Effingham IL 12-month data center moratorium (2026)
Effingham, IL — City Council Passes 12-Month Moratorium on Applications and Permits for Data Centers and Cryptocurrency Mines (June 2026)
Effingham, IL · City of Effingham, IL, 12-month data center/cryptocurrency mine moratorium (June 2026)
- Status
- In effect
- Expires
- June 2, 2027
- Applies to
- Prospective data center and crypto-mining developers in Effingham and its extraterritorial jurisdiction
- Enforced by
- City of Effingham
Effingham paused new data center and cryptocurrency-mining applications and permits for 12 months, inside city limits and in the surrounding area the city controls for zoning, so it can write rules for these facilities and watch for state action. A data center already approved and under construction is not affected.
Who is protected: Effingham residents
Legal detail
City of Effingham, IL — temporary 12-month moratorium on acceptance of applications, permitting and permit approval for cryptocurrency mines, data centers and facilities of similar use, within corporate and extraterritorial limits. Purpose: adopt rules, procedures and regulations and observe possible state regulatory action. Exempts a previously approved data center at 13244 County Road 1600 North (under construction; 5.38-acre solar array, no water cooling). Exact adoption date, vote and ordinance number not stated in source; dated approx. 2026-06-02 (week of publication).
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Effingham, IL |
|---|---|
| Level | City / local |
| Strength | Moderate |
| Enacted | June 2, 2026 |
| Citation | City of Effingham, IL, 12-month data center/cryptocurrency mine moratorium (June 2026) |
| Private right of action | No, agency enforcement only |
| Penalties | Applications not accepted or approved during the moratorium |
| Topics | data-center siting and energy · government use of AI |
| News report | Effingham places temporary hold on new data centers — Effingham Daily News |
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