Hobart Common Council approves property tax abatement for 500-acre Amazon data center
Posted: Jan 8, 2026 5:40 PM EST
Hobart, Indiana City Government HOBART, Ind. -- On Wednesday night after 90 minutes of public comment, mostly against Amazon's 500-acre expansion in Hobart, the city's common council unanimously voted 6- to approve the tax abatement for the expansion.
The project is part of Amazon's additional $15 billion investment in Northern Indiana.
Hobart Mayor Josh Huddlestun previously said if everything moves ahead, construction is expected to begin in spring 2026.
The resolutions approved include:
Resolution 2026-02:
- A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Hobart, Indiana, Approving Real Property Tax Abatement with respect to Investments made by Amazon Data Services, Inc.
Resolution 2026-03:
- A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Hobart, Indiana, Approving Real Property Tax Abatement with respect to Investments made by Hobart Owner LLC.
Resolution 2026-04:
- A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Hobart, Indiana, approving a Form of Enterprise Information Technology Exemption Agreement and Community Enhancement Agreement with Amazon Data Services, Inc.
