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.
Sac County
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Neutral Data Center Policies
Sac County’s temporary moratorium blocks new county permits and approvals for data centers in unincorporated areas through December 31, 2026, delaying new projects and expansions; it does not say existing centers must close.
Rating from Iowa statewide as there are no scored current or future laws outside temporary restrictions for Sac County.
Specific to Sac County only.
current law · Unincorporated areasExtends Sac County’s temporary ban on approving permits or other authorizations for building or operating digital asset mining facilities and data centers through December 31, 2026.Sac County Resolution Extending Resolution No. 25-0204-2 (2026)
What this means
The measure would block new permits and other approvals for building or operating data centers in Sac County until December 31, 2026. That creates a serious delay while the moratorium is in effect, but it is temporary rather than a permanent ban.
Timing
- Ends
- Dec 31, 2026
The moratorium is extended through and including 2026-12-31, unless terminated earlier by action of the Board of Supervisors. All other provisions of Resolution No. 25-0204-2 remain in full force and effect.
People behind it
- Sac County Board of Supervisors
Adopted the original moratorium and extended it through December 31, 2026.
- Renee Roland
Listed as responsible for presenting the moratorium-extension resolution to the Board.
- Taylor Egesdal
Listed as responsible, with Renee Roland, for presenting the moratorium-extension resolution to the Board.
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A temporary moratorium prohibits issuing any conditional-use permit or other approval or authorization for the construction or operation of digital-asset-mining/data centers. It took effect immediately under the original resolution and has been extended through December 31, 2026, unless the Board of Supervisors ends it earlier. The moratorium prohibits permits and other approvals for construction or operation, and the extension continues it through December 31, 2026. The extension continues through December 31, 2026
Sources
current law · Unincorporated Sac CountyProhibits Sac County from issuing conditional-use permits or other approvals for constructing or operating digital asset mining facilities and data centers through December 31, 2026.Sac County Resolution No. 25-0204-2 (2025)
What this means
The measure temporarily blocks new permits and other approvals for building or operating digital-asset mining/data centers in unincorporated Sac County, and extends the moratorium through December 31, 2026 (moratorium extension). That creates a major hurdle for new projects and expansions that need county approval, though the sources do not say existing centers must shut down.
Timing
- Ends
- 2026-12-31, unless terminated earlier by action of the Board of Supervisors
The original moratorium was set to expire on 2025-12-31, but it was extended through 2026-12-31. All other provisions of the original resolution remain in effect.
People behind it
- Sac County Board of Supervisors
Adopted the original moratorium and extended it through December 31, 2026.
- Fischer
Moved adoption of Resolution No. 25-0204-2 establishing the original moratorium.
- James L. Wissler
Seconded adoption of the original moratorium and later served as chairman when the extension was approved.
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- Ranell Drake
Served as chairperson of the Board of Supervisors when the original moratorium was adopted.
- Renee Roland
Attested the original resolution and the subsequent extension as the county auditor.
Restrictions & requirementsHide restrictions & requirements1
Sac County imposed a temporary moratorium prohibiting the issuance of conditional use permits and any other approvals or authorizations for constructing or operating digital asset mining/data centers. It took effect immediately, was initially set to expire on December 31, 2025, and was later extended through December 31, 2026, unless the Board of Supervisors ends it earlier.
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