Howard County may freeze data center development, joining regional trend

Howard County may freeze data center development, joining regional trend

News ClipBaltimore Sun·Howard County, MD·5/4/2026

Howard County, Maryland, is considering a proposal to freeze data center development within its borders. This potential moratorium follows a regional trend, with other Maryland counties also having paused or considered similar development freezes. If enacted, it would temporarily halt new data center projects in Howard County.

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Howard County could soon join a string of Maryland counties that have either paused or are considering freezes on data center development.