Proposed one-year ban on AI data centers (Holmes County, FL)
Holmes County (FL) — Proposed One-Year Moratorium on AI Data Centers
Holmes County, Florida · Holmes County, FL proposed AI data-center moratorium (drafting initiated June 2, 2026)
- Status
- Proposed / pending
- Applies to
- Developers seeking to build AI data centers in Holmes County.
- Enforced by
- Holmes County Planning Department
Holmes County commissioners directed the county attorney to draft a one-year moratorium on AI data centers and a separate ordinance for a permanent ban; commission members noted no applications have yet been submitted but residents largely favor a permanent ban. Public hearing scheduled June 16, 2026.
Who is protected: Rural Holmes County residents concerned about environmental impact.
Legal detail
Two ordinance drafts under preparation: (1) one-year moratorium on AI data centers; (2) permanent ban on AI data centers. Action follows similar discussions in Jackson, Bay, and Walton counties.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Holmes County, Florida |
|---|---|
| Level | County |
| Citation | Holmes County, FL proposed AI data-center moratorium (drafting initiated June 2, 2026) |
| Penalties | Application denial during moratorium. |
| Topics | data-center siting and energy · government use of AI |
| News report | WJHG — Holmes County moves forward with moratorium on AI data centers |
Related data-center siting and energy rules elsewhere
- Superior WI Data Center Moratorium (1-year) · In effect
- Dane County WI Hyperscale Data Center Moratorium · In effect
- Madison WI Data Center Moratorium (1-year) · In effect
- Manitowoc County WI Data Center Moratorium · In effect
- WA SB 5982 (Data Center / Clean Energy) · In effect
- Dayton OH data center moratorium (180-day, Apr 2026) · In effect
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