Schedule of Possible Disposition of Local Limited Partnerships (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012
Klimpel Manor [Member]
Debt			$ 1,716,305
Appraisal value	2,575,000
Estimated sales price		[1]
Estimated appraisal expense	3,850
Pioneer Street Associates [Member]
Debt			1,354,682
Appraisal value	4,810,000
Estimated sales price		[1]
Estimated appraisal expense	$ 3,100

[1] * Contracts have been drafted and are currently under review by potential purchasers of the Limited Partnership interests. The purchase prices are still under negotiation for both properties.