Prince William County is unmatched as a data center location. Competitive tax rates, secure sites with large set-backs and reliable power and fiber give companies strategic advantages found nowhere else in the Mid-Atlantic Region.

A 1.25% tax rate and an accelerated depreciation schedule provide the lowest tax burden on programmable computers and equipment in Northern Virginia.

Effective tax on $1 million over 5 years: $15,000
Tax Year	Depreciation Rate	Effective Tax on $1 million
Year 1	50% of original cost	$6,250
Year 2	35% of original cost	$4,375
Year 3	20% of original cost	$2,500
Year 4	10% of original cost	$1,250
Year 5	5% of original cost	$625

Ample and affordable electrical power is available in Prince William County. Dual power grids offer redundant power to many sites. Prince William is nestled among one of the most dense clusters of fiber in the United States, with multiple fiber providers available.

Prince William County has available sites that are compliant with Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) design guidelines. Existing mission critical facilities are afforded stability and safety from most natural disasters.

Existing state-of-the-art facilities designed to bolster energy efficiency, lower utility costs, and maximize floor space.

Data center projects benefit from targeted industry status in Prince William County, making them eligible for expedited permitting, fast-track site plan approval and other special incentives offered by the Board of County Supervisors.