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.
City of Shelbyville
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 City of Shelbyville.
current law · City of ShelbyvilleTemporarily prohibits Shelbyville from accepting or approving applications to build, expand, or operate data centers through December 31, 2026.City of Shelbyville Ordinance No. 2026-08-20(A)
Timing
Reported end date December 31, 2026; council may extend. Exact effective date not verified.
People behind it
- Steven Gregory
City Attorney who reads moratorium summary.
- Sally Zaring
Councilmember; moves second-reading approval.
- H. Troy Ethington
Mayor; supports proactive approach.
Restrictions & requirementsHide restrictions & requirements2
Pauses acceptance, processing, review and approval of data center development, expansion or operation applications.
Includes zoning map amendments, conditional uses, plans, building permits and utility extensions.
Benefits & exceptionsHide benefits & exceptions1
Exempts existing city data centers and applications already received.
Sources
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