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.
Brandon Charter Township
This restriction takes precedence while in effect. The rating below excludes temporary restrictions.
Mixed Data Center Policies
Brandon Charter Township is not accepting applications to build data centers during a 180-day moratorium extension while officials work on an ordinance, delaying new projects; existing facilities are not addressed.
Rating from Michigan statewide as there are no scored current or future laws outside temporary restrictions for Brandon Charter Township.
current law · Brandon Charter TownshipProhibits Brandon Township from accepting applications to build data centers during a temporary moratorium, which was extended for 180 days.Brandon Charter Township Resolution No. 424-26 (2026)
What this means
The moratorium blocks the township from accepting applications to build data centers, and it was extended for another 180 days while officials work on an ordinance (“moratorium on acceptance of any applications”). That creates a serious delay for new projects, though the sources do not say it shuts down existing data centers.
Timing
- Ends
- 180 days after the September 2026 extension
The moratorium initially adopted in May 2026 was extended for an additional 180 days in September 2026. The sources do not state an explicit calendar expiration date or any further extension conditions.
People behind it
- Brandon Township Board of Trustees
Voted unanimously to extend the data-center moratorium for an additional 180 days.
Restrictions & requirementsHide restrictions & requirements1
A temporary moratorium bars the Township from accepting applications, permits, or site-plan reviews for establishing or constructing any data center at any location in Brandon Township. The moratorium was extended for an additional 180 days while a data-center ordinance is prepared.
Sources
Data provided by Regbase · Cookie preferences · Report missing data