County Council Extends Data Center Permitting Pause to 18 Months
DPSAug 7, 2026
The Montgomery County Council has voted to extend its moratorium on data center permitting to 18 months. During the pause, DPS will not process permitting applications for new data centers. No additional details on the vote date or end date of the moratorium were provided.
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Source: Montgomery County, MD, “Constructive Comments | Aug. 2026”, received Aug 7, 2026.
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