Madison County IN Six-Month Data Center Moratorium
Madison County, IN · Six-month moratorium adopted by Commissioners June 16, 2026
The Madison County (IN) Commissioners approved a six-month moratorium on data centers, with an option to extend an additional six months. The county Plan Commission gave a favorable recommendation (specific vote tally unconfirmed). The action made Madison County the 9th Indiana county to enact a data-center moratorium. No data-center proposals had been submitted in Madison County at the time of adoption.
Technical detail
Six-month moratorium adopted by Commissioners May 2026. Plan Commission recommendation 8-1. Optional 6-month extension. No active proposals at adoption.
Who is protected: Madison County, IN residents
Who must comply: Data-center developers and operators seeking permits, rezonings, or approvals in Madison County, IN
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Madison County, IN |
|---|---|
| Level | County |
| Status | In effect |
| Protection strength | Moderate protection |
| Effective date | 2026-06-16 |
| Enacted | 2026-06-16 |
| Citation | Six-month moratorium adopted by Commissioners June 16, 2026 |
| Enforced by | Madison County, IN government |
| Topics | data-center siting and energy |
| Last verified | 2026-07-10 |
| Official source | Madison County Commissioners approve six-month data center moratorium (Herald Bulletin) ↗ |
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