STATE INCENTIVES

Kentucky Data Center Incentives

Summary12 Data Sources

What datacenter incentives does Kentucky offer?

Kentucky offers: Low power costs + tax incentives for job creation. Sales tax exemption: No. Property tax abatement: Available via Kentucky Business Investment. Corporate income tax: 5% corporate (flat). Estimated savings vs national average: 10-15% on power and operations.

Key Data Points

  • Sales Tax Exemption: No
  • Property Tax: Available via Kentucky Business Investment
  • Corporate Income Tax: 5% corporate (flat)
  • Estimated Savings: 10-15% on power and operations
  • Special Programs: Kentucky Business Investment, Kentucky Enterprise Initiative Act, Skills Training Investment

Incentive Summary

Sales Tax Exemption

No

Property Tax

Available via Kentucky Business Investment

Corporate Income Tax

5% corporate (flat)

Est. Savings

10-15% on power and operations

Special Programs

Kentucky Business Investment

Kentucky Enterprise Initiative Act

Skills Training Investment

Key Considerations

Limited tech ecosystem
Smaller talent pool
Flooding risk in some areas

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