Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2011
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss)	$ (116)	$ 833
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash used in operating activities
Gain from sale of limited partnership interest in Local Partnership	0	(1,000)
Equity in loss of Local Partnerships and amortization of acquisition costs	55	59
Change in accounts:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	(21)	14
Net cash used in operating activities	(82)	(94)
Cash flows provided by investing activities:
Proceeds from sale of limited partnership interest in Local Partnership	0	1,000
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(82)	906
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	2,144	1,368
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$ 2,062	$ 2,274