Can you build an ADU in Mid-Wilshire, Los Angeles?

Yes — about 86% of Mid-Wilshire's roughly 6,916 analyzed single-family lots can add an ADU by-right. Most are zoned R2, which typically allows a detached ADU up to about 1,200 sq ft. These are zoning-only estimates; overlays like hillside, coastal, or historic can change the answer, so check your exact address for the rule that applies to your lot.

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ADU eligibility in Mid-Wilshire

Lots analyzed
6,916
Likely eligible
86%
Typical max size
1,200 sq ft
Median lot
6,606 sq ft

Typical zoning in Mid-Wilshire

The most common zones here, by number of analyzed lots. Your parcel’s zone sets which ADU rules apply.

ZoneLotsADU outlook
R21,850Allowed
R11,185Allowed
R31,146Allowed
R1V3540Allowed
C2461Needs review

Eligibility is zoning-only (zoning-only (overlays excluded; see checker for per-lot verdict)). Ruleset la-2026.06. Neighborhood boundaries: Los Angeles Times / Mapping L.A. (CC BY 4.0).

Mid-Wilshire ADU questions

In most of Mid-Wilshire, yes. About 86% of its analyzed single-family lots can add an accessory dwelling unit by-right, most commonly on R2-zoned parcels. Your lot's exact answer depends on its zone, size, and any overlays — enter your address to see the rule that applies to you.

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