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Originally Posted by r18tdi
It always reminded me of Egypt where almost everyone leaves exposed unfinished rebar on top of buildings to claim U/C status for tax advantages.
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They do that in Mexico as well; not for tax reasons but simply to provide the flexibility to add floors later as family grows, or to provide an additional advantage when selling a home.
People make decisions very differently in the absence of zoning. Why would you NOT future proof your home in this way unless the government has explicitly banned it?
Of course, with much more rainfall, snow, and freeze/thaw cycles in Chicago that approach is more difficult here, and out of the question in tightly zoned residential areas.