MARKETS · NORTHERN VIRGINIA

Northern Virginia data center colocation for AI.

The largest data center market CBRE tracks, and one of the tightest. We search here for liquid-cooled and high-density space for GPU deployments from a single rack to 20 MW+.

MARKET SNAPSHOT · H1 2026

Almost fully leased, with a large pipeline.

4,496.5 MW

Colocation inventory

10.8 MW

Available at mid-year

0.2%

Vacancy

2,420.2 MW

Under construction

Northern Virginia absorbed 467.6 MW in the first half of 2026, the most of any primary market. With 10.8 MW available, most new deployments here come from capacity still under construction, and most of that is preleased before it delivers. If your date is firm, weigh preleasing here against markets with more space ready now.

Power, incentives and local rules

Dominion Energy has about 51 GW contracted to data centers, with 20 GW or more still in its queue.
Dominion's estimated wait for a new large connection grew from four years in 2022 to seven years in 2024.
From January 1, 2027, loads of 25 MW or more move to a new rate class with 14-year contracts and minimum demand charges.
Virginia kept its sales and use tax exemption on data center equipment through June 30, 2035, for operators that meet investment and job thresholds.
A tax of $0.011 per kWh on data center electricity applies from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2028.
Since March 2025, new data centers in Loudoun County need a special exception with public hearings.

Sources: Virginia Business (Aug 30, 2026); Prince William Times (Jul 15, 2026); Cardinal News (Nov 26, 2025); Holland & Knight (Aug 20, 2026); Holland & Knight (Apr 4, 2025).

Common questions

Is there available data center capacity in Northern Virginia?

Very little ready today: 10.8 MW of 4,496.5 MW at mid-2026, per CBRE. Most options come from new builds, which are largely preleased, so starting early matters.

What does colocation cost in Northern Virginia?

CBRE-reported asking rents for 10 MW+ requirements ran roughly $160 to $185 per kW per month in H1 2026. Smaller deployments price differently, so we get current quotes for your requirement.

Can Northern Virginia sites support liquid-cooled GPU racks?

Some can. Many existing halls were designed for air-cooled densities, so we confirm cooling, rack density and the energization date for each site before we introduce it.

Can I get new utility power quickly in Northern Virginia?

Usually not. Dominion's wait for new large connections has reached about seven years, so existing colocation capacity is the faster route.

Is data center equipment still exempt from sales tax in Virginia?

Yes, for qualifying operators, through June 30, 2035. A separate per-kWh tax on data center electricity applies through mid-2028.

Sources: CBRE (Aug 27, 2026); Data Center Frontier on CBRE H1 2026. All markets →

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