Nothing reported in Unincorporated Hayes County yet
Who decides here: the Hayes County Commissioners decides on zoning for land outside city and town limits.
Local votes and rules
⏸️ Pause on new data centers
Hayes County had a pause (moratorium) on data centers in place by July 2026, according to Nebraska Public Media. We could not find the vote date or how long it lasts.
Built & runningBeing builtApproved, not built yetProposedStopped or cancelled
What you can do
- Get told first.
We'll email you if anything changes in Unincorporated Hayes 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 Hayes County: Southwest Public Power Dist (public) or Midwest Electric Member Corp. (co-op (owned by its members)).
Big data centers need a lot of power. Who pays for new power lines depends on state rules. See the rules in Nebraska.