Organization

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Organization [Abstract]

Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block]

Organization

America First Tax Exempt Investors, L.P. (the “Partnership”) was formed on April 2, 1998, under the Delaware Revised Uniform Limited Partnership Act for the purpose of acquiring, holding, selling and otherwise dealing with a portfolio of federally tax-exempt mortgage revenue bonds which have been issued to provide construction and/or permanent financing of multifamily residential apartments. Interest on these bonds is excludable from gross income for federal income tax purposes.  As a result, most of the income earned by the Partnership is exempt from federal income taxes.  Our general partner is America First Capital Associates Limited Partnership Two (“AFCA 2” or “General Partner”).  The Partnership will terminate on December 31, 2050, unless terminated earlier under provisions of its Agreement of Limited Partnership.