Note 2 - Investments in and Advances To Local Limited Partnerships: Condensed Combined Balance Sheets of the Local Partnerships (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Land	$ 337	$ 337
Buildings and Improvements, Gross	8,254	8,128
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation	(6,089)	(5,859)	(5,635)
Other Partnership Assets	1,534	1,570
Partnership Assets	4,036	4,176
Mortgage Notes Payable	277	916
Other Liabilities	287	109
Partners' Equity (deficit)	3,472	3,151
Total Liabilities and Partner's Equity (deficit)	4,036	4,176
Material Investee
Land	337	337
Buildings and Improvements, Gross	8,254	8,128
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Accumulated Depreciation	(6,089)	(5,859)	(5,635)
Other Partnership Assets	1,534	1,570
Partnership Assets	4,036	4,176
Mortgage Notes Payable	277	916
Other Liabilities	287	109
Partners' Equity (deficit)	3,472	3,151
Total Liabilities and Partner's Equity (deficit)	$ 4,036	$ 4,176