Note 5 - Income Taxes: Reconciliation between the Partnership's reported net income and the net income (loss) per tax return (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Details
Net Income (Loss)	$ 7,979	$ 13,015
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Adjustments, Amount	213	458
Gain on sale and assignment of interests in Local Limited Partnerships		2,462
Income Reconciliation - Gain on sale and assignment of interests in Local Limited Partnerships	(6,075)	(13,609)
Partnership's Share of Local Partnerships Income		7,890
Net income (loss) per tax return	$ 4,090	$ 10,216
Net income (loss) per limited partnership interest	$ 269.34	$ 1,305.32