I was granted a 50% Homestead Exemption

[Ramon Smothers]

I own a duplex in which I live on one side and rent out the other. I just filed for my homestead exemption a year after purchase and was granted 50% because I occupy half of the residence! 

Has anyone ever encountered this? 

I have the opportunity to appeal it but I'm asking should I even try? 

Are there any other ways to obtain the entire tax exemption on my entire property that I own??

Thank you for any feedback.