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.
Allen County
Pro-Data Center Policies
Kentucky offers qualifying data centers conditional tax breaks on equipment and investment, with lower investment thresholds in less-populated counties; participating cities may also offer local tax relief for up to five years. Eligibility requirements apply, and a 6% tax on website hosting and software access may raise operating costs.
Rating and summary from Kentucky statewide as there are no scored current or future laws outside temporary restrictions for Allen County.
Specific to Allen County only.
current law · County measureProhibits new data centers and data storage facilities from being built, developed, or operated in Allen County for two years.Allen County Fiscal Court Ordinance No. 26-03 (2026)
Timing
Two-year period, effective immediately upon second reading and adoption. Exact calendar expiration unverified.
People behind it
- Dennis Harper
Allen County Judge-Executive explaining the moratorium.
Restrictions & requirementsHide restrictions & requirements1
Two-year moratorium on construction, development and operation of data centers and data storage facilities.
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