Canton Council to Vote on Data Center Tax Breaks Nov. 2
The city council will decide on 75% tax abatements for three new proposed data center projects.
Updated on Oct. 20, 2026 in Data Centers
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Canton City Council is set to vote on November 2 regarding 75% property tax abatements for three data center developments. The projects proposed by MDG Canton Purchaser LLC, Georgetown Road PG LLC, and DAMAC Digital Solution Ohio LLC would span 15 to 30 years.
Why it matters
City officials argue the agreements are necessary to fund economic development and increase revenue, projecting $62 million in total payments over three decades. The plan has faced months of community opposition regarding potential environmental and economic impacts.
The proposed agreements offer a 75% property-tax abatement rate and are expected to generate $62 million in revenue over 30 years. The projects are estimated to create a combined total of 148 permanent jobs.
The players
MDG Canton Purchaser LLC
This entity is one of the three developers seeking approval for a new data center project in the city.
Georgetown Road PG LLC
This developer is one of the three companies negotiating with the city for property tax abatements.
DAMAC Digital Solution Ohio LLC
This firm is one of the three developers proposing a data center that would be subject to the council's upcoming vote.
The details
The developers must provide annual service payments and $1 million per building for specific projects in exchange for the tax breaks. Requirements for the sites include the decommissioning and removal of e-waste, servers, and diesel fuel tanks.
Timeline
Nov. 2: Canton City Council scheduled vote on tax deals.
15 to 30 years: Duration of the proposed property tax abatements.
30 years: Timeline for the expected $62 million in total city revenue.
Market Landscape
These tax abatement requests follow the city's strategy of leveraging tax incentives to secure long-term infrastructure investment. By expanding the eligibility for Community Reinvestment Area Agreements, Canton seeks to position itself as a competitive hub for large-scale data center operations.
Residents may see an impact on local tax distribution, as Canton City Schools is slated to receive 1.25% of income tax from all three project sites. Additionally, the development aims to boost local economic stability by creating approximately 148 permanent jobs.
The takeaway
The proposed deals reflect a broader trend of municipalities offering significant financial concessions to lure data center infrastructure. Residents should monitor how these 30-year commitments influence future city school funding and local economic development priorities.
What happens next
The Canton City Council is scheduled to hold a final vote on the proposed tax abatement deals for the three data center projects on November 2.
Further reading
For additional context on regional industry growth, see Canton Data Centers.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Canton Repository.
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