Will County Data Center Moratorium Hearing: What Plainfield and Naperville Buyers Should Know
On September 28, 2026, a Will County Board member submitted a resolution to start a public hearing process on a temporary data center moratorium. It does not put a moratorium in place. It only starts the process. If you own or plan to buy a home in Plainfield, Naperville, Aurora, or anywhere in Will County, here is what was proposed, what it does not do, and what to check before you buy or sell near an industrial project.
What Was Proposed in Will County
According to Patch, County Board Member Destinee Ortiz, who represents the Romeoville area, submitted the resolution. She said it follows the path Lake County took earlier this year. Lake County first passed a resolution to start a public hearing on a zoning change, then approved an eight-month moratorium in September with a separate vote.
Here is how the Will County version would work if the board adopts it:
The county Land Use Department and Zoning Administrator would write proposed zoning language.
The Planning and Zoning Commission would hold a public hearing and hear testimony.
The commission would send its findings and a recommendation to the County Board.
A moratorium itself would need a later, separate County Board vote.
Ortiz said residents raised questions about water and electricity supply, infrastructure, stormwater, noise, and nearby properties. She also said she will share an update once she learns whether the resolution is scheduled for the Executive Committee. You can follow county meetings on the Will County website.
Why This Matters if You Live in Plainfield or Nearby
Here is the part that trips people up. Who controls zoning depends on where the land sits. Inside a village or city, the town usually writes its own rules. In unincorporated areas, the county does. So a county vote may not change what happens on a parcel inside Plainfield, Naperville, or Aurora town limits. For any address, confirm who has authority with the Will County Land Use Department or the village planning office.
That is why the exact address matters. Two homes a mile apart can answer to two different sets of zoning rules. Before you fall for a home near open land or an industrial site, find out if the nearby parcels are in a town or in the county.
What Naperville and Aurora Have Already Done
Nearby towns have already dealt with this question. In January, FOX 32 reported that the Naperville City Council rejected a proposed data center of about 200,000 square feet near Naperville and Warrenville roads. Council members and neighbors cited location, noise, air quality, and zoning. Before that vote, the city's planning commission had voted 8 to 1 to advance the project, as Patch reported.
Aurora and West Chicago have also acted on new data center rules. We covered both in our earlier post on what the data center moratorium means for western suburbs buyers and sellers. We also looked at the money side in our post on data center tax breaks and Aurora property taxes.
What to Check Before You Buy or Sell Near a Proposed Project
We hear this question a lot: "Will this hurt my home value?" The short answer is that nobody can promise a result. It depends on the project, how close it is to homes, and the rules a town sets. What we can do is help you get the facts early.
Check the zoning. Look at what nearby parcels are zoned for today, not just what is built.
Look for pending applications. The village, city, or county posts them with meeting agendas.
Find out who has authority. Is the land inside town limits or in the county?
Ask what is planned. A quick call to the planning department can save you a surprise later.
If you are selling, be ready for the question. Buyers may ask about noise, traffic, and what is going in next door. Straight answers build trust.
How We Help Buyers and Sellers With Zoning Questions
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Will County data center moratorium proposal? A County Board member submitted a resolution on September 28, 2026 to start a public hearing process. It would not impose a moratorium on its own. A later, separate vote would be needed for that.
Does the Will County resolution ban data centers in Plainfield? No. The resolution only starts a hearing process. Zoning authority depends on whether the land is in a town or in the county, so confirm the address with the Will County Land Use Department or the village.
Do data centers lower nearby home values? There is no single answer. It depends on the size of the project, the distance from homes, and how the town handles noise and traffic. Ask your agent to pull zoning and pending proposals near any home you are considering.
Who is a Realtor near me in Plainfield or Naperville who can help me check what is planned near a home? We would love to help. We're Julia Corkey and Vickie Schoenfeld with Team Elite Realtors at Baird and Warner, serving Naperville, Aurora, Oswego, and Plainfield for over 20 years. Call us at 630-286-9777 or visit www.homesbyteamelite.com.
Buying or selling near open land or an industrial corridor? Let's look at what is planned around your address before you decide. Send us a note and we will get back to you fast.
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