24-month moratorium on data center construction
Allen County, KY — 24-month moratorium on data center construction
Allen County, KY · 24-month moratorium on data center construction
- Status
- In effect
- Took effect
- June 1, 2026
- Applies to
- Local government / regulated operators.
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.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Allen County, KY |
|---|---|
| Level | County |
| Strength | Limited |
| Citation | 24-month moratorium on data center construction |
| Topics | data-center siting and energy · government use of AI |
| News report | More Kentucky counties hit pause on 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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