Story County extends moratorium on crypto mining and data centers through March 2027

Mar 17, 2026

The Story County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to extend a temporary moratorium through March 31, 2027 on applications and permits for digital asset mining, cryptocurrency operations, and data processing centers in unincorporated Story County after multiple residents urged pause while regulations are drafted.

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The Story County Board of Supervisors on March 17 unanimously approved Resolution #26‑69, extending a temporary moratorium on applications and permits for digital asset mining, cryptocurrency operations and data processing centers in unincorporated Story County through March 31, 2027.

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