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.
Langlade County
Pro-Data Center Policies
Wisconsin offers certified data centers a sales-tax exemption on qualifying construction, equipment, operations, and electricity, provided they meet county-dependent investment minimums within five years. The source also describes the enacted law as a proposed measure, creating a conflict in its descriptions.
Rating and summary from Wisconsin statewide as there are no scored current or future laws outside temporary restrictions for Langlade County.
Specific to Langlade County only.
pending · County measureLanglade County held a public hearing on proposed ordinance changes that would define data centers as a distinct land use and establish clearer local regulation of their siting and operations.Wisconsin Langlade County proposed data center zoning amendments (2026)
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The proposed ordinance would expressly recognize data centers as a land use and define them in the county’s regulations, providing specific zoning language for these facilities.
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