| Document and Entity Information | Dec. 31, 2020 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Entity Registrant Name | Front Yard Residential Corp |
| Entity Incorporation State Country Code | MD |
| Entity Address, Country | VI |
| Entity Address, State or Province | RI |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001555039 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Dec. 31, 2020 |
| Entity File Number | 001-35657 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 46-0633510 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 5100 Tamarind Reef |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Christiansted |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 00820 |
| City Area Code | (340) |
| Local Phone Number | 692-0525 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | true |
| Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Security 12b Title | Common stock, par value $0.01 per share |
| Trading Symbol | RESI |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
