Taylor County, Iowa solar and battery storage moratorium
Taylor County has a moratorium in force since July 30, 2026, running to July 30, 2027. It covers new applications for data centers, solar energy systems, battery energy storage systems and mineral rights developments (Ordinance No. 40).
Updated October 2026
Moratorium
Temporary 12-month moratorium on new applications for data centers, solar energy systems, battery energy storage systems and mineral rights developments (Ordinance No. 40)
- Adopted
- July 30, 2026
- Runs to
- July 30, 2027
- Checked
- October 7, 2026
On July 30, 2026, the Taylor County Board of Supervisors officially passed Ordinance No. 40, establishing a temporary 12-month moratorium on new applications for data centers, solar energy systems, battery energy storage systems, and mineral rights developments.
Iowa state law
State law can cap or override county rules. All Iowa rules and counties.
State siting: Iowa Utilities Commission (formerly Iowa Utilities Board)
A plant of 25 MW or more needs a state certificate before construction.
Iowa Code 476A.1(5), 476A.2. Source
Limits on local rules
For plants of 25 MW or more, the state may issue its certificate even if the project does not meet county zoning; no limit was found for smaller projects.
Iowa Code 476A.5(3). Source
Every Iowa figure in one spreadsheet
114 figures from 17 counties, each with its quote, source, date read and any condition. 3 of those places are not on this site. Plus the 8 moratoria and bans on file and Iowa state law.
How these figures were read
Moratoria and bans are checked against the adopting document. Ordinances change and many figures apply only in some cases, so check the cited section with the county before relying on one.
Common questions
Is there a solar and battery storage moratorium in Taylor County, IA?
Taylor County has a moratorium in force since July 30, 2026, running to July 30, 2027. It covers new applications for data centers, solar energy systems, battery energy storage systems and mineral rights developments (Ordinance No. 40). Checked against the adopting document on October 7, 2026.