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.
Mahaska County
This restriction takes precedence while in effect. The rating below excludes temporary restrictions.
Neutral Data Center Policies
Mahaska County has enacted a moratorium delaying data-center construction in unincorporated areas while a board studies impacts. Its duration and any exceptions are unclear.
Rating from Iowa statewide as there are no scored current or future laws outside temporary restrictions for Mahaska County.
Specific to Mahaska County only.
current law · Unincorporated areasPauses data center construction in unincorporated Mahaska County while a board studies its potential impacts.Mahaska County Board of Supervisors data center construction moratorium (2026)
What this means
The proposed moratorium would delay data-center construction in unincorporated areas while a board studies the impacts, creating a significant barrier (moratorium and study board). The minutes do not say how long it would last or what exceptions would apply, so its full effect is unclear.
Timing
The minutes confirm a moratorium, but do not state its duration.
People behind it
- Chuck Webb
Moves adoption
- Steve Wanders
Seconds adoption
Restrictions & requirementsHide restrictions & requirements1
Moratorium resolution concerning data center construction; full terms not reproduced in the minutes.
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