Nothing reported in Unincorporated Washington County yet
Who decides here: the Washington County Council or Commissioners decides on zoning for land outside city and town limits.
Local votes and rules
⏸️ Pause on new data centers
County commissioners voted 4-1 for a 12-month pause. The county will not accept, review or approve data center applications while staff write rules and zoning changes.
June 30, 2026Source
Built & runningBeing builtApproved, not built yetProposedStopped or cancelled
What you can do
- Get told first.
We'll email you if anything changes in Unincorporated Washington County. - Go to county meetings.
Anyone can speak. Big projects usually need a public hearing. - Ask questions in writing.
Use our checklist.
🔔 Get told first
⚡ Your electric company
Depending on where you live in Unincorporated Washington County: The Potomac Edison Company (company) or Hagerstown Light Department (run by the town).
Big data centers need a lot of power. Who pays for new power lines depends on state rules. See the rules in Maryland.