In effect
Limited protection
Dubuque County, IA — 12-month moratorium on data centers
Dubuque County, IA · 12-month moratorium on data centers
The Dubuque County Board of Supervisors voted 2-1 on May 26, 2026 to enact a 12-month moratorium on data centers while staff research and develop county zoning regulations for such facilities.
Technical detail
The Dubuque County Board of Supervisors voted 2-1 on May 26, 2026 to enact a 12-month moratorium on data centers while staff research and develop county zoning regulations for such facilities.
Who is protected: Local residents subject to the measure.
Who must comply: Local government / regulated operators.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Dubuque County, IA |
|---|---|
| Level | County |
| Status | In effect |
| Protection strength | Limited protection |
| Effective date | 2026-05-26 |
| Citation | 12-month moratorium on data centers |
| Topics | data-center siting and energy · government use of AI |
| Last verified | 2026-07-01 |
| Official source | Dubuque County approves 12-month moratorium on data centers ↗ |
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