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.
Nelson 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 Nelson County.
Specific to Nelson County only.
current law · County measureProhibits data center projects of any size from being considered or approved in Nelson County for 12 months.Nelson County Fiscal Court Resolution 13-2026
Timing
12-month moratorium; exact expiration not expressly verified.
People behind it
- Tim Hutchins
Judge-Executive; explains study purpose.
Restrictions & requirementsHide restrictions & requirements1
No data center project will be considered or approved during the next year.
Sources
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