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.
Village of Hobart
This restriction takes precedence while in effect. The rating below excludes temporary restrictions.
Anti-Data Center Policies
Hobart village has enacted a pause on data-center development for one year, preventing new projects during that period; the village may extend the pause by six months.
Rating from Brown County as there are no scored current or future laws outside temporary restrictions for Village of Hobart.
current law · Village of HobartProhibits data center development in the Village of Hobart for one year while officials develop regulations.Village of Hobart Data Center Temporary Moratorium (2026)
What this means
The measure pauses data-center development for one year, preventing new projects during that time (a one-year moratorium on development). The Village may extend the pause by six months, making this a substantial temporary barrier while it develops rules.
Timing
- Ends
- one year after adoption
The Village Board may extend the moratorium for an additional six months if more time is needed to complete, review, and adopt a permanent ordinance.
People behind it
- Hobart Village Board
Approved the one-year data center moratorium by a 4–1 vote.
Restrictions & requirementsHide restrictions & requirements2
A one-year moratorium bars development of data centers in Hobart. The moratorium is now in effect.
The Village Board may extend the moratorium once for an additional six months if more time is needed to complete, review, and adopt a permanent ordinance. The Board may extend the duration.
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