Nothing reported in Unincorporated Humboldt County yet
Who decides here: the Humboldt County Commission decides on zoning for land outside city and town limits.
Local votes and rules
⏸️ Pause on new data centers · Humboldt County
Humboldt County commissioners paused data center applications in unincorporated parts of the county until July 13, 2027, unless they extend it. It does not apply inside Winnemucca city limits. The county will update its master plan and write rules on water, power and noise.
July 6, 2026Source
Built & runningBeing builtApproved, not built yetProposedStopped or cancelledHollow dot (when zoomed in): exact site not known yet, pin shows the town
What you can do
- Get told first.
We'll email you if anything changes in Unincorporated Humboldt 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 Humboldt County: Harney Electric Co-op, Inc. (not available) or Sierra Pacific Power Co. (company).
Big data centers need a lot of power. Who pays for new power lines depends on state rules. See the rules in Nevada.