By Connor Groothuis, KOMU 8 Reporter
Publication Date: 2026-06-11 14:30:00
MONTGOMERY CITY — The Montgomery County Commission unanimously approved a tax incentive package Monday for Google’s proposed $15 billion data center, despite ongoing concerns from residents about how the huge data center could have negative effects on the county.
According to cost/benefit analysis documents, the deal is much bigger than the $15 billion figure previously announced. Google could invest as much as $87.5 billion in equipment over the life of the project, with an initial phase of roughly $24.5 billion in equipment and $13.4 billion in real property improvements between 2026 and 2029.
The tax incentive plan was prepared under Missouri’s Chapter 100 law and calls for the county to issue up to $100 billion in industrial revenue bonds. Under the structure, Montgomery County technically owns the equipment and leases it back to Google…
