Gulf County FL AI data center moratorium (2026)
Gulf County, FL — One-Year Moratorium on AI Data Centers
Gulf County, FL · Gulf County, Fla. — Board of County Commissioners, 4-1 vote, 2026-07-27
- Status
- In effect
- Expires
- July 27, 2027
- Applies to
- Gulf County and any applicant seeking to build an AI data center during the one-year moratorium.
The Gulf County Board of County Commissioners voted 4-1 on Monday, July 27, 2026 to approve a one-year moratorium on new AI data centers, to allow time to study potential impacts and develop a policy before any future projects are considered. Commissioner Phil McCroan moved the measure with Commissioner Randy Pridgeon's support; Commissioner Jack Husband cast the dissenting vote.
Who is protected: Gulf County residents, through a one-year pause on new AI data center development while impacts are studied and a policy is developed.
Legal detail
Approved by 4-1 vote of the Gulf County Board of County Commissioners, July 27, 2026 (movant Phil McCroan, second Randy Pridgeon, dissent Jack Husband). One-year term, running to approximately July 27, 2027, pending study and policy development.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Gulf County, FL |
|---|---|
| Level | County |
| Strength | Stronger |
| Enacted | July 27, 2026 |
| Citation | Gulf County, Fla. — Board of County Commissioners, 4-1 vote, 2026-07-27 |
| Topics | data-center siting and energy · government use of AI |
| News report | Gulf County BOCC approves temporary moratorium on AI data centers - WJHG |
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