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.
City of Elkhart
This restriction takes precedence while in effect. The rating below excludes temporary restrictions.
Mixed Data Center Policies
Elkhart has enacted a pause on new data center applications through December 31, 2027. It applies only within the city and does not cover existing facilities.
Rating from Indiana statewide as there are no scored current or future laws outside temporary restrictions for City of Elkhart.
current law · City of ElkhartSuspends new applications for data centers in the City of Elkhart through December 31, 2027.Elkhart, Indiana Proposed Ordinance 26-32 (2026)
What this means
The moratorium pauses new data center applications in Elkhart through December 31, 2027, making new projects there substantially harder for about 16 months. It applies only within the city and targets new applications, not the whole county or existing facilities.
Timing
- Ends
- Dec 31, 2027
The moratorium on new applications for data centers and battery storage facilities applies through this date.
Restrictions & requirementsHide restrictions & requirements1
Suspends new applications for data centers in the City of Elkhart through December 31, 2027; the moratorium does not apply to the county. The moratorium suspends new applications
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