STATE INCENTIVES

California Data Center Incentives

Summary • 12 Data Sources

What datacenter incentives does California offer?

California offers: Access to largest tech talent pool + venture capital ecosystem. Sales tax exemption: No. Property tax abatement: Very limited. Corporate income tax: 8.84% corporate (high). Estimated savings vs national average: Negative - 20-40% higher costs.

Key Data Points

Sales Tax Exemption: No
Property Tax: Very limited
Corporate Income Tax: 8.84% corporate (high)
Estimated Savings: Negative - 20-40% higher costs
Special Programs: California Competes Tax Credit, R&D Tax Credit

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Incentive Summary

Sales Tax Exemption

No

Property Tax

Very limited

Corporate Income Tax

8.84% corporate (high)

Est. Savings

Negative - 20-40% higher costs

Special Programs

California Competes Tax Credit

R&D Tax Credit

Key Considerations

⚠Highest power costs in US

⚠High taxes

⚠Strict regulations

⚠Water constraints

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