SIGNALDATAInsights. For the People.
Preview
Data centers · Jackson County, Missouri

Jackson County

6 projects on record · 4 moratorium or ban actions

← Statewide map
Adair CountyAndrew CountyAtchison CountyAudrain CountyBarry CountyBarton CountyBates CountyBenton CountyBollinger CountyBoone CountyBuchanan CountyButler CountyCaldwell CountyCallaway CountyCamden CountyCape Girardeau CountyCarroll CountyCarter CountyCass CountyCedar CountyChariton CountyChristian CountyClark CountyClay CountyClinton CountyCole CountyCooper CountyCrawford CountyDade CountyDallas CountyDaviess CountyDeKalb CountyDent CountyDouglas CountyDunklin CountyFranklin CountyGasconade CountyGentry CountyGreene CountyGrundy CountyHarrison CountyHenry CountyHickory CountyHolt CountyHoward CountyHowell CountyIron CountyJackson CountyJasper CountyJefferson CountyJohnson CountyKnox CountyLaclede CountyLafayette CountyLawrence CountyLewis CountyLincoln CountyLinn CountyLivingston CountyMacon CountyMadison CountyMaries CountyMarion CountyMcDonald CountyMercer CountyMiller CountyMississippi CountyMoniteau CountyMonroe CountyMontgomery CountyMorgan CountyNew Madrid CountyNewton CountyNodaway CountyOregon CountyOsage CountyOzark CountyPemiscot CountyPerry CountyPettis CountyPhelps CountyPike CountyPlatte CountyPolk CountyPulaski CountyPutnam CountyRalls CountyRandolph CountyRay CountyReynolds CountyRipley CountySaline CountySchuyler CountyScotland CountyScott CountyShannon CountyShelby CountySt. Charles CountySt. Clair CountySt. Francois CountySt. Louis CountySt. Louis (city) CountySte. Genevieve CountyStoddard CountyStone CountySullivan CountyTaney CountyTexas CountyVernon CountyWarren CountyWashington CountyWayne CountyWebster CountyWorth CountyWright CountyNebius AI data center campus, EastGate Commerce Center · Under construction · 800 MWPatmos data center, 2500 S. Little Blue Parkway · Proposed · 100 MWPatmos data center, former Kansas City Star press pavilion · Operating · 100 MWProposed 20-story data center at the Western Newspaper Union building · Denied · 30 MWIron Mountain Kansas City data center (KCM-1) · Operating · 3.9 MW1102 Grand carrier hotel (Netrality Kansas City) · Operating
Projects in Jackson County
Nebius AI data center campus, EastGate Commerce CenterNebius800Under constructionMay 202650 MW+
Patmos data center, 2500 S. Little Blue ParkwayPatmos100ProposedOct. 19, 202650 MW+
Patmos data center, former Kansas City Star press pavilionPatmos100OperatingOct. 19, 202650 MW+
Proposed 20-story data center at the Western Newspaper Union buildingRevitalization Unlimited30DeniedAug. 5, 2026Under 50 MW
Iron Mountain Kansas City data center (KCM-1)Iron Mountain3.9OperatingMay 2, 2026Under 50 MW
1102 Grand carrier hotel (Netrality Kansas City)Netrality Data Centers—OperatingOct. 23, 2026Under 50 MW

Moratoriums and bans

  1. Oct. 5, 2026 Independence: Zoning rules. The council unanimously adopted rules requiring a special use permit for data centers over 2.5 MW, a 1,000-foot setback from homes, schools, parks and similar uses, limits on generator testing, low-water cooling and decommissioning after 12 months idle. (KCTV5, Oct. 5, 2026; KSHB 41, Oct. 12, 2026)
  2. July 6, 2026 Independence: Moratorium. The council voted 7-0 for a 180-day pause on new data center and battery storage applications, permits and licenses, running through Jan. 2, 2027; projects already filed or approved, including Nebius, are exempt. (KCTV5, July 8, 2026; City of Independence, July 2026; KCTV5, Oct. 5, 2026; KCTV5, July 7, 2026)
  3. June 22, 2026 Jackson County: Moratorium. The county legislature voted 8-0 (one excused) for a 180-day pause on processing data center and battery storage land-use applications, lengthened from a 120-day proposal; the April version covered unincorporated areas. (The Kansas City Star (via GovTech), April 9, 2026; KCTV5, June 8, 2026; KCTV5, June 22, 2026; KSHB 41, June 22, 2026)
  4. Jan. 15, 2026 Kansas City: Zoning rules. The council moved data centers into industrial zoning districts and required council approval and will-serve letters from KC Water and Evergy for larger centers, plus traffic studies and limits on off-site noise and light. (KCTV5, Jan. 19, 2026; Smart Cities Dive, Feb. 6, 2026)

Updates, newest first

  1. Oct. 23, 2026 1102 Grand carrier hotel (Netrality Kansas City) · Netrality's Kansas City page lists 1102 Grand as owned and operated by the company, with 2N UPS, N+1 generators, two points of entry and about 120 or more on-net networks. (Netrality Data Centers, Oct. 23, 2026)
  2. Oct. 22, 2026 Nebius AI data center campus, EastGate Commerce Center · A hearing was scheduled in Jackson County Circuit Court on the plaintiffs' restraining order request and the defendants' motion to dismiss. (KSHB 41, Oct. 8, 2026; FOX 2 (Nexstar), Oct. 7, 2026)
  3. Oct. 19, 2026 Patmos data center, 2500 S. Little Blue Parkway · The council postponed a vote on the leasehold assignment from NorthPoint to Patmos until Nov. 2; closing was expected Nov. 12 if approved. (KSHB 41, Oct. 19, 2026)
  4. Oct. 19, 2026 Patmos data center, former Kansas City Star press pavilion · KSHB described Patmos as running the downtown press pavilion data center, shared with Nebius. (KSHB 41, Oct. 19, 2026)
  5. Oct. 5, 2026 Independence: Zoning rules · The council unanimously adopted rules requiring a special use permit for data centers over 2.5 MW, a 1,000-foot setback from homes, schools, parks and similar uses, limits on generator testing, low-water cooling and decommissioning after 12 months idle. (KCTV5, Oct. 5, 2026; KSHB 41, Oct. 12, 2026)
  6. Sept. 1, 2026 Nebius AI data center campus, EastGate Commerce Center · First District voters recalled Councilman John Perkins, who had voted for the incentives, with about 68% voting yes. (KCTV5, July 8, 2026; KCTV5, Sept. 1, 2026)
  7. Aug. 12, 2026 Nebius AI data center campus, EastGate Commerce Center · The Independence GUARD Alliance and residents filed a 16-count suit in Jackson County Circuit Court against the city, the Nebius subsidiary Missouri ADC Holdings LLC and Independence Power Partners, alleging zoning, Sunshine Law and charter violations and seeking a restraining order. The city said it disagrees with the suit's characterization and believes the approvals were lawful; Nebius said it is reviewing the claims and is committed to complying with the law. (KSHB 41, Aug. 13, 2026)
  8. Aug. 5, 2026 Proposed 20-story data center at the Western Newspaper Union building · The City Plan Commission voted 6-0 to deny the plan, as staff had recommended. (KCUR, Aug. 10, 2026; DatacenterDynamics, Aug. 10, 2026)
  9. July 6, 2026 Nebius AI data center campus, EastGate Commerce Center · The council voted 7-0 for a 180-day moratorium on new data center and battery storage applications; projects already approved, including Nebius, are not affected. (KCTV5, July 8, 2026; City of Independence, July 2026)
  10. July 6, 2026 Independence: Moratorium · The council voted 7-0 for a 180-day pause on new data center and battery storage applications, permits and licenses, running through Jan. 2, 2027; projects already filed or approved, including Nebius, are exempt. (KCTV5, July 8, 2026; City of Independence, July 2026; KCTV5, Oct. 5, 2026; KCTV5, July 7, 2026)
  11. June 22, 2026 Jackson County: Moratorium · The county legislature voted 8-0 (one excused) for a 180-day pause on processing data center and battery storage land-use applications, lengthened from a 120-day proposal; the April version covered unincorporated areas. (The Kansas City Star (via GovTech), April 9, 2026; KCTV5, June 8, 2026; KCTV5, June 22, 2026; KSHB 41, June 22, 2026)
  12. June 2026 Patmos data center, 2500 S. Little Blue Parkway · Patmos applied for a building permit seeking 100 MW in a 285,000 sq ft facility, valued at about $107 million. (KSHB 41, Oct. 19, 2026; DatacenterDynamics, June 29, 2026)
  13. June 2026 Proposed 20-story data center at the Western Newspaper Union building · Revitalization Unlimited filed a development plan with the city for a 20-story, 384-foot data center. (KCTV5, July 7, 2026; KCUR, July 22, 2026)
  14. May 2, 2026 Iron Mountain Kansas City data center (KCM-1) · Iron Mountain's KCM-1 guide lists 3.9 MW and 50,000 sq ft, more than 100 feet underground on a 22-acre campus. (Iron Mountain, May 2, 2026; Iron Mountain, Oct. 2026)
  15. May 2026 Nebius AI data center campus, EastGate Commerce Center · Nebius broke ground on the campus (KCTV and KSHB say May; another KSHB story says the first phase began in April). (KCTV5, July 8, 2026; KSHB 41, Oct. 12, 2026; KSHB 41, Oct. 8, 2026)
  16. March 30, 2026 Nebius AI data center campus, EastGate Commerce Center · Opponents turned in about 4,865 signatures anyway as a show of opposition, per the Kansas City Star. (The Kansas City Star (via AOL), April 3, 2026)
  17. March 25, 2026 Nebius AI data center campus, EastGate Commerce Center · Jackson County Circuit Judge Jennifer Phillips ruled for the city, finding the ordinance took effect immediately and was not subject to referendum, which ended the bid for an August vote. (KSHB 41, March 25, 2026)
  18. March 5, 2026 Nebius AI data center campus, EastGate Commerce Center · The city rejected opponents' referendum petition, saying its charter exempts an ordinance tied to a contract and bonds that takes effect immediately; residents sued on March 9. (KSHB 41, March 10, 2026)
  19. March 2, 2026 Nebius AI data center campus, EastGate Commerce Center · After a public hearing of nearly four hours, the council voted 5-2 to approve Chapter 100 bonds and tax abatement for the campus. (City of Independence, Dec. 16, 2025; KSHB 41, March 3, 2026; KSHB 41, March 10, 2026; DatacenterDynamics, March 4, 2026)
  20. Jan. 15, 2026 Kansas City: Zoning rules · The council moved data centers into industrial zoning districts and required council approval and will-serve letters from KC Water and Evergy for larger centers, plus traffic studies and limits on off-site noise and light. (KCTV5, Jan. 19, 2026; Smart Cities Dive, Feb. 6, 2026)
  21. Dec. 16, 2025 Nebius AI data center campus, EastGate Commerce Center · The city's FAQ (dated Dec. 16, 2025, later updated) described at least 800 MW of demand, up to four buildings and power from a privately financed plant at the Blue Valley site. (City of Independence, Dec. 16, 2025)
  22. Dec. 2025 Nebius AI data center campus, EastGate Commerce Center · Nebius closed on about 398 acres in EastGate Commerce Center, bought from NorthPoint Development. (DatacenterDynamics, Jan. 12, 2026; City of Independence, Dec. 16, 2025)
  23. Nov. 2025 Patmos data center, 2500 S. Little Blue Parkway · Patmos began talks with NorthPoint about the warehouse. (DatacenterDynamics, June 29, 2026)
  24. Nov. 19, 2024 Patmos data center, former Kansas City Star press pavilion · Nebius said it would open its first U.S. availability zone at the Patmos site, starting at 5 MW and growing to as much as 40 MW, live in Q1 2025. (Nebius, Nov. 19, 2024; DatacenterDynamics, Nov. 19, 2024)
  25. Nov. 14, 2024 Patmos data center, former Kansas City Star press pavilion · Patmos announced it had leased the 400,000 sq ft former Star press building, with an option to buy, and planned 5 MW at once and 40 MW within 18 months. (Patmos, Nov. 14, 2024; DatacenterDynamics, Nov. 15, 2024)

Statewide

Missouri's data storage center exemption (RSMo 144.810, enacted by S.B. 149 in 2015, revised 2018) waives state and local sales and use tax on utilities, equipment and construction materials for new centers investing $25 million and adding 10 jobs at 150% of the county average wage within 36 months (up to 15 years), or for expansions of $5 million and 5 jobs (up to 10 years), capped at the projected 10-year net fiscal benefit. The revisor shows no amendment since 2018. (Missouri Revisor of Statutes, Aug. 28, 2018; Missouri Independent, June 29, 2026) S.B. 4 (2025) added RSMo 393.130.7, effective Aug. 28, 2025: utilities with more than 250,000 customers must file tariffs for customers expected to reach 100 MW peak demand (50 MW for smaller utilities) so those customers pay their share and other classes do not bear unjust costs; the PSC may extend this to smaller loads. (Missouri Revisor of Statutes, Aug. 28, 2025; Missouri Public Service Commission, 2026) PSC File No. EO-2025-0154 (Evergy Missouri Metro and Evergy Missouri West): the order issued Nov. 13, 2025, effective Dec. 13, 2025, approved the Large Load Power Service plan for loads of 75 MW or more, with a 12-year minimum term plus an optional ramp of up to 5 years, collateral of two years of minimum bills and exit fees; a separate proposal from PSC staff and the Public Counsel was not adopted. (Missouri Public Service Commission (EFIS), Nov. 13, 2025; Missouri Public Service Commission, Nov. 14, 2025; Missouri Independent, Nov. 14, 2025) PSC File No. ET-2025-0184 (Ameren Missouri): the commission unanimously approved a large-load rate plan on Nov. 24, 2025 for customers of 75 MW or more, with a 12-year minimum term, exit fees and optional clean-energy subscription programs; the Consumers Council of Missouri sought rehearing Dec. 3, 2025. (Missouri Public Service Commission (EFIS), Dec. 3, 2025; St. Louis Public Radio, Nov. 24, 2025; Missouri Public Service Commission, 2026) PSC File No. ET-2026-0184 (Liberty Utilities): the large-load tariff case was still in progress, per the PSC fact sheet. (Missouri Public Service Commission, 2026) 2026 session: no data center bill passed. HB 3362 and HB 3364 (large-load cost recovery and DNR permits for water use above 2 million gallons a day) got a House committee hearing in March 2026 (HB 3362 on March 30) but no vote; HB 3390 (hyperscale limits, Rep. Cupps) and HB 2239 (low-water cooling for 100 MW centers, Rep. Murray) got no hearing. Missouri has no state data center moratorium or siting law. (Missouri House of Representatives, March 30, 2026; St. Louis Public Radio, Feb. 26, 2026; Missouri Independent (from Columbia Missourian), June 5, 2026; St. Louis Public Radio, June 29, 2026; Missouri Coalition for the Environment, May 20, 2026) Missouri data centers →