023
Core revenues$1,609,010 $1,507,266 $1,408,050 
 
Core property operating expenses
Property tax expense265,037 252,406 239,425 
HOA fees, net of tenant charge-backs28,656 26,911 25,768 
Repairs and maintenance and turnover costs, net of tenant charge-backs119,299 113,206 108,373 
Insurance19,132 19,821 17,948 
Property management expenses, net of tenant charge-backs and excluding share-based compensation121,324 116,615 111,723 
Total core property operating expenses553,448 528,959 503,237 
  
Core NOI$1,055,562 $978,307 $904,813 
Reconciliation of core revenues to rents and other single-family property revenues
Core revenues$1,609,010 $1,507,266 $1,408,050 
Tenant charge-backs241,224 221,431 215,555 
Rents and other single-family property revenues$1,850,234 $1,728,697 $1,623,605 
Reconciliation of Core NOI to net income
Core NOI$1,055,562 $978,307 $904,813 
Noncash share-based compensation - property management(4,090)(4,814)(4,030)
General and administrative expense(83,006)(83,590)(74,615)
Interest expense(185,198)(165,351)(140,198)
Acquisition and other transaction costs(12,259)(12,192)(16,910)
Depreciation and amortization(504,341)(477,010)(456,550)
Hurricane-related charges, net— (8,884)— 
Loss on early extinguishment of debt(396)(6,323)— 
Gain on sale and impairment of single-family properties and other, net231,460 225,756 209,834 
Other income and expense, net15,660 22,243 9,798 
Net income$513,392 $468,142 $432,142 
v3.25.4
Subsequent Events
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Subsequent Events [Abstract]  
Subsequent Events Subsequent Events
Subsequent Additions

From January 1, 2026 through February 13, 2026, the Company added 207 newly constructed properties delivered through its AMH Development Program to its operating portfolio for a total cost of approximately $85.8 million.

Subsequent Dispositions 

From January 1, 2026 through February 13, 2026, the Company disposed of 307 single-family properties for aggregate net proceeds of approximately $85.5 million.

Distributions

On February 12, 2026, the Company’s board of trustees approved an increase in quarterly dividends to $0.33 per Class A and Class B common share for the first quarter of 2026. The quarterly dividends are payable on March 31, 2026 to shareholders of record on March 13, 2026.
Share Repurchase Program

In January 2026, the Company fully utilized the remaining authorization for the repurchase of Class A common shares under the 2018 Share Repurchase Program and repurchased and retired 3.7 million of its outstanding Class A common shares on a settlement date basis pursuant to the program at a weighted-average price of $31.49 per share and a total price of $115.1 million.

In February 2026, the Company’s board of trustees authorized a new share repurchase program to repurchase up to $500.0 million of outstanding Class A common shares and up to $250.0 million of outstanding preferred shares from time to time in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions. The new share repurchase program does not have an expiration date, but may be suspended or discontinued at any time without notice. All repurchased shares are constructively retired and returned to an authorized and unissued status.

Revolving Credit Facility

From January 1, 2026 through February 13, 2026, the Company borrowed an additional $20.0 million under its revolving credit facility, resulting in $380.0 million of outstanding borrowings under its revolving credit facility as of February 13, 2026.
v3.25.4
Schedule III - Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule III - Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation
Schedule III—Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation as of December 31, 2025
(Amounts in thousands, except number of single-family homes)Initial Cost to CompanyCost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition
Total Cost
as of December 31, 2025 (1)
Market
Number of Single-Family Properties (2)
LandBuildings and ImprovementsLandBuildings and ImprovementsLandBuildings and ImprovementsTotalAccumulated DepreciationNet Cost BasisDate of Acquisition
Single-family properties in operation
Albuquerque, NM268$9,899 $39,656 $— $7,519 $9,899 $47,175 $57,074 $(15,162)$41,912 2013-2022
Atlanta, GA5,944222,268 988,534 — 233,432 222,268 1,221,966 1,444,234 (314,938)1,129,296 2012-2025
Austin, TX49919,676 73,013 — 13,628 19,676 86,641 106,317 (30,906)75,411 2012-2022
Boise, ID1,10750,319 246,203 — 60,125 50,319 306,328 356,647 (48,983)307,664 2013-2025
Charleston, SC1,66572,565 275,766 — 65,912 72,565 341,678 414,243 (84,941)329,302 2012-2025
Charlotte, NC4,237165,723 674,304 — 155,777 165,723 830,081 995,804 (239,516)756,288 2012-2025
Cincinnati, OH2,09269,811 281,302 — 71,537 69,811 352,839 422,650 (136,386)286,264 2012-2025
Colorado Springs, CO19416,130 63,013 — 9,640 16,130 72,653 88,783 (8,060)80,723 2013-2023
Columbus, OH2,25172,690 324,081 — 86,592 72,690 410,673 483,363 (124,387)358,976 2012-2025
Dallas-Fort Worth, TX3,66397,938 446,634 — 112,619 97,938 559,253 657,191 (223,464)433,727 2012-2024
Denver, CO88649,544 208,913 — 39,030 49,544 247,943 297,487 (74,718)222,769 2012-2025
Greater Chicago area, IL and IN1,50047,568 186,639 — 60,058 47,568 246,697 294,265 (111,909)182,356 2012-2015
Greensboro, NC71421,567 97,568 — 20,255 21,567 117,823 139,390 (43,146)96,244 2013-2025
Greenville, SC79923,950 121,101 — 22,912 23,950 144,013 167,963 (46,371)121,592 2013-2025
Houston, TX2,25051,571 292,773 — 67,189 51,571 359,962 411,533 (135,065)276,468 2012-2024
Indianapolis, IN2,99389,950 366,563 — 91,238 89,950 457,801 547,751 (168,593)379,158 2012-2025
Jacksonville, FL3,382124,641 549,508 — 132,337 124,641 681,845 806,486 (165,722)640,764 2012-2025
Kansas City, MO1568,259 38,193 — 408 8,259 38,601 46,860 (1,618)45,242 2024
Knoxville, TN43916,037 79,724 — 11,881 16,037 91,605 107,642 (30,804)76,838 2013-2022
Las Vegas, NV2,733176,735 533,638 — 171,530 176,735 705,168 881,903 (122,791)759,112 2011-2025
Memphis, TN66325,187 94,577 — 18,087 25,187 112,664 137,851 (33,980)103,871 2013-2024
Miami, FL1361,621 15,844 — 4,376 1,621 20,220 21,841 (9,080)12,761 2013-2015
Milwaukee, WI563,416 9,541 — 1,555 3,416 11,096 14,512 (5,017)9,495 2013
Nashville, TN3,392144,689 601,252 — 147,474 144,689 748,726 893,415 (213,852)679,563 2012-2025
Oklahoma City, OK47316,138 96,833 — 1,873 16,138 98,706 114,844 (4,088)110,756 2024-2025
Orlando, FL2,22779,621 386,683 — 107,539 79,621 494,222 573,843 (107,532)466,311 2011-2025
Phoenix, AZ3,282159,558 484,812 — 110,117 159,558 594,929 754,487 (172,452)582,035 2011-2025
Portland, OR31225,109 54,522 — 6,658 25,109 61,180 86,289 (18,613)67,676 2013-2022
Raleigh, NC2,14779,849 308,464 — 54,706 79,849 363,170 443,019 (128,079)314,940 2012-2025
Salt Lake City, UT1,931123,819 388,151 — 84,520 123,819 472,671 596,490 (137,863)458,627 2012-2025
San Antonio, TX1,10533,283 156,323 — 38,194 33,283 194,517 227,800 (57,248)170,552 2012-2024
Savannah/Hilton Head, SC1,02439,705 159,644 — 27,652 39,705 187,296 227,001 (51,542)175,459 2013-2025
Seattle, WA1,07287,111 251,342 — 41,656 87,111 292,998 380,109 (64,642)315,467 2012-2025
Tampa, FL3,057127,686 540,458 — 116,951 127,686 657,409 785,095 (157,474)627,621 2012-2025
Tucson, AZ86131,867 164,521 — 53,293 31,867 217,814 249,681 (33,130)216,551 2011-2025
Winston Salem, NC82720,967 102,259 — 21,339 20,967 123,598 144,565 (44,723)99,842 2013-2022
Total single-family properties in operation60,3372,406,467 9,702,352 — 2,269,609 2,406,467 11,971,961 14,378,428 (3,366,795)11,011,633 2011-2025
Single-family properties under development & development land— 400,460 — 680,134 152,992 1,080,594 152,992 1,233,586 — 1,233,586 
Single-family properties and land held for sale1,14253,252 149,238 40,044 44,219 93,296 193,457 286,753 (60,892)225,861 2011-2025
Total real estate assets61,479$2,860,179 $9,851,590 $720,178 $2,466,820 $3,580,357 $12,318,410 $15,898,767 $(3,427,687)$12,471,080 2011-2025
(1)The unaudited aggregate cost of consolidated real estate in the table above for federal income tax purposes was $15.8 billion as of December 31, 2025.
(2)There were no encumbrances on any of our real estate assets as of December 31, 2025.
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Schedule III—Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation as of December 31, 2025 (continued)

Change in Total Real Estate Assets for Single-Family Properties in Operation
 For the Years Ended December 31,
(Amounts in thousands)202520242023
Balance, beginning of period$13,929,467 $12,885,689 $12,325,124 
Development, acquisitions and building improvements971,712 1,495,474 871,828 
Dispositions(408,553)(416,933)(313,029)
Write-offs(38,645)(34,302)(37,446)
Impairment(11,991)(9,163)(1,908)
Reclassifications to single-family properties and land held for sale, net of dispositions(63,562)8,702 41,120 
Balance, end of period$14,378,428 $13,929,467 $12,885,689 

Change in Accumulated Depreciation for Single-Family Properties in Operation
 For the Years Ended December 31,
(Amounts in thousands)202520242023
Balance, beginning of period$(3,048,868)$(2,719,970)$(2,386,452)
Depreciation (1)
(477,767)(454,159)(436,143)
Dispositions100,602 90,141 68,389 
Write-offs38,645 34,302 37,446 
Reclassifications to single-family properties and land held for sale, net of dispositions20,593 818 (3,210)
Balance, end of period$(3,366,795)$(3,048,868)$(2,719,970)
(1)Depreciation of buildings and improvements is computed on a straight-line basis over estimated useful lives ranging from three to thirty years.
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Cybersecurity Risk Management, Strategy, and Governance [Line Items]  
Cybersecurity Risk Management Processes for Assessing, Identifying, and Managing Threats [Text Block]
We believe that having a strong cybersecurity program, including robust risk management and oversight procedures, is critical to our business success. Our cybersecurity program includes written policies and standards that follow the guidance of well-recognized industry cybersecurity frameworks.

Management and Board Oversight

We have a dedicated cybersecurity team led by our Vice President of Information Security (“CISO”), who reports on cybersecurity directly to our Chief Technology Officer (“CTO”), who reports to our Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”). Our CISO has significant experience in cybersecurity and IT compliance, is a member of InfraGard, a national non-profit organization serving as a public-partnership between U.S. businesses and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and is a member of the Cal Poly Pomona Cyber Security Advisory Council. He has also obtained the following certifications: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), and Certified Chief Information Security Professional (CCISO). Our CTO has over two decades of experience in establishing, administering, and enhancing effective cybersecurity programs for multiple publicly-traded companies. Our CTO and CISO conduct quarterly cybersecurity reviews for our Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”), CFO, and Chief Legal Officer (“CLO”).

In the event of an incident which jeopardizes the confidentiality, integrity, or availability of the information technology systems we use, including systems provided by third party service providers, we utilize a regularly updated incident response plan that was developed taking into account a recognized third-party cybersecurity framework. Pursuant to that plan and its escalation protocols, designated personnel are responsible for assessing the severity of the incident and associated threat, containing the threat, remediating the threat, including recovery of data and access to systems, analyzing the reporting and disclosure obligations associated with the incident, and performing post-incident analysis and program improvements. While the particular personnel assigned to an incident response team will depend on the particular facts and circumstances, the team is generally led by the CISO or another member of the dedicated cybersecurity team, and will include other information technology and legal personnel. The incident response team regularly
reports to senior management, including the CEO, CFO, COO and CLO in the event of a potentially significant cybersecurity incident. The CISO or another member of the incident response team also reports to the Company’s Disclosure Committee, which makes determinations regarding SEC reporting obligations related to the cybersecurity incident and consists of senior officers in the operations, finance, and legal functions. The Disclosure Committee also consults with the chair of the Audit Committee of the board of trustees in making determinations regarding applicable SEC reporting requirements.

The board of trustees considers cybersecurity as part of its broader consideration of business strategy and enterprise risk management. Our board of trustees has delegated to the Audit Committee the responsibility of overseeing the Company’s risk management program, including the cybersecurity program. The Audit Committee, which consists solely of independent trustees and whose chair has information security experience, receives quarterly updates with respect to the cybersecurity program. As part of its oversight, the Audit Committee may, for example, receive updates regarding assessments of our alignment with certain industry cybersecurity frameworks, our cybersecurity insurance coverage, cybersecurity-related internal controls, cybersecurity training provided to company personnel, results of penetration testing, and revisions to the incident response plan and business continuity plan. The Audit Committee provides regular briefings to the full board of trustees with respect to the Company’s cybersecurity program. Additionally, we provide an annual update on the cybersecurity program to the full board of trustees, which has included our CTO, VP of Information Security and third-party cybersecurity experts in recent years.

As part of our board refreshment efforts in recent years we have focused on adding trustees with cybersecurity risk management experience. Currently four members of our board of trustees have information security experience.

Processes for Assessing, Identifying and Managing Material Risks from Cybersecurity Threats

Our cybersecurity program has four components: (1) prevention and preparation, (2) detection and analysis, (3) containment, eradication, recovery, and reporting, and (4) post-incident analysis and program enhancements.

Prevention and Preparation

We undertake regular internal and external security audits and vulnerability assessments to reduce the risk of a cybersecurity incident and we implement business continuity, contingency and recovery plans to mitigate the impact of an incident. As part of these efforts, we engage a third-party to conduct an external review of our vulnerabilities at least annually. We continue to strengthen our authentication mechanisms including broad adoption of multi-factor authentication and geolocation-based blocking. To support our preparedness, we perform a tabletop exercise at least once a year to test our incident response procedures.

We recognize that threat actors frequently target employees to gain unauthorized access to information systems. Therefore, a key element of our prevention efforts is training employees on our data privacy and cyber security procedures. For example, new hires receive mandatory privacy and information security training. In addition, current employees must complete mandatory annual cybersecurity and data trainings, which are supplemented by regular phishing and other cyber-related awareness activities that we conduct throughout the year.

We also recognize that third-parties that provide information systems we use can be subject to cybersecurity incidents that could impact us. To mitigate third party risk, we maintain a Vendor Integrity Code, which is designed to require our third-party vendors to comply with our requirements for maintenance of passwords, as well as other confidentiality, security, and privacy procedures. Third-party IT vendors determined to present a higher risk are also subject to additional diligence such as questionnaires, inquiries, and review of System and Organization Controls (SOC) 1 and 2 reports, when relevant.

We recognize the risks that come with the use of AI technologies in our cybersecurity operations. We have adopted a governance framework that requires proposed AI technologies to undergo a risk evaluation, assessing risks such as potential bias, privacy implications, and business impact, before deployment within the business. This evaluation is conducted using defined criteria, including regulatory compliance and impact on business operations, and is performed by a cross-functional committee consisting of representatives from our business, legal, IT and cybersecurity teams. Use cases that are approved for deployment are inventoried and periodically reviewed.

Detection and Analysis

We have implemented controls aligned with industry guidelines and applicable statutes and regulations to identify threats, detect attacks and protect the integrity of our information assets. Our cybersecurity team, with the assistance of an outside cybersecurity firm, continuously monitors for threats to keep our systems secure. Cybersecurity incidents may also be detected through a variety of means, which may include, but are not limited to, employee notification to our IT service center, notification from external parties (e.g., customers, vendors, or service providers), and automated event-detection notifications. Once a potential cybersecurity incident is identified, including a third-party cybersecurity event, the incident response team designated pursuant to the incident response plan
follows the procedures set forth in the plan to investigate the potential incident, including classifying the nature and severity of the event. Potentially significant cybersecurity incidents are escalated to the Disclosure Committee, which makes determinations regarding SEC reporting obligations related to the cybersecurity incident.

Containment, Eradication, Recovery, and Reporting

The incident response team executes our incident response plan to respond to the cybersecurity incident and coordinate resources and communication protocols.

The incident response team also directs and coordinates eradication and recovery efforts. Eradication and recovery activities depend on the nature of the cybersecurity incident and may include rebuilding systems and/or hosts, replacing compromised files with clean versions or validation of files or data that may have been affected. We have also retained an outside cybersecurity firm which would assist with containment, eradication, and recovery efforts, as needed.

Further, the Company also maintains cyber risk insurance to provide some coverage for certain risks arising out of data and network breaches, and the Audit Committee annually reviews such coverage.

The Company’s incident response plan provides clear communication protocols, including with respect to members of senior management, which may include, depending on the incident’s classification and other circumstances, the CEO, CFO, COO and CLO, the Audit Committee, the Disclosure Committee, and internal and external counsel. In addition, the incident response plan considers communications and reporting to tenants, regulators and law enforcement.

Post-Incident Activity

After recovery, the Company performs a review of the incident to identify potential enhancements to the cybersecurity program that can mitigate the risk or severity of future incidents. The results of these reviews are shared with management and the Audit Committee.

Cybersecurity Risks

As of December 31, 2025, we have not had any known instances of material cybersecurity incidents, including third-party incidents, during any of the prior three fiscal years. However, there can be no assurance that our security efforts and measures will be effective or that attempted security incidents or disruptions would not be successful or damaging. In addition, although the Company maintains cyber risk insurance to provide some coverage for certain risks arising out of data and network breaches, there can be no assurance that our cyber risk insurance coverage will be sufficient in the event of a cyber-attack. See Part I, “Item 1A. Risk Factors—Risks Related to our Business—If our confidential information is compromised or corrupted, including as a result of a cybersecurity incident, our business operations and reputation could be damaged, which could adversely affect our financial condition and operating results.”
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We believe that having a strong cybersecurity program, including robust risk management and oversight procedures, is critical to our business success. Our cybersecurity program includes written policies and standards that follow the guidance of well-recognized industry cybersecurity frameworks.
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Management and Board Oversight

We have a dedicated cybersecurity team led by our Vice President of Information Security (“CISO”), who reports on cybersecurity directly to our Chief Technology Officer (“CTO”), who reports to our Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”). Our CISO has significant experience in cybersecurity and IT compliance, is a member of InfraGard, a national non-profit organization serving as a public-partnership between U.S. businesses and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and is a member of the Cal Poly Pomona Cyber Security Advisory Council. He has also obtained the following certifications: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), and Certified Chief Information Security Professional (CCISO). Our CTO has over two decades of experience in establishing, administering, and enhancing effective cybersecurity programs for multiple publicly-traded companies. Our CTO and CISO conduct quarterly cybersecurity reviews for our Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”), CFO, and Chief Legal Officer (“CLO”).

In the event of an incident which jeopardizes the confidentiality, integrity, or availability of the information technology systems we use, including systems provided by third party service providers, we utilize a regularly updated incident response plan that was developed taking into account a recognized third-party cybersecurity framework. Pursuant to that plan and its escalation protocols, designated personnel are responsible for assessing the severity of the incident and associated threat, containing the threat, remediating the threat, including recovery of data and access to systems, analyzing the reporting and disclosure obligations associated with the incident, and performing post-incident analysis and program improvements. While the particular personnel assigned to an incident response team will depend on the particular facts and circumstances, the team is generally led by the CISO or another member of the dedicated cybersecurity team, and will include other information technology and legal personnel. The incident response team regularly
reports to senior management, including the CEO, CFO, COO and CLO in the event of a potentially significant cybersecurity incident. The CISO or another member of the incident response team also reports to the Company’s Disclosure Committee, which makes determinations regarding SEC reporting obligations related to the cybersecurity incident and consists of senior officers in the operations, finance, and legal functions. The Disclosure Committee also consults with the chair of the Audit Committee of the board of trustees in making determinations regarding applicable SEC reporting requirements.

The board of trustees considers cybersecurity as part of its broader consideration of business strategy and enterprise risk management. Our board of trustees has delegated to the Audit Committee the responsibility of overseeing the Company’s risk management program, including the cybersecurity program. The Audit Committee, which consists solely of independent trustees and whose chair has information security experience, receives quarterly updates with respect to the cybersecurity program. As part of its oversight, the Audit Committee may, for example, receive updates regarding assessments of our alignment with certain industry cybersecurity frameworks, our cybersecurity insurance coverage, cybersecurity-related internal controls, cybersecurity training provided to company personnel, results of penetration testing, and revisions to the incident response plan and business continuity plan. The Audit Committee provides regular briefings to the full board of trustees with respect to the Company’s cybersecurity program. Additionally, we provide an annual update on the cybersecurity program to the full board of trustees, which has included our CTO, VP of Information Security and third-party cybersecurity experts in recent years.

As part of our board refreshment efforts in recent years we have focused on adding trustees with cybersecurity risk management experience. Currently four members of our board of trustees have information security experience.

Processes for Assessing, Identifying and Managing Material Risks from Cybersecurity Threats

Our cybersecurity program has four components: (1) prevention and preparation, (2) detection and analysis, (3) containment, eradication, recovery, and reporting, and (4) post-incident analysis and program enhancements.
Cybersecurity Risk Board Committee or Subcommittee Responsible for Oversight [Text Block]
We have a dedicated cybersecurity team led by our Vice President of Information Security (“CISO”), who reports on cybersecurity directly to our Chief Technology Officer (“CTO”), who reports to our Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”). Our CISO has significant experience in cybersecurity and IT compliance, is a member of InfraGard, a national non-profit organization serving as a public-partnership between U.S. businesses and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and is a member of the Cal Poly Pomona Cyber Security Advisory Council. He has also obtained the following certifications: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), and Certified Chief Information Security Professional (CCISO). Our CTO has over two decades of experience in establishing, administering, and enhancing effective cybersecurity programs for multiple publicly-traded companies. Our CTO and CISO conduct quarterly cybersecurity reviews for our Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”), CFO, and Chief Legal Officer (“CLO”).
Cybersecurity Risk Process for Informing Board Committee or Subcommittee Responsible for Oversight [Text Block]
We have a dedicated cybersecurity team led by our Vice President of Information Security (“CISO”), who reports on cybersecurity directly to our Chief Technology Officer (“CTO”), who reports to our Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”). Our CISO has significant experience in cybersecurity and IT compliance, is a member of InfraGard, a national non-profit organization serving as a public-partnership between U.S. businesses and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and is a member of the Cal Poly Pomona Cyber Security Advisory Council. He has also obtained the following certifications: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), and Certified Chief Information Security Professional (CCISO). Our CTO has over two decades of experience in establishing, administering, and enhancing effective cybersecurity programs for multiple publicly-traded companies. Our CTO and CISO conduct quarterly cybersecurity reviews for our Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”), CFO, and Chief Legal Officer (“CLO”).

In the event of an incident which jeopardizes the confidentiality, integrity, or availability of the information technology systems we use, including systems provided by third party service providers, we utilize a regularly updated incident response plan that was developed taking into account a recognized third-party cybersecurity framework. Pursuant to that plan and its escalation protocols, designated personnel are responsible for assessing the severity of the incident and associated threat, containing the threat, remediating the threat, including recovery of data and access to systems, analyzing the reporting and disclosure obligations associated with the incident, and performing post-incident analysis and program improvements. While the particular personnel assigned to an incident response team will depend on the particular facts and circumstances, the team is generally led by the CISO or another member of the dedicated cybersecurity team, and will include other information technology and legal personnel. The incident response team regularly
reports to senior management, including the CEO, CFO, COO and CLO in the event of a potentially significant cybersecurity incident. The CISO or another member of the incident response team also reports to the Company’s Disclosure Committee, which makes determinations regarding SEC reporting obligations related to the cybersecurity incident and consists of senior officers in the operations, finance, and legal functions. The Disclosure Committee also consults with the chair of the Audit Committee of the board of trustees in making determinations regarding applicable SEC reporting requirements.
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Cybersecurity Risk Management Expertise of Management Responsible [Text Block] our Vice President of Information Security (“CISO”), who reports on cybersecurity directly to our Chief Technology Officer (“CTO”), who reports to our Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”). Our CISO has significant experience in cybersecurity and IT compliance, is a member of InfraGard, a national non-profit organization serving as a public-partnership between U.S. businesses and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and is a member of the Cal Poly Pomona Cyber Security Advisory Council.
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Basis of Presentation
Basis of Presentation

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) and in conjunction with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Any references in this report to the number of properties is outside the scope of our independent registered public accounting firm’s audit of our financial statements, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board. In the opinion of management, all adjustments of a normal and recurring nature necessary for a fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements have been made.

In Note 4. Rent and Other Receivables, the Company reclassified certain immaterial tenant charge-backs from variable lease payments to fixed lease payments for the year ended December 31, 2023, and certain immaterial fees from single-family properties from variable lease payments to fixed lease payments for the year ended December 31, 2023 to conform with the current year presentation. Additionally, in Note 5. Escrow Deposits, Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets, certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform with the current year presentation.
Principles of Consolidation
Principles of Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements present the accounts of both (i) the Company, which include AMH, the Operating Partnership and their consolidated subsidiaries, and (ii) the Operating Partnership, which include the Operating Partnership and its consolidated subsidiaries. Intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.

The Company consolidates real estate partnerships and other entities that are not variable interest entities (“VIEs”) in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 810, Consolidation (“ASC 810”), when it owns, directly or indirectly, a majority interest in the entity or is otherwise able to control the entity. Entities that are not VIEs and for which the Company owns an interest and has
the ability to exercise significant influence but does not control are accounted for under the equity method of accounting. See Investments in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures below for a further discussion of our investments in unconsolidated joint ventures. The Company consolidates VIEs in accordance with ASC 810 if it is the primary beneficiary of the VIE as determined by its power to direct the VIE’s activities and the obligation to absorb its losses or the right to receive its benefits, which are potentially significant to the VIE.

The Company has entered into real estate exchange transactions in accordance with Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), in order to defer taxable gains on the exchange of like-kind property (“1031 Exchange”). Our 1031 Exchange transactions are facilitated by a qualified intermediary (the “QI”), which holds the proceeds from the Company’s disposition of real properties until such transactions are complete. The QI established a special purpose entity, which was determined to be a VIE (the “QI VIE”), to hold the disposition proceeds in an escrow account and the QI VIE must use the proceeds to acquire replacement real property for the Company in a manner consistent with the requirements of Section 1031 of the Code. To the extent the proceeds are not used to acquire replacement real property, the QI VIE pays the proceeds to the Company. The Company is the primary beneficiary of the QI VIE as it retains essentially all economic benefits related to the QI VIE and directs the activities that most significantly impact the QI VIE’s economic performance and therefore the QI VIE and the related disposition proceeds are consolidated within the consolidated financial statements. Our 1031 Exchange transactions also are facilitated by an exchange accommodation titleholder (the “EAT”), which holds the replacement property for the 1031 Exchange until such transactions are complete. The EAT established a special purpose entity, which was determined to be a VIE (the “EAT VIE”), to hold the replacement property and the EAT VIE must transfer the replacement property to the Company in a manner consistent with the requirements of Section 1031 of the Code. The Company is the primary beneficiary of the EAT VIE as it retains essentially all economic benefits related to the EAT VIE and directs the activities that most significantly impact the EAT VIE’s economic performance and therefore the EAT VIE and the related replacement property is consolidated within the consolidated financial statements.

The Company also holds investments in proptech venture capital funds and deposits with land banking entities that we determined are VIEs. As the Company does not control the activities that most significantly impact the economic performance of these entities, the Company was deemed not to be the primary beneficiary and therefore did not consolidate the entities. See Investments in Venture Capital Funds and Land Option Contracts below for further discussion.
Use of Estimates
Use of Estimates

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Income Taxes
Income Taxes

AMH has elected to be taxed as a REIT for U.S. federal income tax purposes under Sections 856 to 860 of the Code, commencing with our taxable year ended December 31, 2012. We believe that we have operated, and continue to operate, in such a manner as to satisfy the requirements for qualification as a REIT. Provided that we qualify as a REIT and our distributions to our shareholders equal or exceed our REIT taxable income (determined without regard to the deduction for dividends paid and including any net capital gains), we generally will not be subject to U.S. federal income tax.

Qualification and taxation as a REIT depend upon our ability to meet the various qualification tests imposed under the Code, including tests related to the percentage of income that we earn from specified sources and the percentage of our earnings that we distribute to our shareholders. Accordingly, no assurance can be given that we will continue to be organized or be able to operate in a manner so as to remain qualified as a REIT. If we fail to qualify as a REIT in any taxable year and do not qualify for certain statutory relief provisions, we would be subject to U.S. federal income tax and state income tax on our taxable income at regular corporate tax rates, and we would likely be precluded from qualifying for treatment as a REIT until the fifth calendar year following the year in which we fail to qualify.

Even if we qualify as a REIT, we may be subject to certain state or local income and capital taxes and U.S. federal income and excise taxes on our undistributed REIT taxable income, if any. Certain of our subsidiaries are subject to taxation by U.S. federal, state and local authorities for the periods presented. We made joint elections to treat certain subsidiaries as taxable REIT subsidiaries which are subject to U.S. federal, state and local taxes on their income at regular corporate rates. The tax years from 2021 to present generally remain open to examination by the taxing jurisdictions to which the Company is subject.

We believe that our Operating Partnership is properly treated as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes. As a partnership, the Operating Partnership is not subject to U.S. federal income tax on our income. Instead, each of the Operating Partnership’s
partners, including AMH, is allocated, and may be required to pay tax with respect to, its share of the Operating Partnership’s income. As such, no provision for U.S. federal income taxes has been included for the Operating Partnership.

ASC 740-10, Income Taxes, requires recognition of deferred tax assets for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been included in the financial statements or tax returns. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the differences between the financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. We recognize tax benefits of uncertain tax positions only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained, based solely on its technical merits, with the taxing authority having full knowledge of all relevant information. The measurement of a tax benefit for an uncertain tax position that meets the more likely than not threshold is based on a cumulative probability model under which the largest amount of tax benefit recognized is the amount with a greater than 50% likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement with the taxing authority having full knowledge of all the relevant information. As of December 31, 2025, there were no deferred tax assets and liabilities or unrecognized tax benefits recorded by the Company. We do not anticipate a significant change in unrecognized tax benefits within the next 12 months.
As a REIT, we generally are required to distribute annually to our shareholders at least 90% of our REIT taxable income (determined without regard to the deduction for dividends paid and any net capital gains) and to pay tax at regular corporate rates to the extent that we annually distribute less than 100% of our REIT taxable income (determined without regard to the deduction for dividends paid and including any net capital gains). The Operating Partnership funds the payment of distributions.
Investments in Real Estate
Investments in Real Estate

Purchases of single-family properties are treated as asset acquisitions and, as such, are recorded at their purchase price, including acquisition costs, which is allocated to land and building based upon their relative fair values at the date of acquisition. Fair value is determined in accordance with ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, and is primarily based on unobservable data inputs. In making estimates of fair values for purposes of allocating the total purchase price to individual homes in a portfolio acquisition and allocating the individual purchase price of a home to the acquired components, the Company utilizes its own market knowledge obtained from historical transactions, its internal construction program (the “AMH Development Program”) and published market data. In this regard, the Company also utilizes information obtained from county tax assessment records to assist in the determination of the fair value of the land and building. Typically, we allocate between 10% to 30% of the purchase price of properties to land. For the year ended December 31, 2025, the Company purchased 84 single-family properties treated as asset acquisitions for accounting purposes for a total purchase price of $23.6 million, net of holding costs, which was included in cash paid for single-family properties within the consolidated statement of cash flows.

The nature of our business requires that in certain circumstances we acquire single-family properties subject to existing liens. Liens that we expect to be extinguished in cash are estimated and accrued for on the date of acquisition and recorded as a cost of the property.
We incur costs to prepare properties acquired through our traditional acquisition channels for rental. These costs, along with related holding costs, are capitalized to the cost of the property during the period the property is undergoing activities to prepare it for its intended use. We capitalize interest costs as a cost of the property only during the period for which activities necessary to prepare an asset for its intended use are ongoing, provided that expenditures for the asset have been made and interest costs have been incurred. Upon completion of the renovation of our properties, all costs of operations, including repairs and maintenance, are expensed as incurred.
Single-Family Properties Under Development and Development Land
Single-Family Properties Under Development and Development Land

Land and construction in progress for our AMH Development Program are presented separately in single-family properties under development and development land within the consolidated balance sheets. Our capitalization policy on development properties follows the guidance in ASC 835-20, Capitalization of Interest, and ASC 970, Real Estate-General. Costs directly related to the development of properties are capitalized and the costs of land and buildings under development include specifically identifiable costs. We also capitalize interest, real estate taxes, insurance, utilities, and payroll costs for land and construction in progress under active development once the applicable GAAP criteria have been met.
Single-Family Properties and Land Held for Sale
Single-Family Properties and Land Held for Sale

Single-family properties and land lots are classified as held for sale when they meet the applicable GAAP criteria in accordance with ASC 360-10, Property, Plant, and Equipment—Overall, including, but not limited to, the availability of the property for immediate sale in its present condition, the existence of an active program to locate a buyer and the probable sale of the property within one year. Single-family properties and land lots classified as held for sale are reported at the lower of their carrying value or estimated fair value
less costs to sell, and are presented separately in single-family properties and land held for sale, net within the consolidated balance sheets. As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Company had 1,142 and 805 single-family properties, respectively, classified as held for sale, and recorded $34.4 million, $9.2 million and $1.9 million of impairment on single-family properties and land held for sale for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively, which is included in gain on sale and impairment of single-family properties and other, net within the consolidated statements of operations. See Note 12. Fair Value for details on nonrecurring fair value measurements and impairment of single-family properties and land upon classification as held for sale. The results of operations of properties that have either been sold or classified as held for sale, if due to a strategic shift that has (or will have) a major effect on our operations or financial results, are reported in the consolidated statements of operations as discontinued operations for both current and prior periods presented through the date of the applicable disposition in accordance with ASC 205-20, Presentation of Financial Statements—Discontinued Operations.
Impairment of Long-lived Assets
Impairment of Long-lived Assets
We evaluate our long-lived assets for impairment periodically or whenever events or circumstances indicate that their carrying amount may not be recoverable. Significant indicators of impairment may include, but are not limited to, sustained losses, declines in home values, rental rates and occupancy percentages, as well as significant changes in the economy. If an impairment indicator exists, we compare the expected future undiscounted cash flows against the net carrying amount. If the sum of the estimated undiscounted cash flows is less than the net carrying amount, we record an impairment loss for the difference between the estimated fair value of the individual property and the carrying amount of the property at that date.
Land Option Contracts
Land Option Contracts

We may enter into land option contracts to acquire the right to purchase land for our AMH Development Program. Under these contracts, we typically make a specified option payment or deposit in consideration for the right to purchase land in the future, usually at a predetermined price. We analyze these land option contracts under the variable interest model to determine whether the land seller is a VIE and, if so, whether we are the primary beneficiary. Although the Company does not have legal title to the underlying land, we may be required to consolidate the related VIE if we are deemed to be the primary beneficiary. Deposits with land banking entities determined to be VIEs but not consolidated because we are not the primary beneficiary are at held at cost and included in escrow deposits, prepaid expenses and other assets within the consolidated balance sheets. As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, the carrying value of these deposits and the Company’s maximum exposure to loss was zero and $6.9 million, respectively.

We also consider whether the land option contracts should be accounted for as financing arrangements when the land banking entity is not consolidated under the variable interest model, as may be required if the land banking entity or other third-party acquires specific land parcels directly from us, on our behalf or at our direction or where we make improvements to the underlying land during the option period. During the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company entered into land option agreements whereby it sold land to a third party with an option to repurchase finished lots on a predetermined schedule. Because of our options to repurchase the finished lots, in accordance with ASC 606-10-55-70, we accounted for these transactions as financing arrangements rather than a sale. Consolidated land not owned is included in escrow deposits, prepaid expenses and other assets and the liability for consolidated land not owned, which represents proceeds received from the third party net of our deposits on the optioned land, is included in accounts payable and accrued expenses in the consolidated balance sheets (see Note 5. Escrow Deposits, Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets and Note 8. Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses). Improvements made to the land under the related development agreements prior to exercising the options to repurchase the finished lots are capitalized to consolidated land not owned and reimbursement proceeds from the land banking entity are accreted to liability for consolidated land not owned in the consolidated balance sheets. If the option to repurchase finished lots is exercised, the Company reclassifies the associated consolidated land not owned to single-family properties and reduces its liability for consolidated land not owned accordingly.
Commercial Office Leases
Commercial Office Leases

We lease commercial office space from third parties for use in our corporate and property management operations. Commercial office leases are accounted for as operating leases in accordance with ASC 842, Leases, which requires us to recognize right-of-use assets and lease liabilities within the consolidated balance sheets for the rights and obligations created from these leases. Operating lease right-of-use assets and lease liabilities are recognized based on the present value of future minimum lease payments over the expected lease term at commencement date. As the implicit rate is generally not determinable, the right-of-use assets and lease liabilities are measured using our incremental borrowing rate based on the estimated rate of interest for collateralized borrowing over a similar term of the lease payments at commencement date. The expected lease terms include options to extend or terminate the lease when it is
reasonably certain that we will exercise such options. Lease expense for operating leases is recognized on a straight-line basis over the expected lease term in general and administrative expense within the consolidated statements of operations.
We elected the short-term lease measurement and recognition exemption and do not establish right-of-use assets or lease liabilities for operating leases with terms of twelve months or less. We also elected the practical expedient allowing us to avoid separating non-lease components from the associated lease component for our commercial office leases. The right-of-use assets and lease liabilities are presented in escrow deposits, prepaid expenses and other assets and accounts payable and accrued expenses, respectively, within the consolidated balance sheets.
Depreciation and Amortization
Depreciation and Amortization

Depreciation is computed on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of buildings, improvements and other assets. Buildings are depreciated over 30 years and improvements and other assets are depreciated over their estimated economic useful lives, generally three to 30 years.
Intangible Assets
Intangible Assets
Finite-lived intangible assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated economic lives. The Company reviews finite-lived intangible assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. If the sum of the estimated future cash flows expected to result from the use and eventual disposition of an asset is less than its net book value, an impairment loss is recognized. Measurement of an impairment loss is based on the fair value of an asset.
Goodwill
Goodwill
Goodwill represents the fair value in excess of the tangible and separately identifiable intangible assets that were acquired in connection with the internalization of the Company’s management function in June 2013, including all administrative, financial, property management, marketing and leasing personnel, including executive management. Goodwill has an indefinite life and is therefore not amortized. The Company analyzes goodwill for impairment on an annual basis pursuant to ASC 350, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other, which permits us to assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of the reporting unit is less than the carrying amount as a basis to determine whether an impairment test is necessary. This qualitative assessment requires judgment to be applied in evaluating the effects of multiple factors, including macroeconomic conditions, industry and market conditions, cost factors, overall financial performance, other relevant entity-specific events, events affecting the reporting unit, and whether or not there has been a sustained decrease in the Company’s stock price. We also have the option to bypass the qualitative assessment for any reporting unit in any period and proceed directly to performing the goodwill impairment test. The impairment test compares the fair value of the reporting unit with its carrying amount. If the carrying amount exceeds the fair value, the impairment loss is determined as the excess of the carrying amount of the goodwill reporting unit over the fair value of that goodwill, not to exceed the carrying amount. Impairment charges, if any, are recognized in operating results.
Deferred Financing Costs
Deferred Financing Costs

Financing costs related to the origination of the Company’s debt instruments are deferred and amortized as interest expense under the effective interest method over the contractual term of the applicable financing. Financing costs related to the origination of the Company’s revolving credit facility are presented net of accumulated amortization and included in escrow deposits, prepaid expenses and other assets within the consolidated balance sheets. Financing costs related to the origination of the Company’s unsecured senior notes and asset-backed securitizations are presented net of accumulated amortization and are netted against the related debt instrument under liabilities within the consolidated balance sheets.
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash

We consider all demand deposits, cashier’s checks, money market accounts and certificates of deposit with a maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. We maintain our cash and cash equivalents and escrow deposits at financial institutions. The combined account balances typically exceed the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation insurance coverage, and, as a result, there is a concentration of credit risk related to amounts on deposit. We believe that the risk is not significant.
Restricted cash primarily consists of funds held related to resident security deposits, cash reserves in accordance with certain loan agreements, funds held in the custody of our transfer agent for the payment of distributions and certain funds held for the purpose of facilitating 1031 Exchange transactions when proceeds are held prior to the completion of transactions. Funds held related to resident security deposits are restricted during the term of the related lease agreement, which is generally one year. Cash reserved in connection with lender requirements is restricted during the term of the related debt instrument. During the year ended December 31, 2025, we paid off the final asset-backed securitizations (see Note 7. Debt) and therefore as of December 31, 2025, there was no restricted cash related to loan agreements or securitizations.
Escrow Deposits
Escrow Deposits

Escrow deposits include refundable and non-refundable cash earnest money deposits for the purchase of properties and deposits related to land option contracts (see Land Option Contracts above). In addition, escrow deposits include amounts paid for single-family properties in certain states which require a judicial order when the risks and rewards of ownership of the property are transferred and the purchase is finalized.
Investments in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures and Investments in Venture Capital Funds
Investments in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures

Investments in unconsolidated joint ventures are recorded initially at cost, and subsequently adjusted for equity in earnings and cash contributions and distributions. Under the equity method of accounting, our net equity investment is included in investments in unconsolidated joint ventures within the consolidated balance sheets, and our share of net income or loss from the joint ventures is included within other income and expense, net in the consolidated statements of operations. Our recognition of joint venture income or loss is generally based on ownership percentages, which may change upon the achievement of certain investment return thresholds. The ultimate realization of the investment in unconsolidated joint ventures is dependent on a number of factors, including the performance of each investment and market conditions. We classify distributions received from our unconsolidated joint ventures using the “cumulative earnings” approach, under which distributions up to the amount of cumulative equity in earnings recognized will be classified as cash inflows from operating activities, and those in excess of that amount will be classified as cash inflows from investing activities in our consolidated statements of cash flows.

Our investments in unconsolidated joint ventures are reviewed for impairment periodically and we will record an impairment charge when events or circumstances change indicating that a decline in the fair values below the carrying values has occurred and such decline is other-than-temporary.

Investments in Venture Capital Funds
Investments in proptech venture capital funds are accounted for under the equity method of accounting and included in escrow deposits, prepaid expenses and other assets within the consolidated balance sheets. We record our proportionate shares of net income or loss resulting from these investments within other income and expense, net in the consolidated statements of operations. As discussed in Principles of Consolidation above, we determined the venture capital funds to be VIEs for which we are not the primary beneficiary.
Investments in Equity Securities
Investments in Equity Securities
Our investments in equity securities, which are included in escrow deposits, prepaid expenses and other assets within the consolidated balance sheets, do not have readily determinable fair values. The Company elected the measurement alternative for its investments in these equity securities and measures these investments at cost less impairment, if any, and adjusted for changes resulting from observable price changes for identical or similar investments in the same issuer.
Revenue and Expense Recognition and Leasing Costs
Revenue and Expense Recognition

We lease single-family properties that we own directly to tenants who occupy the properties under operating leases, generally, with a term of one year. In accordance with ASC 842, Leases, the Company classifies our single-family property leases as operating leases and elects to not separate the lease component, comprised of rents from single-family properties, from the associated non-lease component, comprised of fees from single-family properties and tenant charge-backs. The combined component is accounted for under ASC 842, while certain tenant charge-backs are accounted for as variable payments under ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. Rental revenue, net of any concessions, is recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease, which is not materially different than if it were recorded when due from tenants and recognized monthly as it is earned. Tenant charge-backs, which are primarily related to cost recoveries on utilities, are recognized as revenue on a gross basis in the period during which the expenses are incurred.

We accrue for property taxes and homeowners’ association (“HOA”) assessments based on amounts billed, and, in some circumstances, estimates and historical trends when bills or assessments are not available. The actual assessment may differ from the estimates, resulting in a change in estimate in a subsequent period.

Gains or losses on sales of properties and upon contributions to our unconsolidated joint ventures are recognized pursuant to the provisions included in ASC 610-20, Other Income. Under ASC 610-20, we must first determine whether the transaction is a sale to a customer or non-customer. We typically sell properties on a selective basis and not within the ordinary course of our operating business and therefore expect that our sale transactions will not be contracts with customers. We next determine whether we have a controlling financial interest in the property after the sale, consistent with the consolidation model in ASC 810, Consolidation. If we determine that we do not have a controlling financial interest in the real estate, we evaluate whether a contract exists under ASC 606 and whether the buyer has obtained control of the asset that was sold. We recognize a full gain or loss on sale, which is presented in gain on sale and impairment of single-family properties and other, net within the consolidated statements of operations, when the derecognition criteria under ASC 610-20 have been met.

Leasing Costs

Our leasing costs are accounted for under the provisions of ASC 842, Leases. Direct costs incurred due to the execution of a lease are initially capitalized and then amortized over the term of the lease, which is generally one year.
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses

Accounts payable and accrued expenses consists primarily of trade payables, accrued interest, distribution payables, resident security deposits, prepaid rent, construction and maintenance liabilities, HOA fees, operating lease liabilities and property tax accruals as of the end of the respective period presented. It also consists of liabilities for consolidated land not owned (see Land Option Contracts above) and contingent loss accruals, if any, when such losses are both probable and estimable. When it is reasonably possible that a significant contingent loss has occurred, we disclose the nature of the potential loss and, if estimable, a range of exposure.
Share-Based Compensation
Share-Based Compensation

Our 2012 Equity Incentive Plan and 2021 Equity Incentive Plan (collectively, the “Plans”), and our 2021 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (the “2021 ESPP”), are accounted for under the provisions of ASC 718, Compensation—Stock Compensation. Noncash share-based compensation costs related to options to purchase our Class A common shares, restricted share units (“RSUs”) and performance-based restricted share units (“PSUs”) issued to members of the Company’s board of trustees and employees is based on the fair value of the options, RSUs and PSUs on the grant date and generally amortized over the service period. At the time of grant, the Company takes into consideration the timing of the equity award and evaluates for conditions that could result in the award to be considered spring-loaded, in which case the fair value would be adjusted. During the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, the Company did not grant equity awards that would be considered spring-loaded. Forfeitures are recognized as they occur.

The Plans allow for continued release of awards based on the original vesting schedule, rather than forfeiture, of unvested share-based grants upon termination of service for employees who meet certain retirement eligibility criteria, including age and years of service. Retirement eligible employees must also provide a notice of intent to retire at least six months prior to retirement date and the Human Capital and Compensation Committee (the “HCC Committee”) must approve the continued release of awards. As a result of the six month notice requirement, compensation cost is recognized over six months from the grant date to the extent an employee is retirement eligible on the grant date and compensation cost is accelerated to the extent that an employee will become retirement eligible before six months prior to the end of the contractual life of their share-based grants.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The fair value of a financial instrument is the amount at which the instrument could be exchanged in an orderly transaction between two willing parties. Fair value is a market-based measurement, and should be determined based on the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability. The GAAP valuation hierarchy is based upon the transparency of inputs to the valuation of an asset or liability as of the measurement date. A financial instrument’s categorization within the valuation hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The three levels are defined as follows:

Level 1—Inputs to the valuation methodology are quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets;

Level 2—Inputs to the valuation methodology include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, and inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the financial instrument; and

Level 3—Inputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable and significant to the fair value measurement.
Derivatives
Derivatives

From time to time, we may use treasury lock agreements or other derivative instruments for interest rate risk management purposes. We assess these derivatives at inception and on an ongoing basis for the effectiveness of qualifying cash flow hedges. For derivative instruments that are designated and qualify as a cash flow hedge, the gain or loss on the derivative instrument is reported as a component of other comprehensive income and reclassified into earnings as interest expense during the period in which the hedged transaction affects earnings. Cash flows from derivative instruments accounted for as a cash flow hedge are classified in the same category as the hedged transaction within the consolidated statements of cash flows.
Accounting Pronouncements Adopted and Recent Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Effective
Recent Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Effective

In November 2024, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2024-03, Income Statement—Reporting Comprehensive Income—Expense Disaggregation Disclosures. The amendments in this ASU require public entities to disclose disaggregated information about certain income statement expense line items in the notes to the financial statements on an interim and annual basis. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2026, and for interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2027, with early adoption permitted. The amendments in this ASU should be applied prospectively to reporting periods issued after the effective date or retrospectively to all periods presented. The Company is currently assessing the impact of the guidance on its consolidated financial statements.

In September 2025, the FASB issued ASU 2025-06, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other—Internal-Use Software. The amendments in this ASU remove all references to prescriptive and sequential software development stages and clarifies when an entity should begin capitalizing software costs including consideration of significant development uncertainty. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2027, and for interim periods within those fiscal years, with early adoption permitted. The amendments in this ASU should be applied prospectively as of the beginning of the period of adoption, retrospectively to all periods presented with a cumulative-effect adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings, or on a modified transition approach. The Company is currently assessing the impact of the guidance on its consolidated financial statements.
Nonrecurring Fair Value Measurements
Nonrecurring Fair Value Measurements
Single-family properties and land lots classified as held for sale are reported at the lower of their carrying value or estimated fair value less costs to sell and are presented separately in single-family properties and land held for sale, net within the consolidated balance sheets. The fair values were classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy as their fair values were estimated using unobservable inputs based on the estimated sales prices derived from third-party automated valuation models upon classification as held for sale. Impairment charges are included in gain on sale and impairment of single-family properties and other, net within the consolidated statements of operations.
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Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Schedule of Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents
The following table provides a reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash per the consolidated statements of cash flows to the corresponding financial statement line items in the consolidated balance sheets (amounts in thousands):
December 31,
202520242023
Cash and cash equivalents$108,516 $199,413 $59,385 
Restricted cash122,174 150,803 162,476 
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash$230,690 $350,216 $221,861 
Schedule of Cash and Cash Equivalents
The following table provides a reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash per the consolidated statements of cash flows to the corresponding financial statement line items in the consolidated balance sheets (amounts in thousands):
December 31,
202520242023
Cash and cash equivalents$108,516 $199,413 $59,385 
Restricted cash122,174 150,803 162,476 
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash$230,690 $350,216 $221,861 
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Real Estate Assets, Net (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Real Estate [Abstract]  
Schedule of Single-Family Properties
The net book values of real estate assets consisted of the following as of December 31, 2025 and 2024 (amounts in thousands):
 December 31, 2025December 31, 2024
Occupied single-family properties$10,305,764 $10,174,136 
Single-family properties leased, not yet occupied117,861 81,154 
Single-family properties in turnover process511,535 397,850 
Single-family properties recently renovated or developed74,940 226,199 
Single-family properties newly acquired and under renovation1,533 1,260 
Single-family properties in operation, net11,011,633 10,880,599 
Development land559,174 602,147 
Single-family properties under development674,412 670,137 
Single-family properties and land held for sale, net225,861 212,808 
Total real estate assets, net$12,471,080 $12,365,691 
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Rent and Other Receivables (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Receivables [Abstract]  
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Revenues The following table summarizes future minimum rental revenues under existing leases on our properties as of December 31, 2025 (amounts in thousands):
December 31, 2025
2026$756,259 
202751,466 
2028
Total$807,733 
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Escrow Deposits, Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Escrow Deposits, Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets
The following table summarizes the components of escrow deposits, prepaid expenses and other assets as of December 31, 2025 and 2024 (amounts in thousands):
 December 31, 2025December 31, 2024
Commercial real estate, software, vehicles and FF&E, net$108,497 $104,188 
Escrow deposits, prepaid expenses and other94,354 116,316 
Operating lease right-of-use assets15,684 14,729 
Deferred costs and other intangibles, net
9,482 12,401 
Consolidated land not owned (see Note 2)— 89,745 
Total$228,017 $337,379 
Schedule of Deferred Costs and Other Intangibles
Deferred costs and other intangibles, net consisted of the following as of December 31, 2025 and 2024 (amounts in thousands):
 December 31, 2025December 31, 2024
Deferred leasing costs$3,213 $3,746 
Deferred financing costs11,512 11,512 
14,725 15,258 
Less: accumulated amortization(5,243)(2,857)
Total$9,482 $12,401 
Schedule of Amortization Expense Related to Deferred Costs and Other Intangibles
The following table sets forth the estimated annual amortization expense related to deferred costs and other intangibles, net as of December 31, 2025 for future periods (amounts in thousands):
Deferred Leasing CostsDeferred Financing CostsTotal
2026$1,337 $2,300 $3,637 
2027— 2,300 2,300 
2028— 2,309 2,309 
2029— 1,236 1,236 
Total$1,337 $8,145 $9,482 
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Investments in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]  
Schedule of Joint Venture Arrangements Accounting for Under Equity Method
The following table summarizes our investments in unconsolidated joint ventures as of December 31, 2025 and 2024 (amounts in thousands, except percentages and property data):
Joint Venture Description% Ownership at December 31, 2025Completed Homes at
December 31, 2025
Investments in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures
December 31, 2025December 31, 2024
Alaska JV20 %142 $10,564 $15,598 
Institutional Investor JV20 %1,015 10,340 12,349 
J.P. Morgan JV I20 %2,366 76,882 104,232 
J.P. Morgan JV II20 %262 51,149 26,955 
3,785 $148,935 $159,134 
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Debt (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Debt The following table presents the Company’s debt as of December 31, 2025 and 2024 (amounts in thousands):
Outstanding Principal Balance
Interest Rate (1)
Maturity DateDecember 31, 2025December 31, 2024
AMH 2015-SFR1 securitization4.14 %N/A$— $494,868 
AMH 2015-SFR2 securitization4.36 %N/A— 430,523 
Total asset-backed securitizations— 925,391 
2028 unsecured senior notes (2)
4.08 %February 15, 2028500,000 500,000 
2029 unsecured senior notes4.90 %February 15, 2029400,000 400,000 
2030 unsecured senior notes4.95 %June 15, 2030650,000 — 
2031 unsecured senior notes (3)
2.46 %July 15, 2031450,000 450,000 
2032 unsecured senior notes3.63 %April 15, 2032600,000 600,000 
2034 unsecured senior notes I5.50 %February 1, 2034600,000 600,000 
2034 unsecured senior notes II5.50 %July 15, 2034500,000 500,000 
2035 unsecured senior notes (4)
5.08 %March 15, 2035500,000 500,000 
2051 unsecured senior notes3.38 %July 15, 2051300,000 300,000 
2052 unsecured senior notes4.30 %April 15, 2052300,000 300,000 
Revolving credit facility (5)
4.82 %July 16, 2029360,000 — 
Total debt5,160,000 5,075,391 
Unamortized discounts on unsecured senior notes(35,055)(35,594)
Deferred financing costs, net (6)
(29,210)(29,035)
Total debt per balance sheet$5,095,735 $5,010,762 
(1)Interest rates are rounded and as of December 31, 2025. Unless otherwise stated, interest rates are fixed percentages.
(2)The stated interest rate on the 2028 unsecured senior notes is 4.25%, which was hedged to yield an interest rate of 4.08%.
(3)The stated interest rate on the 2031 unsecured senior notes is 2.38%, which was hedged to yield an interest rate of 2.46%.
(4)The stated interest rate on the 2035 unsecured senior notes is 5.25%, which was hedged to yield an interest rate of 5.08%.
(5)The revolving credit facility provides for a borrowing capacity of up to $1.25 billion and the maturity date includes two six-month extension periods (see Revolving Credit Facility below). The Company had approximately $3.2 million and $2.0 million committed to outstanding letters of credit that reduced our borrowing capacity as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. The revolving credit facility bears interest at SOFR plus a 0.10% spread adjustment and a margin of 0.85% as of December 31, 2025.
(6)Deferred financing costs relate to our asset-backed securitizations and unsecured senior notes. Amortization of deferred financing costs related to our asset-backed securitizations and unsecured senior notes was $5.0 million, $6.2 million and $7.0 million for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and is included in gross interest, prior to interest capitalization.
Schedule of Debt Maturities
The following table summarizes the contractual maturities of the Company’s principal debt balances on a fully extended basis as of December 31, 2025 (amounts in thousands):
Debt Maturities
2026$— 
2027— 
2028500,000 
2029760,000 
2030650,000 
Thereafter3,250,000 
Total debt$5,160,000 
Schedule of Encumbered Properties table displays the number of properties pledged as collateral for the Company’s asset-backed securitization loans and the aggregate net book values as of December 31, 2025 and 2024 (amounts in thousands, except property data):
December 31, 2025December 31, 2024
Number of PropertiesNet Book ValueNumber of PropertiesNet Book Value
AMH 2015-SFR1 securitization— $— 4,666 $560,692 
AMH 2015-SFR2 securitization— — 4,153 523,082 
Total encumbered properties— $— 8,819 $1,083,774 
Schedule of Interest Expense
The following table summarizes our (i) gross interest cost, which includes fees on our credit facilities and amortization of deferred financing costs and the discounts on unsecured senior notes, and (ii) capitalized interest for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023 (amounts in thousands):
 For the Years Ended December 31,
 202520242023
Gross interest cost$240,406 $218,494 $195,430 
Capitalized interest(55,208)(53,143)(55,232)
Interest expense$185,198 $165,351 $140,198 
v3.25.4
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]  
Schedule of Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses
The following table summarizes accounts payable and accrued expenses as of December 31, 2025 and 2024 (amounts in thousands):
 December 31, 2025December 31, 2024
Resident security deposits$121,025 $123,377 
Accrued interest68,763 65,824 
Accrued property taxes65,328 61,044 
Accrued construction and maintenance liabilities57,662 80,710 
Prepaid rent33,189 30,153 
Operating lease liabilities17,196 16,309 
Accounts payable322 96 
Liability for consolidated land not owned (see Note 2)— 74,518 
Other accrued liabilities73,394 69,728 
Total$436,879 $521,759 
v3.25.4
Shareholders' Equity / Partners' Capital (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Equity [Abstract]  
Schedule of Preferred Shares Outstanding
As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Company had the following series of perpetual preferred shares outstanding (amounts in thousands, except share data):
December 31, 2025December 31, 2024
SeriesIssuance DateEarliest Redemption DateDividend RateOutstanding SharesCurrent Liquidation ValueOutstanding SharesCurrent Liquidation Value
Series G perpetual preferred sharesJuly 17, 2017July 17, 20225.875 %4,600,000 $115,000 4,600,000 $115,000 
Series H perpetual preferred sharesSeptember 19, 2018September 19, 20236.250 %4,600,000 115,000 4,600,000 115,000 
Total preferred shares9,200,000 $230,000 9,200,000 $230,000 
Schedule Of Distributions Made During Period The Operating Partnership funds the payment of distributions, and the board of trustees declared an equivalent amount of distributions on the corresponding OP units.
For the Years Ended December 31,
202520242023
Class A and Class B common shares$1.20 $1.04 $0.88 
5.875% Series G perpetual preferred shares
1.47 1.47 1.47 
6.250% Series H perpetual preferred shares
1.56 1.56 1.56 
v3.25.4
Share-Based Compensation (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]  
Schedule of Stock Option Activity Under Plan
The following table summarizes stock option activity under the 2012 Plan and 2021 Plan for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023:
 SharesWeighted-Average Exercise PriceWeighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life (in years)
Aggregate Intrinsic Value (1) (amounts in thousands)
Options outstanding at December 31, 2022730,550 $17.97 3.0$8,889 
Granted— — — 
Exercised(207,875)16.76 3,852 
Forfeited— — — 
Options outstanding at December 31, 2023522,675 $18.45 2.5$9,150 
Granted— — — 
Exercised(193,175)16.11 4,019 
Forfeited— — — 
Options outstanding at December 31, 2024329,500 $19.83 2.1$5,796 
Granted— — — 
Exercised(139,000)18.11 2,551 
Forfeited— — — 
Options outstanding at December 31, 2025190,500 $21.09 1.4$2,098 
Options exercisable at December 31, 2025190,500 $21.09 1.4$2,098 
(1)Intrinsic value for activities other than exercises is defined as the difference between the grant price and the market value on the last trading day of the period for those stock options where the market value is greater than the grant price. For exercises, intrinsic value is defined as the difference between the grant price and the market value on the date of exercise.
Schedule of Restricted Share Units Activity Under Plan
The following table summarizes RSU activity under the 2012 Plan and 2021 Plan for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023:
Restricted Share UnitsWeighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value
RSUs outstanding at December 31, 20221,024,722 $33.99 
Granted509,730 33.24 
Vested(418,351)31.40 
Forfeited(25,579)33.45 
RSUs outstanding at December 31, 20231,090,522 $34.64 
Granted701,342 35.70 
Vested(559,257)33.80 
Forfeited(45,063)34.85 
RSUs outstanding at December 31, 20241,187,544 $35.66 
Granted514,636 36.42 
Vested(559,079)36.34 
Forfeited(34,822)35.69 
RSUs outstanding at December 31, 20251,108,279 $35.66 
Schedule of Performance Share Units Activity Under Plan
The following table summarizes PSU activity under the 2012 Plan and 2021 Plan for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023:
Performance-Based Restricted Share Units (1)
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value
PSUs outstanding at December 31, 2022294,423 $41.07 
Granted227,033 40.19 
Vested— — 
Forfeited(1,237)43.91 
PSUs outstanding at December 31, 2023520,219 $40.68 
Granted254,157 41.46 
Adjustment for performance achievement75,109 34.83 
Vested(167,428)34.83 
Forfeited(4,759)41.51 
PSUs outstanding at December 31, 2024677,298 $41.76 
Granted227,616 43.18 
Adjustment for performance achievement170,757 43.99 
Vested(370,854)43.99 
Forfeited(4,044)41.62 
PSUs outstanding at December 31, 2025700,773 $41.39 
(1)Represents the number of target shares at grant date for PSUs outstanding, granted and forfeited. Adjustment for performance achievement represents the difference between the number of target shares at grant date and the number of actual shares earned for the three-year performance period ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, which was determined and vested during the first quarters of 2025 and 2024, respectively.
Schedule of PSU TSR Valuation Assumptions
For the TSR Awards, the following assumptions were used in the calculation of fair value using the Monte Carlo simulation model:
202520242023
Expected term (years)3.03.03.0
Dividend yield2.83%2.44%2.09%
Estimated volatility (1)
22.48%23.83%27.45%
Risk-free interest rate4.49%4.19%4.16%
(1)Estimated volatility for the performance period is based on 50% historical volatility and 50% implied volatility.
Schedule of Noncash Share-Based Compensation Expense The following table summarizes the activity related to the Company’s noncash share-based compensation expense for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023 (amounts in thousands):
For the Years Ended December 31,
202520242023
General and administrative expense$16,078 $20,617 $16,379 
Property management expenses4,090 4,814 4,030 
Acquisition and other transaction costs5,647 5,553 4,961 
Total noncash share-based compensation expense$25,815 $30,984 $25,370 
v3.25.4
Earnings per Share / Unit (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Schedule of Computation of Net Income Per Share on Basic and Diluted Basis
The following table reflects the Company’s computation of net income per common share on a basic and diluted basis for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023 (amounts in thousands, except share and per share data):
 For the Years Ended December 31,
 202520242023
Numerator:   
Net income$513,392 $468,142 $432,142 
Less:
Noncontrolling interest 60,418 55,716 51,974 
Dividends on preferred shares13,944 13,944 13,944 
Allocation to participating securities (1)
1,332 1,317 1,083 
Numerator for income per common share–basic and diluted$437,698 $397,165 $365,141 
 
Denominator:
Weighted-average common shares outstanding–basic370,556,400 367,454,012362,024,968
Effect of dilutive securities:
Share-based compensation plan and forward sale equity contracts (2)
350,182 535,525 452,248 
Weighted-average common shares outstanding–diluted (3)
370,906,582367,989,537362,477,216
 
Net income per common share:
Basic$1.18 $1.08 $1.01 
Diluted$1.18 $1.08 $1.01 
(1)Unvested RSUs that have nonforfeitable rights to participate in dividends declared on common stock are accounted for as participating securities and reflected in the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share using the two-class method.
(2)Reflects the effect of potentially dilutive securities issuable upon the assumed exercise of stock options and vesting of PSUs under the treasury stock method for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023 and the dilutive effect of a forward sale equity contract under the treasury stock method for the year ended December 31, 2024 (see Note 9. Shareholders’ Equity / Partners’ Capital).
(3)The effect of the potential conversion of OP units is not reflected in the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share as they are exchangeable for Class A common shares on a one-for-one basis. The income allocable to the OP units is allocated on this same basis and reflected as noncontrolling interest in the accompanying consolidated financial statements. As such, the assumed conversion of the OP units would have no net impact on the determination of diluted earnings per share.
The following table reflects the Operating Partnership’s computation of net income per common unit on a basic and diluted basis for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023 (amounts in thousands, except unit and per unit data):
For the Years Ended December 31,
 202520242023
Numerator:   
Net income$513,392 $468,142 $432,142 
Less:
Preferred distributions13,944 13,944 13,944 
Allocation to participating securities (1)
1,332 1,317 1,083 
Numerator for income per common unit–basic and diluted$498,116 $452,881 $417,115 
 
Denominator:
Weighted-average common units outstanding–basic421,550,914 418,830,992 413,401,948 
Effect of dilutive securities:
Share-based compensation plan and forward sale equity contracts (2)
350,182 535,525 452,248 
Weighted-average common units outstanding–diluted 421,901,096 419,366,517 413,854,196 
 
Net income per common unit:
Basic$1.18 $1.08 $1.01 
Diluted$1.18 $1.08 $1.01 
(1)Unvested RSUs that have nonforfeitable rights to participate in dividends declared on common stock are accounted for as participating securities and reflected in the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per unit using the two-class method.
(2)Reflects the effect of potentially dilutive securities issuable upon the assumed exercise of stock options and vesting of PSUs under the treasury stock method for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023 and the dilutive effect of a forward sale equity contract under the treasury stock method for the year ended December 31, 2024 (see Note 9. Shareholders’ Equity / Partners’ Capital).
v3.25.4
Fair Value (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
Schedule of Carrying Values and Fair Values of Debt Instruments
The following table displays the carrying values and fair values of our debt instruments as of December 31, 2025 and 2024 (amounts in thousands):
December 31, 2025December 31, 2024
Carrying ValueFair ValueCarrying ValueFair Value
AMH 2015-SFR1 securitization, net$— $— $494,635 $496,776 
AMH 2015-SFR2 securitization, net— — 429,709 432,316 
Total asset-backed securitizations, net— — 924,344 929,092 
2028 unsecured senior notes, net498,323 501,385 497,534 488,265 
2029 unsecured senior notes, net398,229 406,716 397,665 397,064 
2030 unsecured senior notes, net642,250 663,436 — — 
2031 unsecured senior notes, net444,249 402,764 443,210 376,947 
2032 unsecured senior notes, net587,497 567,708 585,509 537,174 
2034 unsecured senior notes I, net595,230 620,784 594,640 597,504 
2034 unsecured senior notes II, net494,031 517,225 493,336 496,185 
2035 unsecured senior notes, net493,863 508,475 493,150 487,335 
2051 unsecured senior notes, net292,115 203,439 291,807 198,174 
2052 unsecured senior notes, net289,948 238,782 289,567 234,258 
Total unsecured senior notes, net4,735,735 4,630,714 4,086,418 3,812,906 
Revolving credit facility360,000 360,000 — — 
Total debt$5,095,735 $4,990,714 $5,010,762 $4,741,998 
Schedule of Single-Family Properties and Land
The following table summarizes single-family properties and land for which the Company has recorded impairments in the consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023 (amounts in thousands):
For the Years Ended December 31,
202520242023
Pre-impairment carrying value$149,398 $59,195 $14,633 
Total impairments(34,363)(9,163)(1,908)
Fair value$115,035 $50,032 $12,725 
v3.25.4
Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Operating Leases For the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, operating lease costs were as follows (amounts in thousands):
 For the Years Ended December 31,
 202520242023
Lease costs$4,262 $4,018 $4,014 

Other information related to our operating lease terms and discount rates were as follows:
December 31, 2025December 31, 2024
Weighted-average remaining lease term4.7 years5.3 years
Weighted-average discount rate3.9 %3.2 %
Schedule of Future Lease Obligations
Future lease obligations for our operating leases as of December 31, 2025 were as follows (amounts in thousands):
Operating Lease Obligations
2026$4,353 
20274,041 
20283,494 
20293,106 
20302,696 
Thereafter1,090 
Total lease payments18,780 
Less: imputed interest(1,584)
Operating lease liabilities$17,196 
v3.25.4
Segment Reporting (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment
In addition to the revenues and significant segment expenses included within the consolidated statements of operations, the following table presents significant segment expenses regularly provided to the CODM within property operating expenses for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023 (amounts in thousands):
For the Years Ended December 31,
202520242023
Property operating expenses
Property tax expense$265,037 $252,406 $239,425 
HOA fees28,656 26,911 25,768 
Repairs and maintenance and turnover costs351,129 326,745 316,318 
Insurance19,132 19,821 17,948 
Total property operating expenses$663,954 $625,883 $599,459 
The table below summarizes the components and significant expense categories included in Core NOI and regularly provided to the CODM for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023 (amounts in thousands):
 For the Years Ended December 31,
202520242023
Core revenues$1,609,010 $1,507,266 $1,408,050 
 
Core property operating expenses
Property tax expense265,037 252,406 239,425 
HOA fees, net of tenant charge-backs28,656 26,911 25,768 
Repairs and maintenance and turnover costs, net of tenant charge-backs119,299 113,206 108,373 
Insurance19,132 19,821 17,948 
Property management expenses, net of tenant charge-backs and excluding share-based compensation121,324 116,615 111,723 
Total core property operating expenses553,448 528,959 503,237 
  
Core NOI$1,055,562 $978,307 $904,813 
Reconciliation of core revenues to rents and other single-family property revenues
Core revenues$1,609,010 $1,507,266 $1,408,050 
Tenant charge-backs241,224 221,431 215,555 
Rents and other single-family property revenues$1,850,234 $1,728,697 $1,623,605 
Reconciliation of Core NOI to net income
Core NOI$1,055,562 $978,307 $904,813 
Noncash share-based compensation - property management(4,090)(4,814)(4,030)
General and administrative expense(83,006)(83,590)(74,615)
Interest expense(185,198)(165,351)(140,198)
Acquisition and other transaction costs(12,259)(12,192)(16,910)
Depreciation and amortization(504,341)(477,010)(456,550)
Hurricane-related charges, net— (8,884)— 
Loss on early extinguishment of debt(396)(6,323)— 
Gain on sale and impairment of single-family properties and other, net231,460 225,756 209,834 
Other income and expense, net15,660 22,243 9,798 
Net income$513,392 $468,142 $432,142 
v3.25.4
Organization and Operations (Details)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
single_family_property
Dec. 31, 2024
single_family_property
Dec. 31, 2025
state
Dec. 31, 2025
property
Real Estate Properties [Line Items]        
Number of states | state     24  
Exchange rate 1      
American Homes 4 Rent        
Real Estate Properties [Line Items]        
General partner interest (percent) 87.90% 87.80%    
Limited Partners        
Real Estate Properties [Line Items]        
Limited partner interest (percent) 12.10%      
Single Family Homes        
Real Estate Properties [Line Items]        
Number of properties | single_family_property 61,479      
Single Family Homes | Disposal Group, Held-for-sale, Not Discontinued Operations        
Real Estate Properties [Line Items]        
Number of properties 1,142 805   1,142
v3.25.4
Significant Accounting Policies - Narrative (Details)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
USD ($)
property
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
single_family_property
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
single_family_property
Dec. 31, 2025
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2025
single_family_property
Dec. 31, 2025
property
Dec. 31, 2025
Property, Plant, and Equipment, Lessor Asset under Operating Lease [Line Items]              
Deferred tax assets       $ 0      
Deferred tax liabilities       0      
Unrecognized tax benefits       0      
Purchase price $ 23,587,000 $ 495,912,000 $ 12,784,000        
Impairments on operating properties 0 0 0        
Impairment of intangible assets 0 0 0        
Goodwill   120,279,000   120,279,000      
Goodwill impairment $ 0 0 0        
Lease agreement term 1 year            
Cash collateral for borrowed securities       0      
Carrying value of investments in venture capital funds   159,134,000   148,935,000      
Equity investments without readily determinable fair values, unrealized gains (losses) $ 0 0 0        
Equity investments without readily determinable fair values, impairments $ 0 0 0        
Period of operating lease 1 year            
Lease amortization period 1 year            
Required retirement notice period 6 months            
Retirement Awards              
Property, Plant, and Equipment, Lessor Asset under Operating Lease [Line Items]              
Compensation cost recognition period 6 months            
Variable Interest Entity, Not Primary Beneficiary | Venture Capital Funds              
Property, Plant, and Equipment, Lessor Asset under Operating Lease [Line Items]              
Carrying value of investments in venture capital funds   13,200,000   13,800,000      
Variable Interest Entity, Not Primary Beneficiary | Land Banking Deposits              
Property, Plant, and Equipment, Lessor Asset under Operating Lease [Line Items]              
Deposits   6,900,000   0      
Maximum exposure to loss   6,900,000   0      
Variable Interest Entity, Not Primary Beneficiary | Venture Capital Funds              
Property, Plant, and Equipment, Lessor Asset under Operating Lease [Line Items]              
Maximum exposure to loss   $ 14,900,000   $ 15,000,000.0      
Minimum              
Property, Plant, and Equipment, Lessor Asset under Operating Lease [Line Items]              
REIT taxable income allocation, percentage             90.00%
Maximum              
Property, Plant, and Equipment, Lessor Asset under Operating Lease [Line Items]              
REIT taxable income allocation, percentage             100.00%
Building and Building Improvements              
Property, Plant, and Equipment, Lessor Asset under Operating Lease [Line Items]              
Estimated useful life of asset 30 years            
Building and Building Improvements | Minimum              
Property, Plant, and Equipment, Lessor Asset under Operating Lease [Line Items]              
Estimated useful life of asset 3 years            
Building and Building Improvements | Maximum              
Property, Plant, and Equipment, Lessor Asset under Operating Lease [Line Items]              
Estimated useful life of asset 30 years            
Single Family Homes              
Property, Plant, and Equipment, Lessor Asset under Operating Lease [Line Items]              
Number of properties acquired | property 84            
Purchase price $ 23,600,000            
Number of properties | single_family_property         61,479    
Single Family Homes | Disposal Group, Held-for-sale, Not Discontinued Operations              
Property, Plant, and Equipment, Lessor Asset under Operating Lease [Line Items]              
Number of properties   805     1,142 1,142  
Total impairments $ 34,400,000 $ 9,200,000 $ 1,900,000        
Single Family Homes | Discontinued Operations, Held-for-Sale              
Property, Plant, and Equipment, Lessor Asset under Operating Lease [Line Items]              
Number of properties | single_family_property   0 0   0    
Single Family Homes | Minimum              
Property, Plant, and Equipment, Lessor Asset under Operating Lease [Line Items]              
Purchase price of properties allocated to land, percent 10.00%            
Single Family Homes | Maximum              
Property, Plant, and Equipment, Lessor Asset under Operating Lease [Line Items]              
Purchase price of properties allocated to land, percent 30.00%            
v3.25.4
Significant Accounting Policies - Schedule of Cash, Cash Equivalent, and Restricted Cash (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Accounting Policies [Abstract]        
Cash and cash equivalents $ 108,516 $ 199,413 $ 59,385  
Restricted cash 122,174 150,803 162,476  
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash $ 230,690 $ 350,216 $ 221,861 $ 217,960
v3.25.4
Real Estate Assets, Net - Schedule of Real Estate Properties (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Property, Plant, and Equipment, Lessor Asset under Operating Lease [Line Items]    
Single-family properties in operation, net $ 11,011,633 $ 10,880,599
Development land 559,174 602,147
Single-family properties under development 674,412 670,137
Single-family properties and land held for sale, net 225,861 212,808
Total real estate assets, net 12,471,080 12,365,691
Occupied single-family properties    
Property, Plant, and Equipment, Lessor Asset under Operating Lease [Line Items]    
Single-family properties in operation, net 10,305,764 10,174,136
Single-family properties leased, not yet occupied    
Property, Plant, and Equipment, Lessor Asset under Operating Lease [Line Items]    
Single-family properties in operation, net 117,861 81,154
Single-family properties in turnover process    
Property, Plant, and Equipment, Lessor Asset under Operating Lease [Line Items]    
Single-family properties in operation, net 511,535 397,850
Single-family properties recently renovated or developed    
Property, Plant, and Equipment, Lessor Asset under Operating Lease [Line Items]    
Single-family properties in operation, net 74,940 226,199
Single-family properties newly acquired and under renovation    
Property, Plant, and Equipment, Lessor Asset under Operating Lease [Line Items]    
Single-family properties in operation, net 1,533 1,260
Single Family Homes    
Property, Plant, and Equipment, Lessor Asset under Operating Lease [Line Items]    
Total real estate assets, net $ 12,471,080 $ 12,365,691
v3.25.4
Real Estate Assets, Net - Narrative (Details)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
market
single_family_property
Dec. 31, 2025
USD ($)
property
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Property, Plant, and Equipment, Lessor Asset under Operating Lease [Line Items]        
Accrual for minor repair and remediation costs, gross charges     $ 12,800  
Probable insurance claim recoveries $ 3,900   3,900  
Hurricane-related charges, net   $ 0 8,884 $ 0
Bulk Portfolio Acquisition        
Property, Plant, and Equipment, Lessor Asset under Operating Lease [Line Items]        
Transaction costs $ 1,900      
Single Family Homes        
Property, Plant, and Equipment, Lessor Asset under Operating Lease [Line Items]        
Depreciation expense   $ 477,800 454,200 436,100
Number of properties acquired | property   84    
Asset impairment charges   $ 0 0 0
Single Family Homes | Bulk Portfolio Acquisition        
Property, Plant, and Equipment, Lessor Asset under Operating Lease [Line Items]        
Number of properties acquired | single_family_property 1,673      
Number of markets owned | market 13      
Cost of properties acquired $ 481,700      
Single Family Homes And Land        
Property, Plant, and Equipment, Lessor Asset under Operating Lease [Line Items]        
Proceeds from sale of properties and land   630,400 573,200 469,500
Net gain on sale of property and land   $ 277,000 $ 248,600 $ 215,600
v3.25.4
Rent and Other Receivables - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]      
Lease agreement term (in years) 1 year    
Insurance claims receivables $ 200 $ 3,900  
Insurance claim receivables related to storm damage 4,020 0 $ 4,050
Unusual or Infrequent Item, or Both      
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]      
Insurance claim receivables related to storm damage 4,000 0 4,000
Single Family Homes      
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]      
Tenant charge-backs 236,200 216,300 210,000
Variable lease payments for fees from single-family properties $ 32,700 $ 32,300 $ 30,500
v3.25.4
Rent and Other Receivables - Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Revenues (Details)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2025
USD ($)
Receivables [Abstract]  
2026 $ 756,259
2027 51,466
2028 8
Total $ 807,733
v3.25.4
Escrow Deposits, Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets - Schedule of Escrow Deposits, Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Abstract]    
Commercial real estate, software, vehicles and FF&E, net $ 108,497 $ 104,188
Escrow deposits, prepaid expenses and other $ 94,354 $ 116,316
Operating lease, right-of-use asset, statement of financial position [Extensible Enumeration] Total Total
Operating lease right-of-use assets $ 15,684 $ 14,729
Deferred costs and other intangibles, net 9,482 12,401
Consolidated land not owned (see Note 2) 0 89,745
Total $ 228,017 $ 337,379
v3.25.4
Escrow Deposits, Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Amortization expense related to deferred leasing costs $ 4.2 $ 3.4 $ 3.0
Credit facility      
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Amortization of deferred financing costs 2.3 2.5 2.7
Commercial Real Estate, Software, Vehicles and Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment      
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Depreciation expense $ 22.3 $ 19.4 $ 17.4
v3.25.4
Escrow Deposits, Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets - Schedule of Deferred Costs and Other Intangibles (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Abstract]    
Deferred leasing costs $ 3,213 $ 3,746
Deferred financing costs 11,512 11,512
Deferred costs and other intangibles, net 14,725 15,258
Less: accumulated amortization (5,243) (2,857)
Total $ 9,482 $ 12,401
v3.25.4
Escrow Deposits, Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets - Schedule of Amortization Expense Related to Deferred Costs and Other Intangibles (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Total    
2026 $ 3,637  
2027 2,300  
2028 2,309  
2029 1,236  
Total 9,482 $ 12,401
Deferred Leasing Costs    
Deferred Leasing Costs    
2026 1,337  
2027 0  
2028 0  
2029 0  
Deferred Leasing Costs 1,337  
Deferred Financing Costs    
Deferred Financing Costs    
2026 2,300  
2027 2,300  
2028 2,309  
2029 1,236  
Deferred Financing Costs $ 8,145  
v3.25.4
Investments in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures - Narrative (Details)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2025
USD ($)
extensionOption
Sep. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2024
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2023
USD ($)
Mar. 31, 2022
USD ($)
Jun. 30, 2020
USD ($)
Mar. 31, 2020
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2019
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2025
USD ($)
jointVenture
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]                      
Gain on sale and impairment of single-family properties and other, net                 $ 231,460 $ 225,756 $ 209,834
Extension period   6 months                  
Management fee and development fee income | Joint Venture                      
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]                      
Management fee and development fee income                 15,700 14,400 10,800
Gain on sale and impairment of single-family properties and other, net                 $ 9,200 $ 14,100 $ 2,500
Institutional Investor JV                      
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]                      
Joint venture               $ 312,500      
Joint venture, initial term               5 years      
Four Unconsolidated Joint Ventures                      
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]                      
Ownership percentage                 20.00%    
Number of joint ventures | jointVenture                 4    
Institutional Investor JV                      
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]                      
Ownership percentage                 20.00%    
Institutional Investor JV | Joint Venture                      
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]                      
Guarantor obligation term     3 years                
Maximum borrowing limit     $ 232,700                
Basis spread on variable rate     190.00%                
Maximum exposure                 $ 232,700    
J.P. Morgan JV I                      
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]                      
Ownership percentage                 20.00%    
Joint venture         $ 900,000 $ 625,000 $ 253,100        
J.P. Morgan JV I | Joint Venture                      
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]                      
Guarantor obligation term 3 years                    
Maximum borrowing limit $ 500,000                    
Basis spread on variable rate 1.50%                    
Maximum exposure                 $ 479,800    
Number of loan extension options | extensionOption 1                    
Extension period 1 year                    
J.P. Morgan JV II                      
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]                      
Ownership percentage                 20.00%    
Joint venture       $ 625,000              
v3.25.4
Investments in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures - Schedule of JV Investments (Details)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2025
USD ($)
home
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]    
Completed homes | home 3,785  
Balances | $ $ 148,935 $ 159,134
Alaska JV    
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]    
Percent ownership 20.00%  
Completed homes | home 142  
Balances | $ $ 10,564 15,598
Institutional Investor JV    
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]    
Percent ownership 20.00%  
Completed homes | home 1,015  
Balances | $ $ 10,340 12,349
J.P. Morgan JV I    
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]    
Percent ownership 20.00%  
Completed homes | home 2,366  
Balances | $ $ 76,882 104,232
J.P. Morgan JV II    
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]    
Percent ownership 20.00%  
Completed homes | home 262  
Balances | $ $ 51,149 $ 26,955
v3.25.4
Debt - Schedule of Debt (Details)
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
USD ($)
extensionOption
Dec. 31, 2025
USD ($)
debtInstrumentExtensionOption
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Jun. 30, 2025
USD ($)
Jun. 30, 2024
USD ($)
Mar. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Jun. 30, 2022
Sep. 30, 2021
Mar. 31, 2019
USD ($)
Mar. 31, 2018
USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                      
Total   $ 5,160,000,000 $ 5,075,391,000                
Unamortized discounts on unsecured senior notes   (35,055,000) (35,594,000)                
Deferred financing costs, net   (29,210,000) (29,035,000)                
Total debt per balance sheet   5,095,735,000 5,010,762,000                
Extension period 6 months                    
Amortization of debt issuance costs   10,039,000 11,489,000 $ 12,279,000              
Asset-Backed Securitizations and Unsecured Senior Notes                      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                      
Amortization of debt issuance costs   5,000,000.0 6,200,000 $ 7,000,000.0              
Secured Debt                      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                      
Total   $ 0 925,391,000                
Secured Debt | AH4R 2015-SFR1 securitization                      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                      
Interest rate   4.14%                  
Total   $ 0 494,868,000                
Secured Debt | AMH 2015-SFR2 securitization, net                      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                      
Interest rate   4.36%                  
Total   $ 0 430,523,000                
Senior Notes | 2028 unsecured senior notes                      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                      
Interest rate   4.25%                 4.25%
Effective interest rate   4.08%                  
Total   $ 500,000,000 500,000,000                
Deferred financing costs, net                     $ (1,900,000)
Senior Notes | 2029 unsecured senior notes                      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                      
Interest rate   4.90%               4.90%  
Total   $ 400,000,000 400,000,000                
Deferred financing costs, net                   $ (1,000,000.0)  
Senior Notes | 2030 unsecured senior notes, net                      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                      
Interest rate   4.95%     4.95%            
Total   $ 650,000,000 0                
Deferred financing costs, net         $ (1,300,000)            
Senior Notes | 2031 unsecured senior notes                      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                      
Interest rate   2.38%             2.375%    
Effective interest rate   2.46%             2.46%    
Total   $ 450,000,000 450,000,000                
Senior Notes | 2032 unsecured senior notes                      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                      
Interest rate   3.63%           3.625%      
Total   $ 600,000,000 600,000,000                
Senior Notes | 2034 unsecured senior notes I                      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                      
Interest rate   5.50%         5.50%        
Total   $ 600,000,000 600,000,000                
Deferred financing costs, net             $ (1,300,000)        
Senior Notes | 2034 unsecured senior notes II                      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                      
Interest rate   5.50%       5.50%          
Total   $ 500,000,000 $ 500,000,000                
Deferred financing costs, net           $ (1,100,000)          
Senior Notes | 2035 unsecured senior notes, net                      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                      
Interest rate   5.25% 5.25%                
Effective interest rate   5.08%                  
Total   $ 500,000,000 $ 500,000,000                
Deferred financing costs, net     (1,100,000)                
Senior Notes | 2051 unsecured senior notes                      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                      
Interest rate   3.38%             3.375%    
Total   $ 300,000,000 300,000,000                
Senior Notes | 2052 unsecured senior notes                      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                      
Interest rate   4.30%           4.30%      
Total   $ 300,000,000 300,000,000                
Line of Credit | Revolving Credit Facility                      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                      
Interest rate   4.82%                  
Total   $ 360,000,000 0                
Credit facility maximum borrowing capacity $ 1,250,000,000 $ 1,250,000,000                  
Number of extension options 2 2                  
Extension period   6 months                  
Letters of credit outstanding   $ 3,200,000 $ 2,000,000.0                
Line of Credit | Revolving Credit Facility | Variable Rate Component One                      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                      
Basis spread on variable rate   0.10%                  
Line of Credit | Revolving Credit Facility | Variable Rate Component Two                      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                      
Basis spread on variable rate   0.85%                  
v3.25.4
Debt - Schedule of Debt Maturities (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]    
2026 $ 0  
2027 0  
2028 500,000  
2029 760,000  
2030 650,000  
Thereafter 3,250,000  
Total $ 5,160,000 $ 5,075,391
v3.25.4
Debt - Narrative (Details)
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2025
USD ($)
home
Jun. 30, 2025
USD ($)
Mar. 31, 2025
USD ($)
home
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2024
USD ($)
extensionOption
home
Jun. 30, 2024
USD ($)
Mar. 31, 2024
USD ($)
home
Jun. 30, 2022
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2021
USD ($)
Mar. 31, 2019
USD ($)
Mar. 31, 2018
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2015
USD ($)
single_family_property
Mar. 31, 2015
USD ($)
single_family_property
Dec. 31, 2025
USD ($)
single_family_property
debtInstrumentExtensionOption
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                                
Loss on early extinguishment of debt                           $ (396,000) $ (6,323,000) $ 0
Proceeds from unsecured senior notes, net of discount                           646,385,000 1,594,052,000 $ 0
Offering costs       $ 29,035,000                   $ 29,210,000 29,035,000  
Extension period         6 months                      
2032 unsecured senior notes, net                                
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                                
Redeemable percentage of debt               100.00%                
2052 unsecured senior notes, net                                
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                                
Redeemable percentage of debt               100.00%                
2034 unsecured senior notes I                                
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                                
Redeemable percentage of debt             100.00%                  
2034 unsecured senior notes II                                
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                                
Redeemable percentage of debt           100.00%                    
2035 unsecured senior notes, net                                
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                                
Redeemable percentage of debt       100.00%                        
2030 unsecured senior notes, net                                
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                                
Redeemable percentage of debt   100.00%                            
Secured Debt                                
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                                
Minimum coverage ratio                           1.20    
Secured Debt | AMH 2014-SFR2 securitization, net                                
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                                
Outstanding principal paid             $ 460,600,000                  
Loss on early extinguishment of debt             1,000,000.0                  
Secured Debt | AMH 2015-SFR1 securitization, net                                
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                                
Outstanding principal paid     $ 493,200,000                          
Loss on early extinguishment of debt     $ 200,000                          
Interest rate                           4.14%    
Secured Debt | AMH 2014-SFR3 securitization, net                                
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                                
Outstanding principal paid         $ 471,800,000                      
Loss on early extinguishment of debt         500,000                      
Secured Debt | AMH 2015-SFR2 securitization, net                                
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                                
Outstanding principal paid $ 426,100,000                              
Loss on early extinguishment of debt $ 200,000                              
Interest rate                           4.36%    
Senior Notes | 2028 unsecured senior notes, net                                
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                                
Debt instrument, face amount                     $ 500,000,000.0          
Interest rate                     4.25%     4.25%    
Proceeds from unsecured senior notes, net of discount                     $ 494,000,000.0          
Underwriting fees                     3,200,000          
Unamortized discount                     2,800,000          
Offering costs                     $ 1,900,000          
Redeemable percentage of debt                     100.00%          
Effective interest rate                           4.08%    
Senior Notes | 2029 unsecured senior notes, net                                
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                                
Debt instrument, face amount                   $ 400,000,000.0            
Interest rate                   4.90%       4.90%    
Proceeds from unsecured senior notes, net of discount                   $ 395,300,000            
Underwriting fees                   2,600,000            
Unamortized discount                   2,100,000            
Offering costs                   $ 1,000,000.0            
Redeemable percentage of debt                   100.00%            
Senior Notes | 2031 unsecured senior notes, net                                
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                                
Debt instrument, face amount                 $ 450,000,000.0              
Interest rate                 2.375%         2.38%    
Redeemable percentage of debt                 100.00%              
Effective interest rate                 2.46%         2.46%    
Senior Notes | 2051 unsecured senior notes, net                                
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                                
Debt instrument, face amount                 $ 300,000,000.0              
Interest rate                 3.375%         3.38%    
Redeemable percentage of debt                 100.00%              
Senior Notes | 2032 unsecured senior notes, net                                
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                                
Debt instrument, face amount               $ 600,000,000.0                
Interest rate               3.625%           3.63%    
Senior Notes | 2052 unsecured senior notes, net                                
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                                
Debt instrument, face amount               $ 300,000,000.0                
Interest rate               4.30%           4.30%    
Senior Notes | Senior Unsecured Notes                                
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                                
Proceeds from unsecured senior notes, net of discount               $ 870,300,000 $ 731,600,000              
Underwriting fees               6,500,000 5,600,000              
Unamortized discount               23,200,000 12,800,000              
Offering costs               $ 1,700,000 $ 1,400,000              
Senior Notes | 2034 unsecured senior notes I                                
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                                
Debt instrument, face amount             $ 600,000,000.0                  
Interest rate             5.50%             5.50%    
Proceeds from unsecured senior notes, net of discount             $ 595,500,000                  
Underwriting fees             3,900,000                  
Unamortized discount             600,000                  
Offering costs             $ 1,300,000                  
Senior Notes | 2034 unsecured senior notes II                                
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                                
Debt instrument, face amount           $ 500,000,000.0                    
Interest rate           5.50%               5.50%    
Proceeds from unsecured senior notes, net of discount           $ 494,000,000.0                    
Underwriting fees           3,300,000                    
Unamortized discount           2,700,000                    
Offering costs           $ 1,100,000                    
Senior Notes | 2035 unsecured senior notes, net                                
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                                
Debt instrument, face amount       $ 500,000,000.0                     $ 500,000,000.0  
Interest rate       5.25%                   5.25% 5.25%  
Proceeds from unsecured senior notes, net of discount       $ 494,200,000                        
Underwriting fees       3,200,000                     $ 3,200,000  
Unamortized discount       2,600,000                     2,600,000  
Offering costs       $ 1,100,000                     $ 1,100,000  
Effective interest rate                           5.08%    
Senior Notes | 2030 unsecured senior notes, net                                
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                                
Debt instrument, face amount   $ 650,000,000.0                            
Interest rate   4.95%                       4.95%    
Proceeds from unsecured senior notes, net of discount   $ 642,500,000                            
Underwriting fees   3,900,000                            
Unamortized discount   3,600,000                            
Offering costs   $ 1,300,000                            
Line of Credit | Credit facility                                
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                                
Loss on early extinguishment of debt         4,800,000                      
Interest rate                           4.82%    
Credit facility maximum borrowing capacity         $ 1,250,000,000                 $ 1,250,000,000    
Number of debt instrument extension options         2                 2    
Extension period                           6 months    
Line of Credit | Credit facility | Variable Rate Component One                                
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                                
Basis spread on variable rate                           0.10%    
Line of Credit | Credit facility | Variable Rate Component Two                                
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                                
Basis spread on variable rate                           0.85%    
Line of Credit | Credit facility | Fed Funds Effective Rate Overnight Index Swap Rate | Variable Rate Component Two                                
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                                
Basis spread on variable rate         0.50%                      
Line of Credit | Credit facility | Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) | Variable Rate Component One                                
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                                
Basis spread on variable rate         0.10%                      
Line of Credit | Credit facility | Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) | Variable Rate Component Two                                
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                                
Basis spread on variable rate         1.10%                      
Line of Credit | Credit facility | Minimum                                
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                                
Facility fee percentage         0.125%                      
Line of Credit | Credit facility | Minimum | Base Rate | Variable Rate Component Two                                
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                                
Basis spread on variable rate         0.00%                      
Line of Credit | Credit facility | Minimum | Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) | Variable Rate Component One                                
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                                
Basis spread on variable rate         72.50%                      
Line of Credit | Credit facility | Maximum                                
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                                
Facility fee percentage         0.30%                      
Line of Credit | Credit facility | Maximum | Base Rate | Variable Rate Component Two                                
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                                
Basis spread on variable rate         40.00%                      
Line of Credit | Credit facility | Maximum | Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) | Variable Rate Component One                                
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                                
Basis spread on variable rate         1.40%                      
Single Family Homes                                
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                                
Number of Properties | single_family_property                           61,479    
Single Family Homes | Secured Debt | AMH 2014-SFR2 securitization, net                                
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                                
Number of collateralized homes released | home             4,516                  
Restricted cash released             $ 10,300,000                  
Proceeds from asset-backed securitization certificates in investment payoff             $ 25,700,000                  
Single Family Homes | Secured Debt | AMH 2015-SFR1 securitization, net                                
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                                
Number of collateralized homes released | home     4,661                          
Restricted cash released     $ 16,000,000.0                          
Single Family Homes | Secured Debt | AMH 2014-SFR3 securitization, net                                
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                                
Number of collateralized homes released | home         4,541                      
Restricted cash released         $ 10,900,000                      
Single Family Homes | Secured Debt | AMH 2015-SFR2 securitization, net                                
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                                
Number of collateralized homes released | home 4,147                              
Restricted cash released $ 12,800,000                              
Single Family Homes | AMH 2015-SFR1 securitization, net | Secured Debt                                
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                                
Debt instrument, face amount                         $ 552,800,000      
Debt instrument term                         30 years      
Weighted-average interest rate                         4.14%      
Number of Properties | single_family_property                         4,661      
Proceeds from asset-backed securitizations                         $ 552,800,000      
Asset-backed securitizations, issuance costs                         $ 13,300,000      
Single Family Homes | AMH 2015-SFR2 securitization, net | Secured Debt                                
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                                
Debt instrument, face amount                       $ 477,700,000        
Debt instrument term                       30 years        
Weighted-average interest rate                       4.36%        
Number of Properties | single_family_property                       4,125        
Proceeds from asset-backed securitizations                       $ 477,700,000        
Asset-backed securitizations, issuance costs                       $ 11,300,000        
v3.25.4
Debt - Schedule of Encumbered Properties (Details)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2025
USD ($)
property
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
property
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Single-family properties in operation, net $ 11,011,633 $ 10,880,599
Encumbered Properties    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Number of Properties | property 0 8,819
Single-family properties in operation, net $ 0 $ 1,083,774
Encumbered Properties | AMH 2015-SFR1 securitization, net    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Number of Properties | property 0 4,666
Single-family properties in operation, net $ 0 $ 560,692
Encumbered Properties | AMH 2015-SFR2 securitization, net    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Number of Properties | property 0 4,153
Single-family properties in operation, net $ 0 $ 523,082
v3.25.4
Debt - Schedule of Interest Expense (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]      
Gross interest cost $ 240,406 $ 218,494 $ 195,430
Capitalized interest (55,208) (53,143) (55,232)
Interest expense $ 185,198 $ 165,351 $ 140,198
v3.25.4
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]    
Resident security deposits $ 121,025 $ 123,377
Accrued interest 68,763 65,824
Accrued property taxes 65,328 61,044
Accrued construction and maintenance liabilities 57,662 80,710
Prepaid rent $ 33,189 $ 30,153
Operating lease, liability, statement of financial position [Extensible Enumeration] Operating lease liabilities Operating lease liabilities
Operating lease liabilities $ 17,196 $ 16,309
Accounts payable 322 96
Liability for consolidated land not owned (see Note 2) 0 74,518
Other accrued liabilities 73,394 69,728
Total $ 436,879 $ 521,759
v3.25.4
Shareholders' Equity / Partners' Capital - Class A Common Shares / Units (Details)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
$ / shares
shares
Mar. 31, 2024
shares
Mar. 31, 2023
USD ($)
shares
Mar. 31, 2022
$ / shares
shares
Dec. 31, 2025
USD ($)
$ / shares
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
$ / shares
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Class of Stock [Line Items]              
Exchange rate         1    
Class A common shares              
Class of Stock [Line Items]              
Common shares, par value (in dollars per share) | $ / shares $ 0.01       $ 0.01 $ 0.01  
Offering costs | $         $ 0 $ 257 $ 400
Class A common shares | Public Stock Offering              
Class of Stock [Line Items]              
Sale of stock, number of shares issued in transaction (in shares) | shares       23,000,000      
Common shares, par value (in dollars per share) | $ / shares       $ 0.01      
Class A common shares | Public Stock Offering - Issued Directly By The Company              
Class of Stock [Line Items]              
Sale of stock, number of shares issued in transaction (in shares) | shares       10,000,000      
Class A common shares | Public Stock Offering - Forward Sales Agreement              
Class of Stock [Line Items]              
Sale of stock, number of shares issued in transaction (in shares) | shares 2,987,024 2,987,024 8,000,000 13,000,000      
Sale of stock, consideration received on transaction | $     $ 298,400        
Offering costs | $ $ 200            
American Homes 4 Rent              
Class of Stock [Line Items]              
General partner interest (percent)         87.90% 87.80%  
v3.25.4
Shareholders' Equity / Partners' Capital - At the Market Common Share Offering Program (Details) - Class A common shares - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Mar. 31, 2024
Mar. 31, 2023
Mar. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Class of Stock [Line Items]              
Proceeds from issuance of Class A common shares         $ 0 $ 143,074 $ 398,600
Offering costs         0 $ 257 $ 400
At the Market - Common Share Offering Program              
Class of Stock [Line Items]              
Shares authorized for future issuance, value         $ 1,000,000    
Shares issued (in shares)         0 932,746 2,799,683
Proceeds from issuance of Class A common shares           $ 33,700 $ 102,000
Offering costs           $ 500 $ 1,700
Aggregate stock issued under program (in shares)         6,719,453    
Shares available for future issuance, value         $ 753,700    
Public Stock Offering - Forward Sales Agreement              
Class of Stock [Line Items]              
Proceeds from issuance of Class A common shares $ 110,600            
Offering costs $ 200            
Sale of stock, number of shares issued in transaction (in shares) 2,987,024 2,987,024 8,000,000 13,000,000      
Payment of financing and stock issuance costs $ 800            
v3.25.4
Shareholders' Equity / Partners' Capital - Share Repurchase Program (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions
1 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2026
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Feb. 28, 2026
Dec. 31, 2018
Class A common shares            
Class of Stock [Line Items]            
Repurchase of class A common stock, authorized amount           $ 300.0
Repurchased and retired (in shares)   4.7        
Weight-average price of shares acquired (in USD per share)   $ 31.77        
Shares repurchased   $ 150.0        
Remaining repurchase authorization amount   115.1        
Class A common shares | Subsequent Events            
Class of Stock [Line Items]            
Repurchase of class A common stock, authorized amount         $ 500.0  
Repurchased and retired (in shares) 3.7          
Weight-average price of shares acquired (in USD per share) $ 31.49          
Shares repurchased $ 115.1          
Class A common shares | Common Stock            
Class of Stock [Line Items]            
Repurchased and retired (in shares)     0.0 0.0    
Preferred shares            
Class of Stock [Line Items]            
Repurchase of class A common stock, authorized amount           $ 250.0
Repurchased and retired (in shares)     0.0 0.0    
Remaining repurchase authorization amount   $ 250.0        
Preferred shares | Subsequent Events            
Class of Stock [Line Items]            
Repurchase of class A common stock, authorized amount         $ 250.0  
v3.25.4
Shareholders' Equity / Partners' Capital - Class B Common Shares (Details) - Class B common shares
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
vote
shares
Class of Stock [Line Items]  
Number of votes | vote 50
Maximum  
Class of Stock [Line Items]  
Voting interest percent 30.00%
2012 Offering | AH LLC  
Class of Stock [Line Items]  
Common stock issued in connection with investment (in shares) | shares 635,075
v3.25.4
Shareholders' Equity / Partners' Capital - Perpetual Preferred Shares / Units (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Class of Stock [Line Items]    
Outstanding shares (in shares) 9,200,000 9,200,000
Current Liquidation Value $ 230,000 $ 230,000
Liquidation preference per share (in dollars per share) $ 25.00  
Threshold period for redemption following change in control 120 days  
Series G perpetual preferred shares    
Class of Stock [Line Items]    
Dividend Rate 5.875%  
Outstanding shares (in shares) 4,600,000 4,600,000
Current Liquidation Value $ 115,000 $ 115,000
Series H perpetual preferred shares    
Class of Stock [Line Items]    
Dividend Rate 6.25%  
Outstanding shares (in shares) 4,600,000 4,600,000
Current Liquidation Value $ 115,000 $ 115,000
v3.25.4
Shareholders' Equity / Partners' Capital - Distributions (Details) - $ / shares
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Class of Stock [Line Items]      
Dividends declared on common shares (in dollars per share) $ 1.20 $ 1.04 $ 0.88
Minimum      
Class of Stock [Line Items]      
REIT taxable income allocation, percentage 90.00%    
Maximum      
Class of Stock [Line Items]      
REIT taxable income allocation, percentage 100.00%    
Class A common shares      
Class of Stock [Line Items]      
Dividends declared on common shares (in dollars per share) $ 1.20 1.04 0.88
Class B common shares      
Class of Stock [Line Items]      
Dividends declared on common shares (in dollars per share) $ 1.20 1.04 0.88
Series G perpetual preferred shares      
Class of Stock [Line Items]      
Cumulative annual cash dividend rate 5.875%    
Dividends declared on preferred shares (in dollars per share) $ 1.47 1.47 1.47
Series H perpetual preferred shares      
Class of Stock [Line Items]      
Cumulative annual cash dividend rate 6.25%    
Dividends declared on preferred shares (in dollars per share) $ 1.56 $ 1.56 $ 1.56
v3.25.4
Shareholders' Equity / Partners' Capital - Noncontrolling Interest (Details) - Operating Partnership Legal Entity - Class A common units - shares
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Class of Stock [Line Items]    
Operating partnership units (in shares) 417,133,720 421,000,048
AH LLC    
Class of Stock [Line Items]    
Operating partnership units (in shares) 49,879,990 50,779,990
Percentage of units outstanding 12.00% 12.10%
Nonrelated Party    
Class of Stock [Line Items]    
Operating partnership units (in shares) 596,990 596,990
Percentage of units outstanding 0.10% 0.10%
v3.25.4
Share-Based Compensation - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Feb. 21, 2024
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2021
Class of Stock [Line Items]          
Required retirement notice period   6 months      
Restricted Share Units (RSU)          
Class of Stock [Line Items]          
Unrecognized compensation expense   $ 19.0      
Weighted-average period for compensation expense recognition   1 year 7 months 6 days      
Performance Share Units (PSU)          
Class of Stock [Line Items]          
Unrecognized compensation expense   $ 8.3      
Weighted-average period for compensation expense recognition   1 year 2 months 12 days      
2021 Equity Incentive Plan          
Class of Stock [Line Items]          
Required retirement notice period   6 months      
2021 Equity Incentive Plan | Class A common shares          
Class of Stock [Line Items]          
Shares available for issuance (in shares)         9,544,095
2021 Equity Incentive Plan | Restricted Share Units (RSU)          
Class of Stock [Line Items]          
Granted (in shares)   514,636 701,342 509,730  
2021 Equity Incentive Plan | Restricted Share Units (RSU) | Employees | Chief Financial Officer          
Class of Stock [Line Items]          
Award vesting period 5 years        
Granted (in shares) 143,968        
2021 Equity Incentive Plan | Restricted Share Units (RSU) | Maximum | Employees          
Class of Stock [Line Items]          
Award vesting period   3 years 3 years 3 years  
2021 Equity Incentive Plan | Restricted Share Units (RSU) | Maximum | Non-Management Trustees          
Class of Stock [Line Items]          
Award vesting period   1 year 1 year 1 year  
2021 Equity Incentive Plan | Stock options          
Class of Stock [Line Items]          
Expiration period   10 years 10 years 10 years  
2021 Equity Incentive Plan | Performance Share Units (PSU)          
Class of Stock [Line Items]          
Award vesting period   3 years 3 years 3 years  
Granted (in shares)   227,616 254,157 227,033  
Award requisite service period   3 years 3 years 3 years  
2021 Equity Incentive Plan | Performance Share Units (PSU) | Minimum          
Class of Stock [Line Items]          
Percentage of units expected to vest (percent)   0.00%      
2021 Equity Incentive Plan | Performance Share Units (PSU) | Maximum          
Class of Stock [Line Items]          
Percentage of units expected to vest (percent)   200.00%      
2021 Employee Stock Purchase Plan          
Class of Stock [Line Items]          
Purchase period   6 months      
Purchase price of common stock (percent)   85.00%      
2021 Employee Stock Purchase Plan | Class A common shares          
Class of Stock [Line Items]          
Number of shares available to grant (in shares)   3,000,000      
v3.25.4
Share-Based Compensation - Stock Option Activity (Details) - Stock options - 2021 Equity Incentive Plan - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Shares        
Options outstanding, beginning of period (in shares) 329,500 522,675 730,550  
Granted (in shares) 0 0 0  
Exercised (in shares) (139,000) (193,175) (207,875)  
Forfeited (in shares) 0 0 0  
Options outstanding, end of period (in shares) 190,500 329,500 522,675 730,550
Options exercisable (in shares) 190,500      
Weighted-Average Exercise Price        
Options outstanding, beginning balance (in dollars per share) $ 19.83 $ 18.45 $ 17.97  
Granted (in dollars per share) 0 0 0  
Exercised (in dollars per share) 18.11 16.11 16.76  
Forfeited (in dollars per share) 0 0 0  
Options outstanding, ending balance (in dollars per share) 21.09 $ 19.83 $ 18.45 $ 17.97
Options exercisable (in dollars per share) $ 21.09      
Options outstanding, weighted average remaining contractual life 1 year 4 months 24 days 2 years 1 month 6 days 2 years 6 months 3 years
Options exercisable, weighted average remaining contractual life 1 year 4 months 24 days      
Aggregate Intrinsic Value        
Options outstanding, intrinsic value $ 2,098 $ 5,796 $ 9,150 $ 8,889
Exercised, intrinsic value 2,551 $ 4,019 $ 3,852  
Options exercisable, intrinsic value $ 2,098      
v3.25.4
Share-Based Compensation - RSU and PSU Activity (Details) - 2021 Equity Incentive Plan - $ / shares
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Restricted Share Units (RSU)      
Share Units      
Beginning of period (in shares) 1,187,544 1,090,522 1,024,722
Granted (in shares) 514,636 701,342 509,730
Vested (in shares) (559,079) (559,257) (418,351)
Forfeited (in shares) (34,822) (45,063) (25,579)
End of period (in shares) 1,108,279 1,187,544 1,090,522
Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value      
Beginning of period (in dollars per share) $ 35.66 $ 34.64 $ 33.99
Awarded (in dollars per share) 36.42 35.70 33.24
Vested (in dollars per share) 36.34 33.80 31.40
Forfeited (in dollars per share) 35.69 34.85 33.45
End of period (in dollars per share) $ 35.66 $ 35.66 $ 34.64
Performance Share Units (PSU)      
Share Units      
Beginning of period (in shares) 677,298 520,219 294,423
Granted (in shares) 227,616 254,157 227,033
Adjustment for performance achievement (in shares) 170,757 75,109  
Vested (in shares) (370,854) (167,428) 0
Forfeited (in shares) (4,044) (4,759) (1,237)
End of period (in shares) 700,773 677,298 520,219
Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value      
Beginning of period (in dollars per share) $ 41.76 $ 40.68 $ 41.07
Awarded (in dollars per share) 43.18 41.46 40.19
Adjustment for performance achievement (in dollars per share) 43.99 34.83  
Vested (in dollars per share) 43.99 34.83 0
Forfeited (in dollars per share) 41.62 41.51 43.91
End of period (in dollars per share) $ 41.39 $ 41.76 $ 40.68
Performance period 3 years 3 years 3 years
v3.25.4
Share-Based Compensation - PSU TSR Valuation Inputs (Details) - Class A common shares - PSU TSR Awards
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Expected term (years) 3 years 3 years 3 years
Dividend yield 2.83% 2.44% 2.09%
Estimated volatility 22.48% 23.83% 27.45%
Risk-free interest rate 4.49% 4.19% 4.16%
Historical volatility (percent) 50.00% 50.00% 50.00%
Implied volatility (percent) 50.00% 50.00% 50.00%
v3.25.4
Share-Based Compensation - Noncash Share-Based Compensation Expense (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items]      
Total noncash share-based compensation expense $ 25,815 $ 30,984 $ 25,370
General and administrative expense      
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items]      
Total noncash share-based compensation expense 16,078 20,617 16,379
Property management expenses      
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items]      
Total noncash share-based compensation expense 4,090 4,814 4,030
Acquisition and other transaction costs      
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items]      
Total noncash share-based compensation expense $ 5,647 $ 5,553 $ 4,961
v3.25.4
Earnings per Share / Unit - Computation of Net Income Per Common Share (Details)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
USD ($)
$ / shares
shares
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
$ / shares
shares
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
$ / shares
shares
Numerator:      
Net income $ 513,392 $ 468,142 $ 432,142
Less:      
Noncontrolling interest 60,418 55,716 51,974
Dividends on preferred shares 13,944 13,944 13,944
Allocation to participating securities 1,332 1,317 1,083
Numerator for income per common share/unit–basic 437,698 397,165 365,141
Numerator for income per common share/unit–diluted $ 437,698 $ 397,165 $ 365,141
Denominator:      
Weighted-average common shares outstanding - basic (in shares) | shares 370,556,400 367,454,012 362,024,968
Effect of dilutive securities:      
Share-based compensation plan and forward sale equity contracts (in shares) | shares 350,182 535,525 452,248
Weighted-average common shares outstanding - diluted (in shares) | shares 370,906,582 367,989,537 362,477,216
Net income per common share:      
Basic (in dollars per share) | $ / shares $ 1.18 $ 1.08 $ 1.01
Diluted (in dollars per share) | $ / shares $ 1.18 $ 1.08 $ 1.01
Exchange rate 1    
v3.25.4
Earnings per Share / Unit - Operating Partnership's Computation of Net Income Per Common Unit (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Numerator:      
Net income $ 513,392 $ 468,142 $ 432,142
Less:      
Preferred distributions 13,944 13,944 13,944
Allocation to participating securities 1,332 1,317 1,083
Numerator for income per common share/unit–basic 437,698 397,165 365,141
Numerator for income per common share/unit–diluted $ 437,698 $ 397,165 $ 365,141
Effect of dilutive securities:      
Share-based compensation plan and forward sale equity contracts (in shares) 350,182 535,525 452,248
American Homes 4 Rent, L.P.      
Numerator:      
Net income $ 513,392 $ 468,142 $ 432,142
Less:      
Preferred distributions 13,944 13,944 13,944
Allocation to participating securities 1,332 1,317 1,083
Numerator for income per common share/unit–basic 498,116 452,881 417,115
Numerator for income per common share/unit–diluted $ 498,116 $ 452,881 $ 417,115
Denominator:      
Weighted-average common units outstanding - basic (in shares) 421,550,914 418,830,992 413,401,948
Effect of dilutive securities:      
Share-based compensation plan and forward sale equity contracts (in shares) 350,182 535,525 452,248
Weighted-average common units outstanding-diluted (in shares) 421,901,096 419,366,517 413,854,196
Net income per common unit:      
Basic (in dollars per share) $ 1.18 $ 1.08 $ 1.01
Diluted (in dollars per share) $ 1.18 $ 1.08 $ 1.01
v3.25.4
Fair Value - Schedule of Carrying Values and Fair Values of Debt Instruments (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Carrying Value    
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]    
Revolving credit facility $ 360,000 $ 0
Total debt 5,095,735 5,010,762
Carrying Value | Total asset-backed securitizations, net    
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]    
Total asset-backed securitizations and unsecured senior notes, net 0 924,344
Carrying Value | AMH 2015-SFR1 securitization, net    
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]    
Total asset-backed securitizations and unsecured senior notes, net 0 494,635
Carrying Value | AMH 2015-SFR2 securitization, net    
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]    
Total asset-backed securitizations and unsecured senior notes, net 0 429,709
Carrying Value | Total unsecured senior notes, net    
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]    
Total asset-backed securitizations and unsecured senior notes, net 4,735,735 4,086,418
Carrying Value | 2028 unsecured senior notes, net    
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]    
Total asset-backed securitizations and unsecured senior notes, net 498,323 497,534
Carrying Value | 2029 unsecured senior notes, net    
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]    
Total asset-backed securitizations and unsecured senior notes, net 398,229 397,665
Carrying Value | 2030 unsecured senior notes, net    
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]    
Total asset-backed securitizations and unsecured senior notes, net 642,250 0
Carrying Value | 2031 unsecured senior notes, net    
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]    
Total asset-backed securitizations and unsecured senior notes, net 444,249 443,210
Carrying Value | 2032 unsecured senior notes, net    
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]    
Total asset-backed securitizations and unsecured senior notes, net 587,497 585,509
Carrying Value | 2034 unsecured senior notes I, net    
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]    
Total asset-backed securitizations and unsecured senior notes, net 595,230 594,640
Carrying Value | 2034 unsecured senior notes II, net    
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]    
Total asset-backed securitizations and unsecured senior notes, net 494,031 493,336
Carrying Value | 2035 unsecured senior notes, net    
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]    
Total asset-backed securitizations and unsecured senior notes, net 493,863 493,150
Carrying Value | 2051 unsecured senior notes, net    
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]    
Total asset-backed securitizations and unsecured senior notes, net 292,115 291,807
Carrying Value | 2052 unsecured senior notes, net    
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]    
Total asset-backed securitizations and unsecured senior notes, net 289,948 289,567
Fair Value    
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]    
Revolving credit facility 360,000 0
Total debt 4,990,714 4,741,998
Fair Value | Total asset-backed securitizations, net    
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]    
Total asset-backed securitizations and unsecured senior notes, net 0 929,092
Fair Value | AMH 2015-SFR1 securitization, net    
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]    
Total asset-backed securitizations and unsecured senior notes, net 0 496,776
Fair Value | AMH 2015-SFR2 securitization, net    
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]    
Total asset-backed securitizations and unsecured senior notes, net 0 432,316
Fair Value | Total unsecured senior notes, net    
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]    
Total asset-backed securitizations and unsecured senior notes, net 4,630,714 3,812,906
Fair Value | 2028 unsecured senior notes, net    
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]    
Total asset-backed securitizations and unsecured senior notes, net 501,385 488,265
Fair Value | 2029 unsecured senior notes, net    
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]    
Total asset-backed securitizations and unsecured senior notes, net 406,716 397,064
Fair Value | 2030 unsecured senior notes, net    
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]    
Total asset-backed securitizations and unsecured senior notes, net 663,436 0
Fair Value | 2031 unsecured senior notes, net    
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]    
Total asset-backed securitizations and unsecured senior notes, net 402,764 376,947
Fair Value | 2032 unsecured senior notes, net    
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]    
Total asset-backed securitizations and unsecured senior notes, net 567,708 537,174
Fair Value | 2034 unsecured senior notes I, net    
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]    
Total asset-backed securitizations and unsecured senior notes, net 620,784 597,504
Fair Value | 2034 unsecured senior notes II, net    
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]    
Total asset-backed securitizations and unsecured senior notes, net 517,225 496,185
Fair Value | 2035 unsecured senior notes, net    
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]    
Total asset-backed securitizations and unsecured senior notes, net 508,475 487,335
Fair Value | 2051 unsecured senior notes, net    
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]    
Total asset-backed securitizations and unsecured senior notes, net 203,439 198,174
Fair Value | 2052 unsecured senior notes, net    
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]    
Total asset-backed securitizations and unsecured senior notes, net $ 238,782 $ 234,258
v3.25.4
Fair Value - Narrative (Details) - Treasury Lock - Designated as Hedging Instrument
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2025
USD ($)
treasury_lock_agreement
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2024
USD ($)
treasury_lock_agreement
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]      
Number of treasury lock agreements | treasury_lock_agreement 2   2
Derivative, notional amount $ 200.0   $ 200.0
Term of contract 10 years 10 years 10 years
Treasury locks aggregate fair value   $ 8.6  
v3.25.4
Fair Value - Schedule of Single-Family Properties and Land (Details) - Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 - Fair Value, Nonrecurring - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]      
Pre-impairment carrying value $ 149,398 $ 59,195 $ 14,633
Total impairments (34,363) (9,163) (1,908)
Fair value $ 115,035 $ 50,032 $ 12,725
v3.25.4
Related Party Transactions (Details) - shares
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Class A common shares    
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]    
Common stock outstanding (in shares) 366,021,665 368,987,993
Class B common shares    
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]    
Common stock outstanding (in shares) 635,075 635,075
Affiliated Entity    
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]    
Percent of shares held 19.30% 23.00%
Affiliated Entity | Class A common shares    
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]    
Percent of shares held 8.30% 12.40%
Affiliated Entity | Class B common shares    
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]    
Common stock outstanding (in shares) 635,075 635,075
Affiliated Entity | Class A common units    
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]    
Common stock outstanding (in shares) 49,372,165 50,622,165
v3.25.4
Commitments and Contingencies - Narrative (Details)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
USD ($)
single_family_property
lot
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Purchase Commitment, Excluding Long-Term Commitment [Line Items]      
Single-family properties sales in escrow | single_family_property 248    
Land lot sales in escrow | lot 195    
Single-family properties sales in escrow, selling price $ 92.9    
Retirement plan, company contributions 4.0 $ 3.8 $ 3.6
Surety Bond      
Purchase Commitment, Excluding Long-Term Commitment [Line Items]      
Outstanding principal on non-recourse guarantee 169.9    
Land      
Purchase Commitment, Excluding Long-Term Commitment [Line Items]      
Purchase price of commitment to acquire single-family properties $ 86.5    
Minimum      
Purchase Commitment, Excluding Long-Term Commitment [Line Items]      
Remaining lease term 1 year    
Maximum      
Purchase Commitment, Excluding Long-Term Commitment [Line Items]      
Remaining lease term 6 years    
v3.25.4
Commitments and Contingencies - Schedule of Operating Leases (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]      
Lease costs $ 4,262 $ 4,018 $ 4,014
Other Operating Lease Information      
Weighted-average remaining lease term 4 years 8 months 12 days 5 years 3 months 18 days  
Weighted-average discount rate 3.90% 3.20%  
v3.25.4
Commitments and Contingencies - Schedule of Future Lease Obligations (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]    
2026 $ 4,353  
2027 4,041  
2028 3,494  
2029 3,106  
2030 2,696  
Thereafter 1,090  
Total lease payments 18,780  
Less: imputed interest (1,584)  
Operating lease liabilities $ 17,196 $ 16,309
v3.25.4
Segment Reporting - Narrative (Details)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
segment
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Number of operating segments 1
Number of reportable segments 1
Period of operating lease 1 year
v3.25.4
Segment Reporting - Schedule of Revenues and Significant Segment Expenses (Details) - Reportable Segment - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]      
Total property operating expenses $ 663,954 $ 625,883 $ 599,459
Property tax expense      
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]      
Total property operating expenses 265,037 252,406 239,425
HOA fees      
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]      
Total property operating expenses 28,656 26,911 25,768
Repairs and maintenance and turnover costs      
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]      
Total property operating expenses 351,129 326,745 316,318
Insurance      
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]      
Total property operating expenses $ 19,132 $ 19,821 $ 17,948
v3.25.4
Segment Reporting - Schedule of Segment Reporting (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]      
Rents and other single-family property revenues $ 1,850,234 $ 1,728,697 $ 1,623,605
Noncash share-based compensation 25,815 30,984 25,370
General and administrative expense 83,006 83,590 74,615
Acquisition and other transaction costs 12,259 12,192 16,910
Depreciation and amortization 504,341 477,010 456,550
Hurricane-related charges, net 0 8,884 0
Loss on early extinguishment of debt (396) (6,323) 0
Gain on sale and impairment of single-family properties and other, net 231,460 225,756 209,834
Net income 513,392 468,142 432,142
Reportable Segment      
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]      
Core revenues 1,609,010 1,507,266 1,408,050
Cost of goods and services sold 663,954 625,883 599,459
Total core property operating expenses 553,448 528,959 503,237
Core NOI 1,055,562 978,307 904,813
Tenant charge-backs 241,224 221,431 215,555
Rents and other single-family property revenues 1,850,234 1,728,697 1,623,605
Noncash share-based compensation (4,090) (4,814) (4,030)
General and administrative expense (83,006) (83,590) (74,615)
Interest expense (185,198) (165,351) (140,198)
Acquisition and other transaction costs (12,259) (12,192) (16,910)
Depreciation and amortization (504,341) (477,010) (456,550)
Hurricane-related charges, net 0 (8,884) 0
Loss on early extinguishment of debt (396) (6,323) 0
Gain on sale and impairment of single-family properties and other, net 231,460 225,756 209,834
Other income and expense, net 15,660 22,243 9,798
Net income 513,392 468,142 432,142
Reportable Segment | Property tax expense      
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]      
Cost of goods and services sold 265,037 252,406 239,425
Reportable Segment | HOA fees, net of tenant charge-backs      
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]      
Cost of goods and services sold 28,656 26,911 25,768
Reportable Segment | Repairs and maintenance and turnover costs, net of tenant charge-backs      
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]      
Cost of goods and services sold 119,299 113,206 108,373
Reportable Segment | Insurance      
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]      
Cost of goods and services sold 19,132 19,821 17,948
Reportable Segment | Property management expenses, net of tenant charge-backs and excluding share-based compensation      
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]      
Cost of goods and services sold $ 121,324 $ 116,615 $ 111,723
v3.25.4
Subsequent Events (Details)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands
2 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Feb. 12, 2026
$ / shares
Feb. 13, 2026
USD ($)
property
Dec. 31, 2025
USD ($)
$ / shares
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
$ / shares
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
$ / shares
Feb. 28, 2026
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2018
USD ($)
Subsequent Event [Line Items]              
Dividends declared on common shares (in dollars per share) | $ / shares     $ 1.20 $ 1.04 $ 0.88    
Total     $ 5,160,000 $ 5,075,391      
Credit facility              
Subsequent Event [Line Items]              
Proceeds from revolving credit facility     $ 770,000 $ 400,000 $ 200,000    
Class A common shares              
Subsequent Event [Line Items]              
Dividends declared on common shares (in dollars per share) | $ / shares     $ 1.20 $ 1.04 $ 0.88    
Remaining repurchase authorization amount     $ 115,100        
Repurchase of class A common stock, authorized amount             $ 300,000
Class B common shares              
Subsequent Event [Line Items]              
Dividends declared on common shares (in dollars per share) | $ / shares     $ 1.20 $ 1.04 $ 0.88    
Line of Credit | Credit facility              
Subsequent Event [Line Items]              
Total     $ 360,000 $ 0      
Subsequent Events              
Subsequent Event [Line Items]              
Number of properties acquired | property   207          
Cost of properties acquired   $ 85,800          
Number of real estate properties sold | property   307          
Proceeds from sale of properties and land   $ 85,500          
Subsequent Events | Class A common shares              
Subsequent Event [Line Items]              
Dividends declared on common shares (in dollars per share) | $ / shares $ 0.33            
Repurchase of class A common stock, authorized amount           $ 500,000  
Subsequent Events | Class B common shares              
Subsequent Event [Line Items]              
Dividends declared on common shares (in dollars per share) | $ / shares $ 0.33            
Subsequent Events | Line of Credit | Credit facility              
Subsequent Event [Line Items]              
Proceeds from revolving credit facility   20,000          
Total   $ 380,000          
v3.25.4
Schedule III - Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation - Schedule of Properties (Details)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
USD ($)
single_family_property
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2022
USD ($)
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of Single-Family Properties | single_family_property 61,479      
Initial cost to company, land $ 2,860,179      
Initial cost to company, buildings and improvements 9,851,590      
Cost capitalized subsequent to acquisition, land 720,178      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition, buildings and improvements 2,466,820      
Total cost, land 3,580,357      
Total cost, buildings and improvements 12,318,410      
Total 15,898,767      
Accumulated Depreciation (3,427,687)      
Net Cost Basis 12,471,080      
Aggregate cost of consolidated real estate for federal income tax purposes 15,800,000      
Gross Book Value of Encumbered Assets $ 0      
Total single-family properties in operation        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of Single-Family Properties | single_family_property 60,337      
Initial cost to company, land $ 2,406,467      
Initial cost to company, buildings and improvements 9,702,352      
Cost capitalized subsequent to acquisition, land 0      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition, buildings and improvements 2,269,609      
Total cost, land 2,406,467      
Total cost, buildings and improvements 11,971,961      
Total 14,378,428 $ 13,929,467 $ 12,885,689 $ 12,325,124
Accumulated Depreciation (3,366,795) $ (3,048,868) $ (2,719,970) $ (2,386,452)
Net Cost Basis $ 11,011,633      
Total single-family properties in operation | Albuquerque, NM        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of Single-Family Properties | single_family_property 268      
Initial cost to company, land $ 9,899      
Initial cost to company, buildings and improvements 39,656      
Cost capitalized subsequent to acquisition, land 0      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition, buildings and improvements 7,519      
Total cost, land 9,899      
Total cost, buildings and improvements 47,175      
Total 57,074      
Accumulated Depreciation (15,162)      
Net Cost Basis $ 41,912      
Total single-family properties in operation | Atlanta, GA        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of Single-Family Properties | single_family_property 5,944      
Initial cost to company, land $ 222,268      
Initial cost to company, buildings and improvements 988,534      
Cost capitalized subsequent to acquisition, land 0      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition, buildings and improvements 233,432      
Total cost, land 222,268      
Total cost, buildings and improvements 1,221,966      
Total 1,444,234      
Accumulated Depreciation (314,938)      
Net Cost Basis $ 1,129,296      
Total single-family properties in operation | Austin, TX        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of Single-Family Properties | single_family_property 499      
Initial cost to company, land $ 19,676      
Initial cost to company, buildings and improvements 73,013      
Cost capitalized subsequent to acquisition, land 0      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition, buildings and improvements 13,628      
Total cost, land 19,676      
Total cost, buildings and improvements 86,641      
Total 106,317      
Accumulated Depreciation (30,906)      
Net Cost Basis $ 75,411      
Total single-family properties in operation | Boise, ID        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of Single-Family Properties | single_family_property 1,107      
Initial cost to company, land $ 50,319      
Initial cost to company, buildings and improvements 246,203      
Cost capitalized subsequent to acquisition, land 0      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition, buildings and improvements 60,125      
Total cost, land 50,319      
Total cost, buildings and improvements 306,328      
Total 356,647      
Accumulated Depreciation (48,983)      
Net Cost Basis $ 307,664      
Total single-family properties in operation | Charleston, SC        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of Single-Family Properties | single_family_property 1,665      
Initial cost to company, land $ 72,565      
Initial cost to company, buildings and improvements 275,766      
Cost capitalized subsequent to acquisition, land 0      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition, buildings and improvements 65,912      
Total cost, land 72,565      
Total cost, buildings and improvements 341,678      
Total 414,243      
Accumulated Depreciation (84,941)      
Net Cost Basis $ 329,302      
Total single-family properties in operation | Charlotte, NC        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of Single-Family Properties | single_family_property 4,237      
Initial cost to company, land $ 165,723      
Initial cost to company, buildings and improvements 674,304      
Cost capitalized subsequent to acquisition, land 0      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition, buildings and improvements 155,777      
Total cost, land 165,723      
Total cost, buildings and improvements 830,081      
Total 995,804      
Accumulated Depreciation (239,516)      
Net Cost Basis $ 756,288      
Total single-family properties in operation | Cincinnati, OH        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of Single-Family Properties | single_family_property 2,092      
Initial cost to company, land $ 69,811      
Initial cost to company, buildings and improvements 281,302      
Cost capitalized subsequent to acquisition, land 0      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition, buildings and improvements 71,537      
Total cost, land 69,811      
Total cost, buildings and improvements 352,839      
Total 422,650      
Accumulated Depreciation (136,386)      
Net Cost Basis $ 286,264      
Total single-family properties in operation | Colorado Springs, CO        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of Single-Family Properties | single_family_property 194      
Initial cost to company, land $ 16,130      
Initial cost to company, buildings and improvements 63,013      
Cost capitalized subsequent to acquisition, land 0      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition, buildings and improvements 9,640      
Total cost, land 16,130      
Total cost, buildings and improvements 72,653      
Total 88,783      
Accumulated Depreciation (8,060)      
Net Cost Basis $ 80,723      
Total single-family properties in operation | Columbus, OH        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of Single-Family Properties | single_family_property 2,251      
Initial cost to company, land $ 72,690      
Initial cost to company, buildings and improvements 324,081      
Cost capitalized subsequent to acquisition, land 0      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition, buildings and improvements 86,592      
Total cost, land 72,690      
Total cost, buildings and improvements 410,673      
Total 483,363      
Accumulated Depreciation (124,387)      
Net Cost Basis $ 358,976      
Total single-family properties in operation | Dallas-Fort Worth, TX        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of Single-Family Properties | single_family_property 3,663      
Initial cost to company, land $ 97,938      
Initial cost to company, buildings and improvements 446,634      
Cost capitalized subsequent to acquisition, land 0      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition, buildings and improvements 112,619      
Total cost, land 97,938      
Total cost, buildings and improvements 559,253      
Total 657,191      
Accumulated Depreciation (223,464)      
Net Cost Basis $ 433,727      
Total single-family properties in operation | Denver, CO        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of Single-Family Properties | single_family_property 886      
Initial cost to company, land $ 49,544      
Initial cost to company, buildings and improvements 208,913      
Cost capitalized subsequent to acquisition, land 0      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition, buildings and improvements 39,030      
Total cost, land 49,544      
Total cost, buildings and improvements 247,943      
Total 297,487      
Accumulated Depreciation (74,718)      
Net Cost Basis $ 222,769      
Total single-family properties in operation | Greater Chicago area, IL and IN        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of Single-Family Properties | single_family_property 1,500      
Initial cost to company, land $ 47,568      
Initial cost to company, buildings and improvements 186,639      
Cost capitalized subsequent to acquisition, land 0      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition, buildings and improvements 60,058      
Total cost, land 47,568      
Total cost, buildings and improvements 246,697      
Total 294,265      
Accumulated Depreciation (111,909)      
Net Cost Basis $ 182,356      
Total single-family properties in operation | Greensboro, NC        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of Single-Family Properties | single_family_property 714      
Initial cost to company, land $ 21,567      
Initial cost to company, buildings and improvements 97,568      
Cost capitalized subsequent to acquisition, land 0      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition, buildings and improvements 20,255      
Total cost, land 21,567      
Total cost, buildings and improvements 117,823      
Total 139,390      
Accumulated Depreciation (43,146)      
Net Cost Basis $ 96,244      
Total single-family properties in operation | Greenville, SC        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of Single-Family Properties | single_family_property 799      
Initial cost to company, land $ 23,950      
Initial cost to company, buildings and improvements 121,101      
Cost capitalized subsequent to acquisition, land 0      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition, buildings and improvements 22,912      
Total cost, land 23,950      
Total cost, buildings and improvements 144,013      
Total 167,963      
Accumulated Depreciation (46,371)      
Net Cost Basis $ 121,592      
Total single-family properties in operation | Houston, TX        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of Single-Family Properties | single_family_property 2,250      
Initial cost to company, land $ 51,571      
Initial cost to company, buildings and improvements 292,773      
Cost capitalized subsequent to acquisition, land 0      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition, buildings and improvements 67,189      
Total cost, land 51,571      
Total cost, buildings and improvements 359,962      
Total 411,533      
Accumulated Depreciation (135,065)      
Net Cost Basis $ 276,468      
Total single-family properties in operation | Indianapolis, IN        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of Single-Family Properties | single_family_property 2,993      
Initial cost to company, land $ 89,950      
Initial cost to company, buildings and improvements 366,563      
Cost capitalized subsequent to acquisition, land 0      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition, buildings and improvements 91,238      
Total cost, land 89,950      
Total cost, buildings and improvements 457,801      
Total 547,751      
Accumulated Depreciation (168,593)      
Net Cost Basis $ 379,158      
Total single-family properties in operation | Jacksonville, FL        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of Single-Family Properties | single_family_property 3,382      
Initial cost to company, land $ 124,641      
Initial cost to company, buildings and improvements 549,508      
Cost capitalized subsequent to acquisition, land 0      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition, buildings and improvements 132,337      
Total cost, land 124,641      
Total cost, buildings and improvements 681,845      
Total 806,486      
Accumulated Depreciation (165,722)      
Net Cost Basis $ 640,764      
Total single-family properties in operation | Kansas City, MO        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of Single-Family Properties | single_family_property 156      
Initial cost to company, land $ 8,259      
Initial cost to company, buildings and improvements 38,193      
Cost capitalized subsequent to acquisition, land 0      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition, buildings and improvements 408      
Total cost, land 8,259      
Total cost, buildings and improvements 38,601      
Total 46,860      
Accumulated Depreciation (1,618)      
Net Cost Basis $ 45,242      
Total single-family properties in operation | Knoxville, TN        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of Single-Family Properties | single_family_property 439      
Initial cost to company, land $ 16,037      
Initial cost to company, buildings and improvements 79,724      
Cost capitalized subsequent to acquisition, land 0      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition, buildings and improvements 11,881      
Total cost, land 16,037      
Total cost, buildings and improvements 91,605      
Total 107,642      
Accumulated Depreciation (30,804)      
Net Cost Basis $ 76,838      
Total single-family properties in operation | Las Vegas, NV        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of Single-Family Properties | single_family_property 2,733      
Initial cost to company, land $ 176,735      
Initial cost to company, buildings and improvements 533,638      
Cost capitalized subsequent to acquisition, land 0      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition, buildings and improvements 171,530      
Total cost, land 176,735      
Total cost, buildings and improvements 705,168      
Total 881,903      
Accumulated Depreciation (122,791)      
Net Cost Basis $ 759,112      
Total single-family properties in operation | Memphis, TN        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of Single-Family Properties | single_family_property 663      
Initial cost to company, land $ 25,187      
Initial cost to company, buildings and improvements 94,577      
Cost capitalized subsequent to acquisition, land 0      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition, buildings and improvements 18,087      
Total cost, land 25,187      
Total cost, buildings and improvements 112,664      
Total 137,851      
Accumulated Depreciation (33,980)      
Net Cost Basis $ 103,871      
Total single-family properties in operation | Miami, FL        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of Single-Family Properties | single_family_property 136      
Initial cost to company, land $ 1,621      
Initial cost to company, buildings and improvements 15,844      
Cost capitalized subsequent to acquisition, land 0      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition, buildings and improvements 4,376      
Total cost, land 1,621      
Total cost, buildings and improvements 20,220      
Total 21,841      
Accumulated Depreciation (9,080)      
Net Cost Basis $ 12,761      
Total single-family properties in operation | Milwaukee, WI        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of Single-Family Properties | single_family_property 56      
Initial cost to company, land $ 3,416      
Initial cost to company, buildings and improvements 9,541      
Cost capitalized subsequent to acquisition, land 0      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition, buildings and improvements 1,555      
Total cost, land 3,416      
Total cost, buildings and improvements 11,096      
Total 14,512      
Accumulated Depreciation (5,017)      
Net Cost Basis $ 9,495      
Total single-family properties in operation | Nashville, TN        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of Single-Family Properties | single_family_property 3,392      
Initial cost to company, land $ 144,689      
Initial cost to company, buildings and improvements 601,252      
Cost capitalized subsequent to acquisition, land 0      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition, buildings and improvements 147,474      
Total cost, land 144,689      
Total cost, buildings and improvements 748,726      
Total 893,415      
Accumulated Depreciation (213,852)      
Net Cost Basis $ 679,563      
Total single-family properties in operation | Oklahoma City, OK        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of Single-Family Properties | single_family_property 473      
Initial cost to company, land $ 16,138      
Initial cost to company, buildings and improvements 96,833      
Cost capitalized subsequent to acquisition, land 0      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition, buildings and improvements 1,873      
Total cost, land 16,138      
Total cost, buildings and improvements 98,706      
Total 114,844      
Accumulated Depreciation (4,088)      
Net Cost Basis $ 110,756      
Total single-family properties in operation | Orlando, FL        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of Single-Family Properties | single_family_property 2,227      
Initial cost to company, land $ 79,621      
Initial cost to company, buildings and improvements 386,683      
Cost capitalized subsequent to acquisition, land 0      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition, buildings and improvements 107,539      
Total cost, land 79,621      
Total cost, buildings and improvements 494,222      
Total 573,843      
Accumulated Depreciation (107,532)      
Net Cost Basis $ 466,311      
Total single-family properties in operation | Phoenix, AZ        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of Single-Family Properties | single_family_property 3,282      
Initial cost to company, land $ 159,558      
Initial cost to company, buildings and improvements 484,812      
Cost capitalized subsequent to acquisition, land 0      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition, buildings and improvements 110,117      
Total cost, land 159,558      
Total cost, buildings and improvements 594,929      
Total 754,487      
Accumulated Depreciation (172,452)      
Net Cost Basis $ 582,035      
Total single-family properties in operation | Portland, OR        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of Single-Family Properties | single_family_property 312      
Initial cost to company, land $ 25,109      
Initial cost to company, buildings and improvements 54,522      
Cost capitalized subsequent to acquisition, land 0      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition, buildings and improvements 6,658      
Total cost, land 25,109      
Total cost, buildings and improvements 61,180      
Total 86,289      
Accumulated Depreciation (18,613)      
Net Cost Basis $ 67,676      
Total single-family properties in operation | Raleigh, NC        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of Single-Family Properties | single_family_property 2,147      
Initial cost to company, land $ 79,849      
Initial cost to company, buildings and improvements 308,464      
Cost capitalized subsequent to acquisition, land 0      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition, buildings and improvements 54,706      
Total cost, land 79,849      
Total cost, buildings and improvements 363,170      
Total 443,019      
Accumulated Depreciation (128,079)      
Net Cost Basis $ 314,940      
Total single-family properties in operation | Salt Lake City, UT        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of Single-Family Properties | single_family_property 1,931      
Initial cost to company, land $ 123,819      
Initial cost to company, buildings and improvements 388,151      
Cost capitalized subsequent to acquisition, land 0      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition, buildings and improvements 84,520      
Total cost, land 123,819      
Total cost, buildings and improvements 472,671      
Total 596,490      
Accumulated Depreciation (137,863)      
Net Cost Basis $ 458,627      
Total single-family properties in operation | San Antonio, TX        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of Single-Family Properties | single_family_property 1,105      
Initial cost to company, land $ 33,283      
Initial cost to company, buildings and improvements 156,323      
Cost capitalized subsequent to acquisition, land 0      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition, buildings and improvements 38,194      
Total cost, land 33,283      
Total cost, buildings and improvements 194,517      
Total 227,800      
Accumulated Depreciation (57,248)      
Net Cost Basis $ 170,552      
Total single-family properties in operation | Savannah/Hilton Head, SC        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of Single-Family Properties | single_family_property 1,024      
Initial cost to company, land $ 39,705      
Initial cost to company, buildings and improvements 159,644      
Cost capitalized subsequent to acquisition, land 0      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition, buildings and improvements 27,652      
Total cost, land 39,705      
Total cost, buildings and improvements 187,296      
Total 227,001      
Accumulated Depreciation (51,542)      
Net Cost Basis $ 175,459      
Total single-family properties in operation | Seattle, WA        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of Single-Family Properties | single_family_property 1,072      
Initial cost to company, land $ 87,111      
Initial cost to company, buildings and improvements 251,342      
Cost capitalized subsequent to acquisition, land 0      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition, buildings and improvements 41,656      
Total cost, land 87,111      
Total cost, buildings and improvements 292,998      
Total 380,109      
Accumulated Depreciation (64,642)      
Net Cost Basis $ 315,467      
Total single-family properties in operation | Tampa, FL        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of Single-Family Properties | single_family_property 3,057      
Initial cost to company, land $ 127,686      
Initial cost to company, buildings and improvements 540,458      
Cost capitalized subsequent to acquisition, land 0      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition, buildings and improvements 116,951      
Total cost, land 127,686      
Total cost, buildings and improvements 657,409      
Total 785,095      
Accumulated Depreciation (157,474)      
Net Cost Basis $ 627,621      
Total single-family properties in operation | Tucson, AZ        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of Single-Family Properties | single_family_property 861      
Initial cost to company, land $ 31,867      
Initial cost to company, buildings and improvements 164,521      
Cost capitalized subsequent to acquisition, land 0      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition, buildings and improvements 53,293      
Total cost, land 31,867      
Total cost, buildings and improvements 217,814      
Total 249,681      
Accumulated Depreciation (33,130)      
Net Cost Basis $ 216,551      
Total single-family properties in operation | Winston Salem, NC        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of Single-Family Properties | single_family_property 827      
Initial cost to company, land $ 20,967      
Initial cost to company, buildings and improvements 102,259      
Cost capitalized subsequent to acquisition, land 0      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition, buildings and improvements 21,339      
Total cost, land 20,967      
Total cost, buildings and improvements 123,598      
Total 144,565      
Accumulated Depreciation (44,723)      
Net Cost Basis $ 99,842      
Single-family properties under development & development land        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of Single-Family Properties | single_family_property 0      
Initial cost to company, land $ 400,460      
Initial cost to company, buildings and improvements 0      
Cost capitalized subsequent to acquisition, land 680,134      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition, buildings and improvements 152,992      
Total cost, land 1,080,594      
Total cost, buildings and improvements 152,992      
Total 1,233,586      
Accumulated Depreciation 0      
Net Cost Basis $ 1,233,586      
Single-family properties and land held for sale        
SEC Schedule, 12-28, Real Estate Companies, Investment in Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation [Line Items]        
Number of Single-Family Properties | single_family_property 1,142      
Initial cost to company, land $ 53,252      
Initial cost to company, buildings and improvements 149,238      
Cost capitalized subsequent to acquisition, land 40,044      
Costs capitalized subsequent to acquisition, buildings and improvements 44,219      
Total cost, land 93,296      
Total cost, buildings and improvements 193,457      
Total 286,753      
Accumulated Depreciation (60,892)      
Net Cost Basis $ 225,861      
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Schedule III - Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation - Change in Total Real Estate Assets (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Change in total real estate assets      
Balance, end of period $ 15,898,767    
Total single-family properties in operation      
Change in total real estate assets      
Balance, beginning of period 13,929,467 $ 12,885,689 $ 12,325,124
Development, acquisitions and building improvements 971,712 1,495,474 871,828
Dispositions (408,553) (416,933) (313,029)
Write-offs (38,645) (34,302) (37,446)
Impairment (11,991) (9,163) (1,908)
Reclassifications to single-family properties and land held for sale, net of dispositions (63,562) 8,702 41,120
Balance, end of period $ 14,378,428 $ 13,929,467 $ 12,885,689
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Schedule III - Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation - Change in Accumulated Depreciation (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Change in accumulated depreciation      
Balance, end of period $ (3,427,687)    
Building and building improvements      
Change in accumulated depreciation      
Estimated useful lives 30 years    
Building and building improvements | Minimum      
Change in accumulated depreciation      
Estimated useful lives 3 years    
Building and building improvements | Maximum      
Change in accumulated depreciation      
Estimated useful lives 30 years    
Total single-family properties in operation      
Change in accumulated depreciation      
Balance, beginning of period $ (3,048,868) $ (2,719,970) $ (2,386,452)
Depreciation (477,767) (454,159) (436,143)
Dispositions 100,602 90,141 68,389
Write-offs 38,645 34,302 37,446
Reclassifications to single-family properties and land held for sale, net of dispositions 20,593 818 (3,210)
Balance, end of period $ (3,366,795) $ (3,048,868) $ (2,719,970)