In effect
Limited protection
Allen County, KY — 24-month moratorium on data center construction
Allen County, KY · 24-month moratorium on data center construction
Allen County passed a 24-month moratorium on data center construction citing noise and lifestyle concerns observed in neighboring Simpson County.
Technical detail
Allen County passed a 24-month moratorium on data center construction citing noise and lifestyle concerns observed in neighboring Simpson County.
Who is protected: Local residents subject to the measure.
Who must comply: Local government / regulated operators.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Allen County, KY |
|---|---|
| Level | County |
| Status | In effect |
| Protection strength | Limited protection |
| Effective date | 2026-06-01 |
| Citation | 24-month moratorium on data center construction |
| Topics | data-center siting and energy · government use of AI |
| Last verified | 2026-07-01 |
| Official source | More Kentucky counties hit pause on data centers ↗ |
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