Data centers in Pasquotank County, North Carolina
The public record for Pasquotank County: 2 local government actions on data centers, 0 announced projects, the county's zoning, its electric providers, and the offices that hold the land records.
Pasquotank County at a glance
- County seat
- Elizabeth City
- Population, 2024 estimate
- 41,418
- Land area, square miles
- 226.9
- Development tier, 2026
- Tier 1
- Last reappraisal
- 2022
- Next reappraisal
- 2030
- Regional council
- Albemarle Commission
Local government actions
| Jurisdiction | Date | Status | What happened | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pasquotank County | 2026-05 | adopted | Pasquotank County adopted a moratorium on data-center, data-processing, and cryptocurrency-mining approvals on May 18, 2026. It ends by May 17, 2027 or earlier when zoning amendments take effect. | [1] |
| Pasquotank County | 2026-08 | proposed | The county published an August 5, 2026 draft Unified Development Ordinance that proposes prohibiting data centers. The county project site states that the proposed regulation could change during review. | [1] |
Announced projects
We have no announced data-center project on record for this county.
Zoning and land-use rules in Pasquotank County
We could not confirm the extent of county zoning in Pasquotank County from the public record. The planning office can state it.
Pasquotank County Zoning Ordinance
How the county ordinance treats a data center
The county ordinance names this use. The ordinance lists "Computer Services and Data Centers" as a permitted use in C-1, I-1, and O&I districts, subject to a temporary moratorium.
A use that the ordinance does not name is classified by the planning staff, and the permit path follows from that decision. Special use permits, conditional zoning, and rezoning
Municipalities in Pasquotank County
1 incorporated municipalities lie wholly or partly in Pasquotank County. A municipality regulates land inside its limits, and some also regulate a band outside them. Who regulates a property in North Carolina
- Elizabeth City
Electric providers in Pasquotank County
North Carolina assigns electric service by territory, so the provider for a parcel depends on where the parcel sits. These providers have territory or customers in Pasquotank County.
| Provider | Type | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albemarle EMC | cooperative | [1] | |
| Dominion Energy North Carolina | investor-owned | [1] | |
| Elizabeth City | municipal | [1] | |
| Elizabeth City State University (campus electric system) | university-owned | [1] |
A provider's presence does not show that it can serve a large load at a given point. Only the utility can state that.
Where the land records are in Pasquotank County
County offices hold the records that show who owns a parcel, what is recorded against it, and how it is taxed.
- Pasquotank County Register of DeedsDeeds, plats, easements, and deeds of trust.
- Pasquotank County recorded document searchRecorded documents, searched by name or by book and page.
- Pasquotank County Tax OfficeAssessed value, tax bills, and present-use status.
- Pasquotank County Planning and InspectionsZoning maps, the ordinance, and permit history.
- How to find the owner of a property
- How to read a plat map
- What a title search for land covers
- Why county records come first
Reappraisal and development tier
Pasquotank County last reappraised real property effective 2022. The next reappraisal is scheduled for 2030.
The North Carolina Department of Commerce ranks Pasquotank County as Tier 1 for 2026. Tier 1 marks the most economically distressed counties and Tier 3 the least. The tier sets eligibility for several state incentive programs.
How to read this
County and town are different governments. A county can have no pause while a town inside it has one, and the reverse. Before you rely on any row, confirm which government regulates the parcel, then read the ordinance in the linked source for its scope and end date.
- How to read a data-center moratorium
- Zoning and moratorium research
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Questions
Does Pasquotank County have a data center moratorium?
The public record shows adopted local action in Pasquotank County: Pasquotank County (2026-05). Read the linked ordinance for its scope and end date, because boards extend and amend these.
What data centers are planned in Pasquotank County?
We have no announced data-center project on record for Pasquotank County as of 2026.09.30.
Does Pasquotank County have zoning?
We could not confirm the extent of county zoning in Pasquotank County from the public record. The planning office can state it.
Who provides electricity in Pasquotank County?
Providers with territory or customers in Pasquotank County: Albemarle EMC; Dominion Energy North Carolina; Elizabeth City; Elizabeth City State University (campus electric system). The provider for a parcel depends on where the parcel sits.
Neighboring counties
Sources for this page
- U.S. Census Bureau, County Population Totals, Vintage 2024
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Gazetteer Files, Counties
- 2026 North Carolina Development Tier Designations, N.C. Department of Commerce, November 26, 2025
- 2026-2027 Property Tax Rates And Reappraisal Schedules For North Carolina Counties, N.C. Department of Revenue
- Regional Councils, North Carolina Association of Regional Councils of Governments
- Pasquotank County Zoning Ordinance
- static1.squarespace.com
- Pasquotank County Planning and Inspections
- Pasquotank County Register of Deeds
- Pasquotank County recorded document search
- Pasquotank County Tax Office
- Our Members | North Carolina's Electric Cooperatives
- Dominion Energy Pilot Grant Program for Northeastern NC Volunteer Fire Departments
- Company-reported county service territories, Form EIA-861 2024 final data (Service_Territory_2024.xlsx)
- Power Forward | Elizabeth City State University
- wsc.konveio.com
Looking at land in Pasquotank County?
Send the parcel and the county. We confirm which government regulates it and read the record for power, local rules, and usable ground.