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.
Isle of Wight County
Neutral Data Center Policies
Isle of Wight County taxes data-center equipment at $4.50 per $100 of assessed value; the prior rate is not established, so the change in tax cannot be determined.
current law · County measureIsle of Wight County's FY2026–27 tax rate ordinance was adopted May 14, 2026.Isle of Wight County computer equipment tax rate for data centers (2026)
What this means
The data-center equipment levy is $4.50 per $100 assessed value. The reviewed evidence does not establish the prior data-center rate, so no incremental increase or reduction is demonstrated.
Timing
- Ends
- Jun 30, 2027
Annual levy period: fiscal year July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. This describes the covered fiscal year, not permanent repeal of the tax classification.
People behind it
- Isle of Wight County Board of Supervisors
Adopting body.
- Renee Rountree
Supervisor who moves adoption of the tax rates.
Restrictions & requirementsHide restrictions & requirements1
Imposes a tax cost of $4.50 per $100 assessed value on data-center computer equipment and peripherals. This is not evidence of an increase from the prior rate.
Sources
Specific to Isle of Wight County only.
pending · County measureThe draft ordinance would restrict data centers to Development Service Districts and sites within one mile of 115-kV-or-greater transmission lines.Isle of Wight County proposed data center ordinance (2026)
People behind it
- Isle of Wight County
Identified as proposing a data center ordinance; the county Planning Commission agenda lists discussion of proposed zoning requirements and a draft ordinance.
Sources
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