Holmes County (FL) — Proposed One-Year Moratorium on AI Data Centers
Holmes County, Florida · Holmes County, FL proposed AI data-center moratorium (drafting initiated June 2, 2026)
Holmes County commissioners directed the county attorney to draft a one-year moratorium on AI data centers and a separate ordinance for a permanent ban; commission members noted no applications have yet been submitted but residents largely favor a permanent ban. Public hearing scheduled June 16, 2026.
Technical detail
Two ordinance drafts under preparation: (1) one-year moratorium on AI data centers; (2) permanent ban on AI data centers. Action follows similar discussions in Jackson, Bay, and Walton counties.
Who is protected: Rural Holmes County residents concerned about environmental impact.
Who must comply: Developers seeking to build AI data centers in Holmes County.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Holmes County, Florida |
|---|---|
| Level | County |
| Status | Proposed / pending |
| Protection strength | Proposed or pending |
| Citation | Holmes County, FL proposed AI data-center moratorium (drafting initiated June 2, 2026) |
| Enforced by | Holmes County Planning Department |
| Penalties | Application denial during moratorium. |
| Topics | data-center siting and energy · government use of AI |
| Last verified | 2026-06-25 |
| Official source | WJHG — Holmes County moves forward with moratorium on AI data centers ↗ |
Related data-center siting and energy rules elsewhere
- SB 484 (FL Data Center Costs) · In effect
- Maine Data Center Moratorium (vetoed) · Vetoed
- VA Data Center Siting Bill (Vetoed) · Vetoed
- VA Data Center Tax Exemption · In effect
- VA Data Center Cost-Allocation Law · In effect
- Texas SB 6 (Data Center Grid Law) · In effect
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