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FutureLot Selected for Startup and New Product Zones at IBS 2026 as Platform Expands to 21 States
Brookline, MA, February 11, 2026 – FutureLot, an AI-powered zoning and feasibility platform for residential construction and accessory dwelling units (ADUs), announced today that it has been selected to participate in the Startup Zone and showcase new products in the New Product Zone at the 2026 International Builders’ Show (IBS). The dual selection reflects FutureLot’s rapid growth and its role in helping builders turn complex zoning rules into clear, lot specific feasibility decisions.
The recognition from IBS comes as FutureLot continues rapid national expansion. The platform now supports property-level zoning and feasibility analysis across 21 U.S. states, driven by increasing demand from builders, municipalities, and housing organizations seeking faster, clearer answers to what can be built on a specific lot.
FutureLot’s current coverage includes the following 21 states:
Arizona (AZ), California (CA), Colorado (CO), Connecticut (CT), Florida (FL), Georgia (GA), Maine (ME), Maryland (MD), Massachusetts (MA), Pennsylvania (PA), New Hampshire (NH), New Jersey (NJ), New York (NY), North Carolina (NC), Oregon (OR), Rhode Island (RI), Texas (TX), Utah (UT), Vermont (VT), Virginia (VA), Washington (WA).
Demonstrated Adoption Through Maine Launch
FutureLot’s growth is anchored by real-world deployments that demonstrate strong homeowner and market demand. In December 2025, FutureLot launched an ADU eligibility and feasibility tool in partnership with the Greater Portland Council of Governments (GPCOG), powering the ADU Wizard on MaineADUGuide.org.
“What we’re seeing is real homeowner intent,” said Tom Bell, Communications Director of GPCOG. “About 75 percent of visitors are actively searching their home address in the ADU wizard. The site has already seen 6,200 unique users, with more than 3,900 unique properties searched. That level of engagement shows people aren’t just curious, they’re trying to build.”
The Maine deployment illustrates how translating complex zoning rules into clear, property-specific guidance can quickly convert new ADU policies into actionable homeowner demand, which is insight builders rarely see early in the sales and feasibility process.
Builders attending IBS can see how the same platform used in Maine is already helping contractors identify real, buildable opportunities in their own markets.
Showcasing Innovation at IBS 2026
At IBS 2026, FutureLot will showcase its platform in both the Start-Up Zone, highlighting emerging companies shaping the future of residential construction, and the New Product Zone, featuring innovative solutions entering the market. At IBS, builders can interact directly with the platform to see how zoning and site constraints are evaluated on a real parcel in seconds rather than weeks.
FutureLot’s platform includes:
• Studio Pro – a professional zoning and pre-feasibility tool delivering detailed, parcel-level analysis for builders and designers unifying local bylaws, state law, and real-world site conditions into one clear answer
• Website Booster – a consumer-facing experience embedded on builder and partner websites that allows homeowners to search their address, visualize ADU options on their lot, and request next steps
• Insights and lead tools – analytics that show builders where real, property-specific demand is emerging and prioritize follow-up
FutureLot’s tools help builders surface property-specific ADU demand earlier, qualify projects faster, and avoid time spent on lots that cannot move forward.
The result is less wasted effort, shorter sales cycles, and more focus on projects that can actually get built.
The 2026 International Builders’ Show will take place in February 2026 in Orlando, Florida, bringing together builders, developers, and housing leaders from across the U.S.
About FutureLot
FutureLot is an AI-powered zoning and feasibility platform used by builders, designers, and housing organizations to understand what is feasible on a specific property. By combining zoning codes, parcel data, state laws, and GIS constraints into clear early-stage guidance, FutureLot helps professionals assess feasibility, educate homeowners, and move viable residential projects forward with confidence. Founded in 2024, FutureLot is based in Brookline, Massachusetts.
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