Reno Data Center Moratorium
Reno, NV Data Center Moratorium Through August 2027
Reno, NV · Reno, Nev., data center moratorium (adopted June 1, 2026; through Aug. 31, 2027)
- Status
- In effect
- Expires
- August 31, 2027
- Applies to
- Developers seeking new data center approvals within Reno city limits
- Enforced by
- City of Reno Community Development Department
Reno froze new data center applications until August 31, 2027 — or until the city adopts new data center regulations, whichever comes first. The City Council voted 6-1 on June 1, 2026 to extend a 30-day pause it first imposed in May, and directed staff to draft rules covering water use, energy use, and community benefit agreements. The vote reversed several council members' earlier opposition to regulating data centers.
Who is protected: Reno residents and utility ratepayers
Legal detail
Moratorium on acceptance, processing, and approval of new data center applications through Aug. 31, 2027 or adoption of new regulations; adopted 6-1 (Taylor dissenting) June 1, 2026, extending the 30-day pending moratorium on conditional-use-permit applications adopted May 2026 (6-1); staff directed to draft regulations on water, energy, and community benefits.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Reno, NV |
|---|---|
| Level | City / local |
| Strength | Moderate |
| Enacted | June 1, 2026 |
| Citation | Reno, Nev., data center moratorium (adopted June 1, 2026; through Aug. 31, 2027) |
| Topics | data-center siting and energy |
| Agency page | Reno City Council approves data center moratorium through August 2027 — This Is Reno |
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