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Homeowner Resources in Columbia, NC

Local resources for homeowners in Columbia, NC dealing with foreclosure, probate, tax liens, bankruptcy, and other difficult situations. Real contacts, phone numbers, and next steps.

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Resource categories for Columbia

Select a topic below to see local resources including government offices, attorneys, financial counselors, and nonprofit organizations.

Bankruptcy

Resources for homeowners in Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy who need to sell their home.

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Code Violations

Resources for homeowners facing code enforcement notices, building code violations, minimum housing standards, or condemnation.

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Judgment Lien

Resources for homeowners with civil judgment liens — lien negotiation, homestead exemption, and selling with liens.

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More local resources in Columbia

Verified local contacts for other situations Columbia homeowners face — attorneys, government offices, and financial counselors, organized by topic.

Foreclosure

Foreclosure Attorneys

Wheless & Wheless, PLLC

Father-son team W. Jay Wheless and Dwight H. Wheless bring over 56 years of combined legal experience. Maintain offices in both Columbia and Manteo, NC. Handle real estate closings, business law, and municipal law. Licensed in state and federal courts.

(252) 796-5500

402 North Main Street, Columbia, NC 27925

Wheless and Wheless real estate law

Hornthal, Riley, Ellis & Maland, LLP — Columbia Office

Attorney Charles W. Ogletree served as Tyrrell County Attorney from 1968 to 2005 and was inducted into the NC Bar Association Legal Practice Hall of Fame in 1999. Merged his longstanding Columbia practice with HREM in 2005. Handles real estate, environmental law, and general practice.

(252) 796-8561

211 West Main Street, Columbia, NC 27925

Hornthal Riley Ellis Maland Columbia office

Mortgage Servicer and Bank Loss-Mitigation Contacts

Wells Fargo Mortgage Assistance

Wells Fargo loss-mitigation contact for forbearance, repayment plans, and modification review for qualifying mortgage borrowers.

Wells Fargo mortgage help

Bank of America Mortgage Assistance

Bank of America loss-mitigation contact for forbearance, repayment plans, and modification review for qualifying mortgage borrowers.

Bank of America mortgage help

Truist Mortgage Assistance

Truist loss-mitigation contact for forbearance, repayment plans, and modification review for qualifying mortgage borrowers.

Truist mortgage help

Chase Mortgage Assistance

Chase loss-mitigation contact for forbearance, repayment plans, and modification review for qualifying mortgage borrowers.

Chase mortgage help

First Horizon Mortgage Assistance

First Horizon loss-mitigation contact for forbearance, repayment plans, and modification review for qualifying mortgage borrowers.

First Horizon mortgage help

Housing Counseling and Foreclosure Prevention

HUD Housing Counselor Search Portal

Primary HUD counselor lookup portal for Columbia and Tyrrell County homeowners; filter by county or local ZIP code for nearby approved counseling agencies.

Open HUD counselor search portal

Tyrrell County Tax Office

County tax-payment and collections office for property-tax balances, delinquency questions, and payment processing for Tyrrell County parcels.

(252) 796-2675

106 South Water Street, Columbia, NC 27925

Tyrrell County government information

NC Home Advantage Mortgage and Homeowner Assistance

State housing finance agency programs for down payment assistance, foreclosure prevention, and homeowner support for qualifying North Carolina residents.

NC Housing Finance Agency resources

Free and Low-Cost Legal Aid

Legal Aid of North Carolina (Serves Tyrrell County)

Free civil legal assistance to income-eligible Tyrrell County residents. Covers housing, foreclosure defense, family law, benefits, and consumer issues for residents of northeastern North Carolina.

Legal Aid NC online intake

Legal Aid NC — Statewide Helpline

Statewide civil legal intake helpline for North Carolina residents. Call Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM for screening, case prioritization, and referral to the appropriate local legal-services office.

Legal Aid NC statewide helpline

NC State Bar Lawyer Referral Service

Referral option for Columbia residents who need private-counsel consultation when legal-aid eligibility is not met or specialized representation is required.

NC Bar lawyer referral service

Foreclosure Real Estate Agents in Columbia

Chamiese Evans — Licensed Realtor

Specializing in helping Columbia homeowners navigate foreclosure situations — whether that means selling, negotiating, or exploring every option before making a decision. NorthGroup Real Estate.

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Tax Liens

Tax Payment and Relief Offices

Tyrrell County Tax Office

County office for property-tax billing, collections, delinquency support, and payment options for Tyrrell County parcels.

(252) 796-2675

106 South Water Street, Columbia, NC 27925

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Tyrrell County Tax Office — Property Appraisal

County assessor functions for appraisal values, property listing, and assessment-related questions for Tyrrell County real property.

(252) 796-2675

106 South Water Street, Columbia, NC 27925

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Tax and Debt Attorneys

Hornthal, Riley, Ellis & Maland, LLP — Columbia Office

Multi-office northeastern NC firm with a Columbia location. Attorney Charles W. Ogletree (NC Bar Legal Practice Hall of Fame, 1999) handles bankruptcy and general practice matters. Additional offices in Elizabeth City and Nags Head.

(252) 796-8561

211 West Main Street, Columbia, NC 27925

HREM bankruptcy and general practice

Housing Counseling and Foreclosure Prevention

HUD Housing Counselor Search Portal

Primary HUD counselor lookup portal for Columbia and Tyrrell County homeowners; filter by county or local ZIP code for nearby approved counseling agencies.

Open HUD counselor search portal

Tyrrell County Tax Office

County tax-payment and collections office for property-tax balances, delinquency questions, and payment processing for Tyrrell County parcels.

(252) 796-2675

106 South Water Street, Columbia, NC 27925

Tyrrell County government information

NC Home Advantage Mortgage and Homeowner Assistance

State housing finance agency programs for down payment assistance, foreclosure prevention, and homeowner support for qualifying North Carolina residents.

NC Housing Finance Agency resources

Free and Low-Cost Legal Aid

Legal Aid of North Carolina (Serves Tyrrell County)

Free civil legal assistance to income-eligible Tyrrell County residents. Covers housing, foreclosure defense, family law, benefits, and consumer issues for residents of northeastern North Carolina.

Legal Aid NC online intake

Legal Aid NC — Statewide Helpline

Statewide civil legal intake helpline for North Carolina residents. Call Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM for screening, case prioritization, and referral to the appropriate local legal-services office.

Legal Aid NC statewide helpline

NC State Bar Lawyer Referral Service

Referral option for Columbia residents who need private-counsel consultation when legal-aid eligibility is not met or specialized representation is required.

NC Bar lawyer referral service

Tax Liens Real Estate Agents in Columbia

Chamiese Evans — Licensed Realtor

Specializing in helping Columbia homeowners navigate tax liens situations — whether that means selling, negotiating, or exploring every option before making a decision. NorthGroup Real Estate.

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HOA Liens

HOA and Community Association Attorneys

Wheless & Wheless, PLLC

Father-son attorneys W. Jay Wheless and Dwight H. Wheless handle real estate, business law, and civil matters from their Columbia and Manteo offices. Over 56 years of combined experience serving Tyrrell County property owners.

(252) 796-5500

402 North Main Street, Columbia, NC 27925

Wheless and Wheless property law

Housing Counseling and Foreclosure Prevention

HUD Housing Counselor Search Portal

Primary HUD counselor lookup portal for Columbia and Tyrrell County homeowners; filter by county or local ZIP code for nearby approved counseling agencies.

Open HUD counselor search portal

Tyrrell County Tax Office

County tax-payment and collections office for property-tax balances, delinquency questions, and payment processing for Tyrrell County parcels.

(252) 796-2675

106 South Water Street, Columbia, NC 27925

Tyrrell County government information

NC Home Advantage Mortgage and Homeowner Assistance

State housing finance agency programs for down payment assistance, foreclosure prevention, and homeowner support for qualifying North Carolina residents.

NC Housing Finance Agency resources

Free and Low-Cost Legal Aid

Legal Aid of North Carolina (Serves Tyrrell County)

Free civil legal assistance to income-eligible Tyrrell County residents. Covers housing, foreclosure defense, family law, benefits, and consumer issues for residents of northeastern North Carolina.

Legal Aid NC online intake

Legal Aid NC — Statewide Helpline

Statewide civil legal intake helpline for North Carolina residents. Call Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM for screening, case prioritization, and referral to the appropriate local legal-services office.

Legal Aid NC statewide helpline

NC State Bar Lawyer Referral Service

Referral option for Columbia residents who need private-counsel consultation when legal-aid eligibility is not met or specialized representation is required.

NC Bar lawyer referral service

HOA Liens Real Estate Agents in Columbia

Chamiese Evans — Licensed Realtor

Specializing in helping Columbia homeowners navigate hoa liens situations — whether that means selling, negotiating, or exploring every option before making a decision. NorthGroup Real Estate.

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Fire / Storm Damage

Disaster Recovery Resources

NC Emergency Management

State emergency-management agency with disaster preparedness, alerts, and recovery guidance for Tyrrell County households.

NC emergency management resources

SBA Disaster Loan Assistance

Federal low-interest disaster-loan options for homeowners repairing or replacing eligible damaged property.

SBA disaster assistance

Housing Counseling and Foreclosure Prevention

HUD Housing Counselor Search Portal

Primary HUD counselor lookup portal for Columbia and Tyrrell County homeowners; filter by county or local ZIP code for nearby approved counseling agencies.

Open HUD counselor search portal

Tyrrell County Tax Office

County tax-payment and collections office for property-tax balances, delinquency questions, and payment processing for Tyrrell County parcels.

(252) 796-2675

106 South Water Street, Columbia, NC 27925

Tyrrell County government information

NC Home Advantage Mortgage and Homeowner Assistance

State housing finance agency programs for down payment assistance, foreclosure prevention, and homeowner support for qualifying North Carolina residents.

NC Housing Finance Agency resources

Free and Low-Cost Legal Aid

Legal Aid of North Carolina (Serves Tyrrell County)

Free civil legal assistance to income-eligible Tyrrell County residents. Covers housing, foreclosure defense, family law, benefits, and consumer issues for residents of northeastern North Carolina.

Legal Aid NC online intake

Legal Aid NC — Statewide Helpline

Statewide civil legal intake helpline for North Carolina residents. Call Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM for screening, case prioritization, and referral to the appropriate local legal-services office.

Legal Aid NC statewide helpline

NC State Bar Lawyer Referral Service

Referral option for Columbia residents who need private-counsel consultation when legal-aid eligibility is not met or specialized representation is required.

NC Bar lawyer referral service

Fire / Storm Damage Real Estate Agents in Columbia

Chamiese Evans — Licensed Realtor

Specializing in helping Columbia homeowners navigate fire / storm damage situations — whether that means selling, negotiating, or exploring every option before making a decision. NorthGroup Real Estate.

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Job Loss

Employment and Benefit Resources

Job-Loss Debt Attorneys

Hornthal, Riley, Ellis & Maland, LLP — Columbia Office

Multi-office northeastern NC firm with a Columbia location. Attorney Charles W. Ogletree (NC Bar Legal Practice Hall of Fame, 1999) handles bankruptcy and general practice matters. Additional offices in Elizabeth City and Nags Head.

(252) 796-8561

211 West Main Street, Columbia, NC 27925

HREM bankruptcy and general practice

Mortgage Servicer and Bank Loss-Mitigation Contacts

Wells Fargo Mortgage Assistance

Wells Fargo loss-mitigation contact for forbearance, repayment plans, and modification review for qualifying mortgage borrowers.

Wells Fargo mortgage help

Bank of America Mortgage Assistance

Bank of America loss-mitigation contact for forbearance, repayment plans, and modification review for qualifying mortgage borrowers.

Bank of America mortgage help

Truist Mortgage Assistance

Truist loss-mitigation contact for forbearance, repayment plans, and modification review for qualifying mortgage borrowers.

Truist mortgage help

Chase Mortgage Assistance

Chase loss-mitigation contact for forbearance, repayment plans, and modification review for qualifying mortgage borrowers.

Chase mortgage help

First Horizon Mortgage Assistance

First Horizon loss-mitigation contact for forbearance, repayment plans, and modification review for qualifying mortgage borrowers.

First Horizon mortgage help

Housing Counseling and Foreclosure Prevention

HUD Housing Counselor Search Portal

Primary HUD counselor lookup portal for Columbia and Tyrrell County homeowners; filter by county or local ZIP code for nearby approved counseling agencies.

Open HUD counselor search portal

Tyrrell County Tax Office

County tax-payment and collections office for property-tax balances, delinquency questions, and payment processing for Tyrrell County parcels.

(252) 796-2675

106 South Water Street, Columbia, NC 27925

Tyrrell County government information

NC Home Advantage Mortgage and Homeowner Assistance

State housing finance agency programs for down payment assistance, foreclosure prevention, and homeowner support for qualifying North Carolina residents.

NC Housing Finance Agency resources

Free and Low-Cost Legal Aid

Legal Aid of North Carolina (Serves Tyrrell County)

Free civil legal assistance to income-eligible Tyrrell County residents. Covers housing, foreclosure defense, family law, benefits, and consumer issues for residents of northeastern North Carolina.

Legal Aid NC online intake

Legal Aid NC — Statewide Helpline

Statewide civil legal intake helpline for North Carolina residents. Call Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM for screening, case prioritization, and referral to the appropriate local legal-services office.

Legal Aid NC statewide helpline

NC State Bar Lawyer Referral Service

Referral option for Columbia residents who need private-counsel consultation when legal-aid eligibility is not met or specialized representation is required.

NC Bar lawyer referral service

Job Loss Real Estate Agents in Columbia

Chamiese Evans — Licensed Realtor

Specializing in helping Columbia homeowners navigate job loss situations — whether that means selling, negotiating, or exploring every option before making a decision. NorthGroup Real Estate.

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Reverse Mortgage

Senior Homeowner Support

Mid-East Commission — Area Agency on Aging

Regional Area Agency on Aging serving Tyrrell County and northeastern NC with caregiver support, nutrition programs, elder care coordination, and senior benefits counseling under the Older Americans Act.

(252) 946-8043

1502 N. Market Street, Suite A, Washington, NC 27889

Mid-East Commission Area Agency on Aging

Reverse Mortgage and Estate Attorneys

Windy H. Rose, Attorney at Law

Attorney Windy Hassell Rose established her Columbia practice in 2003 with 23+ years of experience. Niece K. Brooke Johnson joined in 2016, creating a multi-generational practice. Handles estate planning, estate administration, wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and living wills.

(252) 796-4600

406 Main Street, Columbia, NC 27925

Windy Rose estate planning

The Law Office of D. Cole Phelps, PLLC

Attorney D. Cole Phelps practices from Plymouth and explicitly serves Tyrrell County. He became the youngest county commissioner in any of NC's 100 counties at the time of his election. Handles estate planning, real estate, and family law.

(252) 791-1111

106 East Water Street, Plymouth, NC 27962

D. Cole Phelps estate planning

Housing Counseling and Foreclosure Prevention

HUD Housing Counselor Search Portal

Primary HUD counselor lookup portal for Columbia and Tyrrell County homeowners; filter by county or local ZIP code for nearby approved counseling agencies.

Open HUD counselor search portal

Tyrrell County Tax Office

County tax-payment and collections office for property-tax balances, delinquency questions, and payment processing for Tyrrell County parcels.

(252) 796-2675

106 South Water Street, Columbia, NC 27925

Tyrrell County government information

NC Home Advantage Mortgage and Homeowner Assistance

State housing finance agency programs for down payment assistance, foreclosure prevention, and homeowner support for qualifying North Carolina residents.

NC Housing Finance Agency resources

Free and Low-Cost Legal Aid

Legal Aid of North Carolina (Serves Tyrrell County)

Free civil legal assistance to income-eligible Tyrrell County residents. Covers housing, foreclosure defense, family law, benefits, and consumer issues for residents of northeastern North Carolina.

Legal Aid NC online intake

Legal Aid NC — Statewide Helpline

Statewide civil legal intake helpline for North Carolina residents. Call Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM for screening, case prioritization, and referral to the appropriate local legal-services office.

Legal Aid NC statewide helpline

NC State Bar Lawyer Referral Service

Referral option for Columbia residents who need private-counsel consultation when legal-aid eligibility is not met or specialized representation is required.

NC Bar lawyer referral service

Reverse Mortgage Real Estate Agents in Columbia

Chamiese Evans — Licensed Realtor

Specializing in helping Columbia homeowners navigate reverse mortgage situations — whether that means selling, negotiating, or exploring every option before making a decision. NorthGroup Real Estate.

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IRS Tax Lien

IRS Taxpayer Assistance

IRS Lien and Debt Attorneys

Hornthal, Riley, Ellis & Maland, LLP — Columbia Office

Multi-office northeastern NC firm with a Columbia location. Attorney Charles W. Ogletree (NC Bar Legal Practice Hall of Fame, 1999) handles bankruptcy and general practice matters. Additional offices in Elizabeth City and Nags Head.

(252) 796-8561

211 West Main Street, Columbia, NC 27925

HREM bankruptcy and general practice

Housing Counseling and Foreclosure Prevention

HUD Housing Counselor Search Portal

Primary HUD counselor lookup portal for Columbia and Tyrrell County homeowners; filter by county or local ZIP code for nearby approved counseling agencies.

Open HUD counselor search portal

Tyrrell County Tax Office

County tax-payment and collections office for property-tax balances, delinquency questions, and payment processing for Tyrrell County parcels.

(252) 796-2675

106 South Water Street, Columbia, NC 27925

Tyrrell County government information

NC Home Advantage Mortgage and Homeowner Assistance

State housing finance agency programs for down payment assistance, foreclosure prevention, and homeowner support for qualifying North Carolina residents.

NC Housing Finance Agency resources

Free and Low-Cost Legal Aid

Legal Aid of North Carolina (Serves Tyrrell County)

Free civil legal assistance to income-eligible Tyrrell County residents. Covers housing, foreclosure defense, family law, benefits, and consumer issues for residents of northeastern North Carolina.

Legal Aid NC online intake

Legal Aid NC — Statewide Helpline

Statewide civil legal intake helpline for North Carolina residents. Call Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM for screening, case prioritization, and referral to the appropriate local legal-services office.

Legal Aid NC statewide helpline

NC State Bar Lawyer Referral Service

Referral option for Columbia residents who need private-counsel consultation when legal-aid eligibility is not met or specialized representation is required.

NC Bar lawyer referral service

IRS Tax Lien Real Estate Agents in Columbia

Chamiese Evans — Licensed Realtor

Specializing in helping Columbia homeowners navigate irs tax lien situations — whether that means selling, negotiating, or exploring every option before making a decision. NorthGroup Real Estate.

Visit listrobin.com
HELOC Default

HELOC and Foreclosure Attorneys

Wheless & Wheless, PLLC

Father-son team W. Jay Wheless and Dwight H. Wheless bring over 56 years of combined legal experience. Maintain offices in both Columbia and Manteo, NC. Handle real estate closings, business law, and municipal law. Licensed in state and federal courts.

(252) 796-5500

402 North Main Street, Columbia, NC 27925

Wheless and Wheless real estate law

Hornthal, Riley, Ellis & Maland, LLP — Columbia Office

Attorney Charles W. Ogletree served as Tyrrell County Attorney from 1968 to 2005 and was inducted into the NC Bar Association Legal Practice Hall of Fame in 1999. Merged his longstanding Columbia practice with HREM in 2005. Handles real estate, environmental law, and general practice.

(252) 796-8561

211 West Main Street, Columbia, NC 27925

Hornthal Riley Ellis Maland Columbia office

Mortgage Servicer and Bank Loss-Mitigation Contacts

Wells Fargo Mortgage Assistance

Wells Fargo loss-mitigation contact for forbearance, repayment plans, and modification review for qualifying mortgage borrowers.

Wells Fargo mortgage help

Bank of America Mortgage Assistance

Bank of America loss-mitigation contact for forbearance, repayment plans, and modification review for qualifying mortgage borrowers.

Bank of America mortgage help

Truist Mortgage Assistance

Truist loss-mitigation contact for forbearance, repayment plans, and modification review for qualifying mortgage borrowers.

Truist mortgage help

Chase Mortgage Assistance

Chase loss-mitigation contact for forbearance, repayment plans, and modification review for qualifying mortgage borrowers.

Chase mortgage help

First Horizon Mortgage Assistance

First Horizon loss-mitigation contact for forbearance, repayment plans, and modification review for qualifying mortgage borrowers.

First Horizon mortgage help

Housing Counseling and Foreclosure Prevention

HUD Housing Counselor Search Portal

Primary HUD counselor lookup portal for Columbia and Tyrrell County homeowners; filter by county or local ZIP code for nearby approved counseling agencies.

Open HUD counselor search portal

Tyrrell County Tax Office

County tax-payment and collections office for property-tax balances, delinquency questions, and payment processing for Tyrrell County parcels.

(252) 796-2675

106 South Water Street, Columbia, NC 27925

Tyrrell County government information

NC Home Advantage Mortgage and Homeowner Assistance

State housing finance agency programs for down payment assistance, foreclosure prevention, and homeowner support for qualifying North Carolina residents.

NC Housing Finance Agency resources

Free and Low-Cost Legal Aid

Legal Aid of North Carolina (Serves Tyrrell County)

Free civil legal assistance to income-eligible Tyrrell County residents. Covers housing, foreclosure defense, family law, benefits, and consumer issues for residents of northeastern North Carolina.

Legal Aid NC online intake

Legal Aid NC — Statewide Helpline

Statewide civil legal intake helpline for North Carolina residents. Call Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM for screening, case prioritization, and referral to the appropriate local legal-services office.

Legal Aid NC statewide helpline

NC State Bar Lawyer Referral Service

Referral option for Columbia residents who need private-counsel consultation when legal-aid eligibility is not met or specialized representation is required.

NC Bar lawyer referral service

HELOC Default Real Estate Agents in Columbia

Chamiese Evans — Licensed Realtor

Specializing in helping Columbia homeowners navigate heloc default situations — whether that means selling, negotiating, or exploring every option before making a decision. NorthGroup Real Estate.

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Licensed Realtor — NorthGroup Real Estate

Helping homeowners across the Carolinas find the right path forward — whether that means selling, negotiating, or exploring every option before making a decision.

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Last reviewed: February 2026

This directory is for informational purposes only. It does not constitute legal, financial, or tax advice. Confirm all options with licensed counsel or a qualified financial professional before signing any agreement.

Sources: NC General Statutes · HUD.gov · CFPB.gov

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