Data Centers & Crypto Mining in Johnson County, IA (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Johnson County, Iowa.
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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Johnson County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Crypto Mining Rules
Cryptocurrency mining is a permitted primary use only in the MH Heavy Industrial Zoning District under UDO Section 8:1.19(A)(3), added by Ordinance 10-10-24-01 in October 2024. Every other unincorporated zoning district in Johnson County, including agricultural and light industrial land, remains closed to the use.
Johnson County Crypto Mining Zoning Rule
Significant RestrictionsJohnson County UDO 8:1.19(A)(3)
A. Primary Uses. The following primary uses are allowed in the MH zoning district. All primary uses allowed in the MH district shall only be allowed in the MH district unless those uses are specifically allowed in other districts. ... 2. Auto Wrecking. 3. Cryptocurrency mining or production installation.175 4. Distribution, Truck Terminals, Wholesaling, and Warehousing.
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