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.
Keokuk County
Neutral Data Center Policies
Iowa offers qualifying data centers tax exemptions and refunds, including for leased facilities, but requires eligibility standards and annual reporting; some electricity and backup-fuel tax breaks expire after 10 or 15 years. Data centers are excluded from two incentive programs, while sustainable-design standards apply only to facilities seeking that approval.
Rating and summary from Iowa statewide as there are no scored current or future laws outside temporary restrictions for Keokuk County.
Specific to Keokuk County only.
pending · County measure: Geographic scope of the proposed data center ordinance is unclearDiscusses a possible data center ordinance, citing concerns about water and electricity use and higher utility costs, but does not adopt a regulation.Keokuk County Data Center Ordinance (proposed, 2026)
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