Amazon: Hobart Campus

Amazon Web Services plans 26 data center buildings in Hobart on two sites. The Hobart Devco site, at 61st Avenue and Arizona Street, holds six. The Hobart Tech Park, along Colorado Street, holds 20. The two sites share one air permit application and a new 345 kV NIPSCO load connection. AWS expects its first building to be complete in 2028.

The city approved a 10-year property tax abatement in January 2026, with $47 million paid upfront and $55 million more when construction begins. Residents have challenged the rezoning, fill permits and site plans in court.

Site History

• September 2026: Amazon describes both Hobart sites as in site preparation. Mass grading has run since spring 2026.
• July 2026: Amazon applies to Indiana for an air permit covering both Hobart sites.
• May 2026: The Hobart Plan Commission approves site plans for six buildings on the Devco site and 20 on the Tech Park site.
• February 2026: A court rejects residents' challenge to the economic revitalization area and tax abatements.
• January 2026: The city council approves a 10-year property tax abatement and an IT equipment exemption, with $47 million paid upfront.
• 2025: The city rezones both sites for data center use.