Eleven HUD homes were constructed in 1988. Land Ownership Port Heiden's village corporation merged with the village corporations of South Naknek, Newhalen, Kokhanok and Ugashik. The current bulk fuel tanks are old and need to be replaced. The 26 miles of local roads need reconstruction. Much of the roads lie below the local terrain, causing snow drifts to be a problem during the winter months and frequent mud holes during spring breakup.
Many homes become inaccessible by fire or rescue vehicles.
The residents built a multi-purpose building and moved into its new clinic and office spaces on March 30, 2000.