The Data Center Divide
A policy snapshot ahead of the 2026 midterms. Mapping data center incentives, restrictions, and bans through legislation, regulations, and executive actions across all 50 states and 1,462 local jurisdictions.
Jefferson County
This restriction takes precedence while in effect. The rating below excludes temporary restrictions.
Pro-Data Center Policies
Jefferson County has enacted a temporary moratorium pausing covered data-center development while it is in effect; its duration and effect on existing operations are unclear.
Rating from Colorado statewide as there are no scored current or future laws outside temporary restrictions for Jefferson County.
Specific to Jefferson County only.
current law · County measureExtends the temporary moratorium on data center facilities in Jefferson County.Jefferson County data center moratorium resolution (2026)
What this means
The proposal would extend a temporary moratorium on data center facilities in Jefferson County, pausing covered development while it is in effect (extend a temporary moratorium). That is a major barrier to building or expanding data centers, though the provided material does not say how long the extension would last or whether existing operations are affected.
Timing
The measure includes a temporary moratorium on data center facilities, but the provided sources do not state its expiration date or ending condition.
People behind it
- Development and Transportation – Planning and Zoning
County department identified as responsible for the hearing item concerning the resolution to extend the temporary data center moratorium.
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Extends a temporary moratorium on data center facilities in Jefferson County, restricting their development or expansion during the moratorium period. extend a temporary moratorium on Data Center Facilities
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