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.
O'Brien 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 O'Brien County.
Specific to O'Brien County only.
current law · County measurePauses the approval or development of data centers in O’Brien County.Iowa Resolution 2026-17 (2026) — Data Center Moratorium
Timing
The May 19, 2026 minutes confirm adoption of Resolution 2026-17 establishing a Data Center Moratorium, but the sources do not provide the resolution text or specify an expiration date or ending condition.
People behind it
- Vanden Hull
Moved to adopt Resolution 2026-17 establishing a Data Center Moratorium.
- Friedrichsen
Seconded the motion to adopt Resolution 2026-17 establishing a Data Center Moratorium.
Restrictions & requirementsHide restrictions & requirements1
Resolution 2026-17 establishes a moratorium on data centers in O’Brien County, creating a temporary restriction on their development or operation; the minutes do not state the moratorium’s duration, scope, exceptions, or other conditions.
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