Nevada
Favorable / IncentivesNevada, particularly the Reno-Sparks area, is a major data center market with state tax abatements for qualifying facilities. On May 14, 2026 the Reno City Council voted 6-1 for a temporary moratorium on new data center construction permits (through December 31, 2026 or until new rules are adopted) — the first Nevada local government to do so — with four pipeline projects exempted; final regulations are expected around June 1.
Local Actions
City Council voted 6-1 on May 14, 2026 for a temporary moratorium on new data center construction permits through December 31, 2026 (or until new regulations are adopted) — the first Nevada local government to enact one. Four pipeline projects are exempt; final rules expected around June 1.
Administrative interpretation established data centers as conditional use in certain zones, requiring all data centers to go through conditional use permit process.