Hillsborough County to draft large-scale data center ban

Hillsborough County to draft large-scale data center ban

News ClipTampa Bay Times·Hillsborough County, FL·8/6/2026

Hillsborough County plans to draft a ban on large-scale data centers. This proposed ban is intended to take effect in October 2027, aligning with the expiration of a state law. This move signals a significant regulatory action concerning data center development within the county.

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The draft ban would take effect in October 2027, when a state law expires.