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Homeowner Resources in Tryon, NC

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

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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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IRS Tax Lien

Resources for homeowners with IRS federal tax liens — lien discharge, Fresh Start program, and Taxpayer Advocate.

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HELOC Default

Resources for homeowners in default on a HELOC or second mortgage — settlement negotiation, lien stripping, and foreclosure defense.

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More local resources in Tryon

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

Inheritance

Probate & Estate Attorneys

Gilreath Shealy Law, PLLC

Attorneys Evan M. Gilreath (UNC Chapel Hill JD 2000, board certified since 2010) and Adam L. Shealy (University of Georgia JD, also a CPA, ~29 years licensed) are both NC Board Certified Specialists in Estate Planning and Probate Law — one of only ~60 attorneys in North Carolina holding this certification. The firm focuses exclusively on wills, trusts, estate planning, probate, and estate administration from their Hendersonville office serving Polk County.

(828) 692-4333

224 6th Ave E, Hendersonville, NC 28792

Gilreath Shealy estate planning

Housing Counseling and Foreclosure Prevention

Foothills Regional Commission — Housing Programs

Regional housing programs serving Cleveland, McDowell, Polk, and Rutherford counties. Provides housing rehabilitation, weatherization, and emergency repair assistance for Tryon-area homeowners. Headquartered in Rutherfordton.

(828) 287-2281

111 W Court St, Rutherfordton, NC 28139

Foothills Regional Commission housing

HUD Housing Counselor Referral Line

Federal HUD counselor locator and hotline for Tryon homeowners needing foreclosure-prevention counseling, loan-workout planning, and loss-mitigation guidance in Polk County.

Find a HUD-approved housing counselor

North Carolina Housing Finance Agency Homeowner Help

State mortgage-delinquency and foreclosure-prevention guidance for North Carolina homeowners, with referrals to HUD-approved counseling agencies serving Polk County.

NCHFA homeowner assistance

Free and Low-Cost Legal Aid

Pisgah Legal Services — Polk County

Nonprofit legal aid serving low-income residents of Western North Carolina with free civil legal assistance including housing, domestic violence, consumer, and public benefits matters. Partners with Steps to Hope in Columbus to provide legal advice for domestic violence survivors.

Pisgah Legal Services Western NC

Legal Aid of North Carolina — Statewide Helpline

Statewide legal aid helpline for North Carolina residents needing assistance with housing, foreclosure, family law, and consumer issues. Serves Polk County residents who qualify based on income guidelines.

Legal Aid of North Carolina

Polk County Government Offices

Polk County Clerk of Superior Court

Handles probate filings, estate administration, foreclosure proceedings, and civil case records for Polk County. Located in the Polk County Courthouse in Columbus.

(828) 894-8954

40 Courthouse St, Columbus, NC 28722

Polk County Clerk of Court

Polk County Tax Administration

Collects property taxes for Polk County including the Town of Tryon. Provides online tax search and payment services.

(828) 894-8500

51 Walker St, Columbus, NC 28722

Polk County tax administration

Town of Tryon — Planning & Zoning

The Town of Tryon manages zoning permits and compliance within city limits. Building inspections and code enforcement are handled by Polk County Building Inspections (Director Patrick Rimer) at 35 Walker St in Columbus.

(828) 859-6656

301 N Trade St, Tryon, NC 28782

Town of Tryon government

U.S. Bankruptcy Court — Western District of North Carolina

Federal bankruptcy court serving Polk County. Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 petitions for Tryon residents are filed in the Western District of North Carolina.

Western District NC Bankruptcy Court

Community Resources

Steps to Hope — Polk County

Domestic violence and sexual assault center serving Polk County and Upstate SC. Provides emergency shelter, crisis intervention, certified counseling, court advocacy, and support groups. Call the 24-hour crisis hotline for immediate help.

(828) 894-2340

60 Ward St, Columbus, NC 28722

Steps to Hope crisis services

Polk County Veterans Services

Veterans Services Officer Gina Cashion assists eligible veterans, dependents, and surviving spouses with VA benefits applications. Walk-in hours Monday, appointments Tuesday–Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM.

(828) 894-0003

75 Carmel Lane, Columbus, NC 28722

Polk County veterans services

Foothills Regional Commission — Area Agency on Aging

Region C Area Agency on Aging serving Cleveland, McDowell, Polk, and Rutherford counties. Provides aging advocacy, long-term care ombudsman, caregiver support, senior nutrition, and transportation assistance for older adults.

(828) 287-2281

111 W Court St, Rutherfordton, NC 28139

Foothills Regional Commission Area Agency on Aging

Inheritance Real Estate Agents in Tryon

Chamiese Evans — Licensed Realtor

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

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Fire / Storm Damage

Property Damage Attorneys

Haynes & Sauve, Attorneys and Advisors — R. Anderson Haynes

Attorney R. Anderson Haynes earned his JD from UNC School of Law in 1973 and has practiced in Tryon for over 53 years. AV Preeminent rated by Martindale-Hubbell 2025. Inducted into the NC Bar Association Legal Practice Hall of Fame. Past President of the Polk County Bar Association (1985–88) and the 29B Judicial District Bar (2007–08). Concentrates on real estate and estate planning from his office at 78 Pacolet St in Tryon.

(828) 859-9145

78 Pacolet St, Tryon, NC 28782

R. Anderson Haynes attorney Tryon

McFarland & McFarland, PLLC — William A. McFarland Jr.

Attorney William A. McFarland Jr. (Western Carolina University BS 1979) has practiced in Tryon for over 43 years at a firm established circa 1955 — over 70 years of continuous service. Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished rating 2021. Handles real estate closings, estate planning, probate, personal injury, and general practice from 39 S Trade St in Tryon.

(828) 859-9131

39 S Trade St, Tryon, NC 28782

McFarland & McFarland attorneys Tryon

Housing Counseling and Foreclosure Prevention

Foothills Regional Commission — Housing Programs

Regional housing programs serving Cleveland, McDowell, Polk, and Rutherford counties. Provides housing rehabilitation, weatherization, and emergency repair assistance for Tryon-area homeowners. Headquartered in Rutherfordton.

(828) 287-2281

111 W Court St, Rutherfordton, NC 28139

Foothills Regional Commission housing

HUD Housing Counselor Referral Line

Federal HUD counselor locator and hotline for Tryon homeowners needing foreclosure-prevention counseling, loan-workout planning, and loss-mitigation guidance in Polk County.

Find a HUD-approved housing counselor

North Carolina Housing Finance Agency Homeowner Help

State mortgage-delinquency and foreclosure-prevention guidance for North Carolina homeowners, with referrals to HUD-approved counseling agencies serving Polk County.

NCHFA homeowner assistance

Free and Low-Cost Legal Aid

Pisgah Legal Services — Polk County

Nonprofit legal aid serving low-income residents of Western North Carolina with free civil legal assistance including housing, domestic violence, consumer, and public benefits matters. Partners with Steps to Hope in Columbus to provide legal advice for domestic violence survivors.

Pisgah Legal Services Western NC

Legal Aid of North Carolina — Statewide Helpline

Statewide legal aid helpline for North Carolina residents needing assistance with housing, foreclosure, family law, and consumer issues. Serves Polk County residents who qualify based on income guidelines.

Legal Aid of North Carolina

Polk County Government Offices

Polk County Clerk of Superior Court

Handles probate filings, estate administration, foreclosure proceedings, and civil case records for Polk County. Located in the Polk County Courthouse in Columbus.

(828) 894-8954

40 Courthouse St, Columbus, NC 28722

Polk County Clerk of Court

Polk County Tax Administration

Collects property taxes for Polk County including the Town of Tryon. Provides online tax search and payment services.

(828) 894-8500

51 Walker St, Columbus, NC 28722

Polk County tax administration

Town of Tryon — Planning & Zoning

The Town of Tryon manages zoning permits and compliance within city limits. Building inspections and code enforcement are handled by Polk County Building Inspections (Director Patrick Rimer) at 35 Walker St in Columbus.

(828) 859-6656

301 N Trade St, Tryon, NC 28782

Town of Tryon government

U.S. Bankruptcy Court — Western District of North Carolina

Federal bankruptcy court serving Polk County. Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 petitions for Tryon residents are filed in the Western District of North Carolina.

Western District NC Bankruptcy Court

Community Resources

Steps to Hope — Polk County

Domestic violence and sexual assault center serving Polk County and Upstate SC. Provides emergency shelter, crisis intervention, certified counseling, court advocacy, and support groups. Call the 24-hour crisis hotline for immediate help.

(828) 894-2340

60 Ward St, Columbus, NC 28722

Steps to Hope crisis services

Polk County Veterans Services

Veterans Services Officer Gina Cashion assists eligible veterans, dependents, and surviving spouses with VA benefits applications. Walk-in hours Monday, appointments Tuesday–Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM.

(828) 894-0003

75 Carmel Lane, Columbus, NC 28722

Polk County veterans services

Foothills Regional Commission — Area Agency on Aging

Region C Area Agency on Aging serving Cleveland, McDowell, Polk, and Rutherford counties. Provides aging advocacy, long-term care ombudsman, caregiver support, senior nutrition, and transportation assistance for older adults.

(828) 287-2281

111 W Court St, Rutherfordton, NC 28139

Foothills Regional Commission Area Agency on Aging

Fire / Storm Damage Real Estate Agents in Tryon

Chamiese Evans — Licensed Realtor

Specializing in helping Tryon 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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Underwater Mortgage

Underwater Mortgage Attorneys

Haynes & Sauve, Attorneys and Advisors — R. Anderson Haynes

Attorney R. Anderson Haynes earned his JD from UNC School of Law in 1973 and has practiced in Tryon for over 53 years. AV Preeminent rated by Martindale-Hubbell 2025. Inducted into the NC Bar Association Legal Practice Hall of Fame. Past President of the Polk County Bar Association (1985–88) and the 29B Judicial District Bar (2007–08). Concentrates on real estate and estate planning from his office at 78 Pacolet St in Tryon.

(828) 859-9145

78 Pacolet St, Tryon, NC 28782

R. Anderson Haynes attorney Tryon

McFarland & McFarland, PLLC — William A. McFarland Jr.

Attorney William A. McFarland Jr. (Western Carolina University BS 1979) has practiced in Tryon for over 43 years at a firm established circa 1955 — over 70 years of continuous service. Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished rating 2021. Handles real estate closings, estate planning, probate, personal injury, and general practice from 39 S Trade St in Tryon.

(828) 859-9131

39 S Trade St, Tryon, NC 28782

McFarland & McFarland attorneys Tryon

Law Office of Stephen B. Carruthers

Attorney Stephen B. Carruthers (Campbell University JD 2013) is a fifth-generation North Carolina attorney who practices exclusively Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 consumer bankruptcy. Former judicial law clerk to Hon. Stephani W. Humrickhouse, Chief Judge of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of NC. Volunteers with Pisgah Legal Services MAVL program. Office in Hendersonville serves Western District of NC filers including Polk County residents.

(828) 552-4704

307 N Main St, Suite 3, Hendersonville, NC 28739

Stephen Carruthers bankruptcy attorney

Housing Counseling and Foreclosure Prevention

Foothills Regional Commission — Housing Programs

Regional housing programs serving Cleveland, McDowell, Polk, and Rutherford counties. Provides housing rehabilitation, weatherization, and emergency repair assistance for Tryon-area homeowners. Headquartered in Rutherfordton.

(828) 287-2281

111 W Court St, Rutherfordton, NC 28139

Foothills Regional Commission housing

HUD Housing Counselor Referral Line

Federal HUD counselor locator and hotline for Tryon homeowners needing foreclosure-prevention counseling, loan-workout planning, and loss-mitigation guidance in Polk County.

Find a HUD-approved housing counselor

North Carolina Housing Finance Agency Homeowner Help

State mortgage-delinquency and foreclosure-prevention guidance for North Carolina homeowners, with referrals to HUD-approved counseling agencies serving Polk County.

NCHFA homeowner assistance

Free and Low-Cost Legal Aid

Pisgah Legal Services — Polk County

Nonprofit legal aid serving low-income residents of Western North Carolina with free civil legal assistance including housing, domestic violence, consumer, and public benefits matters. Partners with Steps to Hope in Columbus to provide legal advice for domestic violence survivors.

Pisgah Legal Services Western NC

Legal Aid of North Carolina — Statewide Helpline

Statewide legal aid helpline for North Carolina residents needing assistance with housing, foreclosure, family law, and consumer issues. Serves Polk County residents who qualify based on income guidelines.

Legal Aid of North Carolina

Polk County Government Offices

Polk County Clerk of Superior Court

Handles probate filings, estate administration, foreclosure proceedings, and civil case records for Polk County. Located in the Polk County Courthouse in Columbus.

(828) 894-8954

40 Courthouse St, Columbus, NC 28722

Polk County Clerk of Court

Polk County Tax Administration

Collects property taxes for Polk County including the Town of Tryon. Provides online tax search and payment services.

(828) 894-8500

51 Walker St, Columbus, NC 28722

Polk County tax administration

Town of Tryon — Planning & Zoning

The Town of Tryon manages zoning permits and compliance within city limits. Building inspections and code enforcement are handled by Polk County Building Inspections (Director Patrick Rimer) at 35 Walker St in Columbus.

(828) 859-6656

301 N Trade St, Tryon, NC 28782

Town of Tryon government

U.S. Bankruptcy Court — Western District of North Carolina

Federal bankruptcy court serving Polk County. Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 petitions for Tryon residents are filed in the Western District of North Carolina.

Western District NC Bankruptcy Court

Community Resources

Steps to Hope — Polk County

Domestic violence and sexual assault center serving Polk County and Upstate SC. Provides emergency shelter, crisis intervention, certified counseling, court advocacy, and support groups. Call the 24-hour crisis hotline for immediate help.

(828) 894-2340

60 Ward St, Columbus, NC 28722

Steps to Hope crisis services

Polk County Veterans Services

Veterans Services Officer Gina Cashion assists eligible veterans, dependents, and surviving spouses with VA benefits applications. Walk-in hours Monday, appointments Tuesday–Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM.

(828) 894-0003

75 Carmel Lane, Columbus, NC 28722

Polk County veterans services

Foothills Regional Commission — Area Agency on Aging

Region C Area Agency on Aging serving Cleveland, McDowell, Polk, and Rutherford counties. Provides aging advocacy, long-term care ombudsman, caregiver support, senior nutrition, and transportation assistance for older adults.

(828) 287-2281

111 W Court St, Rutherfordton, NC 28139

Foothills Regional Commission Area Agency on Aging

Underwater Mortgage Real Estate Agents in Tryon

Chamiese Evans — Licensed Realtor

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

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Medical Hardship

Medical Hardship Attorneys

Law Office of Stephen B. Carruthers

Attorney Stephen B. Carruthers (Campbell University JD 2013) is a fifth-generation North Carolina attorney who practices exclusively Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 consumer bankruptcy. Former judicial law clerk to Hon. Stephani W. Humrickhouse, Chief Judge of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of NC. Volunteers with Pisgah Legal Services MAVL program. Office in Hendersonville serves Western District of NC filers including Polk County residents.

(828) 552-4704

307 N Main St, Suite 3, Hendersonville, NC 28739

Stephen Carruthers bankruptcy attorney

Housing Counseling and Foreclosure Prevention

Foothills Regional Commission — Housing Programs

Regional housing programs serving Cleveland, McDowell, Polk, and Rutherford counties. Provides housing rehabilitation, weatherization, and emergency repair assistance for Tryon-area homeowners. Headquartered in Rutherfordton.

(828) 287-2281

111 W Court St, Rutherfordton, NC 28139

Foothills Regional Commission housing

HUD Housing Counselor Referral Line

Federal HUD counselor locator and hotline for Tryon homeowners needing foreclosure-prevention counseling, loan-workout planning, and loss-mitigation guidance in Polk County.

Find a HUD-approved housing counselor

North Carolina Housing Finance Agency Homeowner Help

State mortgage-delinquency and foreclosure-prevention guidance for North Carolina homeowners, with referrals to HUD-approved counseling agencies serving Polk County.

NCHFA homeowner assistance

Free and Low-Cost Legal Aid

Pisgah Legal Services — Polk County

Nonprofit legal aid serving low-income residents of Western North Carolina with free civil legal assistance including housing, domestic violence, consumer, and public benefits matters. Partners with Steps to Hope in Columbus to provide legal advice for domestic violence survivors.

Pisgah Legal Services Western NC

Legal Aid of North Carolina — Statewide Helpline

Statewide legal aid helpline for North Carolina residents needing assistance with housing, foreclosure, family law, and consumer issues. Serves Polk County residents who qualify based on income guidelines.

Legal Aid of North Carolina

Polk County Government Offices

Polk County Clerk of Superior Court

Handles probate filings, estate administration, foreclosure proceedings, and civil case records for Polk County. Located in the Polk County Courthouse in Columbus.

(828) 894-8954

40 Courthouse St, Columbus, NC 28722

Polk County Clerk of Court

Polk County Tax Administration

Collects property taxes for Polk County including the Town of Tryon. Provides online tax search and payment services.

(828) 894-8500

51 Walker St, Columbus, NC 28722

Polk County tax administration

Town of Tryon — Planning & Zoning

The Town of Tryon manages zoning permits and compliance within city limits. Building inspections and code enforcement are handled by Polk County Building Inspections (Director Patrick Rimer) at 35 Walker St in Columbus.

(828) 859-6656

301 N Trade St, Tryon, NC 28782

Town of Tryon government

U.S. Bankruptcy Court — Western District of North Carolina

Federal bankruptcy court serving Polk County. Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 petitions for Tryon residents are filed in the Western District of North Carolina.

Western District NC Bankruptcy Court

Community Resources

Steps to Hope — Polk County

Domestic violence and sexual assault center serving Polk County and Upstate SC. Provides emergency shelter, crisis intervention, certified counseling, court advocacy, and support groups. Call the 24-hour crisis hotline for immediate help.

(828) 894-2340

60 Ward St, Columbus, NC 28722

Steps to Hope crisis services

Polk County Veterans Services

Veterans Services Officer Gina Cashion assists eligible veterans, dependents, and surviving spouses with VA benefits applications. Walk-in hours Monday, appointments Tuesday–Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM.

(828) 894-0003

75 Carmel Lane, Columbus, NC 28722

Polk County veterans services

Foothills Regional Commission — Area Agency on Aging

Region C Area Agency on Aging serving Cleveland, McDowell, Polk, and Rutherford counties. Provides aging advocacy, long-term care ombudsman, caregiver support, senior nutrition, and transportation assistance for older adults.

(828) 287-2281

111 W Court St, Rutherfordton, NC 28139

Foothills Regional Commission Area Agency on Aging

Medical Hardship Real Estate Agents in Tryon

Chamiese Evans — Licensed Realtor

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

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Reverse Mortgage

Reverse Mortgage Attorneys

Gilreath Shealy Law, PLLC

Attorneys Evan M. Gilreath (UNC Chapel Hill JD 2000, board certified since 2010) and Adam L. Shealy (University of Georgia JD, also a CPA, ~29 years licensed) are both NC Board Certified Specialists in Estate Planning and Probate Law — one of only ~60 attorneys in North Carolina holding this certification. The firm focuses exclusively on wills, trusts, estate planning, probate, and estate administration from their Hendersonville office serving Polk County.

(828) 692-4333

224 6th Ave E, Hendersonville, NC 28792

Gilreath Shealy estate planning

Housing Counseling and Foreclosure Prevention

Foothills Regional Commission — Housing Programs

Regional housing programs serving Cleveland, McDowell, Polk, and Rutherford counties. Provides housing rehabilitation, weatherization, and emergency repair assistance for Tryon-area homeowners. Headquartered in Rutherfordton.

(828) 287-2281

111 W Court St, Rutherfordton, NC 28139

Foothills Regional Commission housing

HUD Housing Counselor Referral Line

Federal HUD counselor locator and hotline for Tryon homeowners needing foreclosure-prevention counseling, loan-workout planning, and loss-mitigation guidance in Polk County.

Find a HUD-approved housing counselor

North Carolina Housing Finance Agency Homeowner Help

State mortgage-delinquency and foreclosure-prevention guidance for North Carolina homeowners, with referrals to HUD-approved counseling agencies serving Polk County.

NCHFA homeowner assistance

Free and Low-Cost Legal Aid

Pisgah Legal Services — Polk County

Nonprofit legal aid serving low-income residents of Western North Carolina with free civil legal assistance including housing, domestic violence, consumer, and public benefits matters. Partners with Steps to Hope in Columbus to provide legal advice for domestic violence survivors.

Pisgah Legal Services Western NC

Legal Aid of North Carolina — Statewide Helpline

Statewide legal aid helpline for North Carolina residents needing assistance with housing, foreclosure, family law, and consumer issues. Serves Polk County residents who qualify based on income guidelines.

Legal Aid of North Carolina

Polk County Government Offices

Polk County Clerk of Superior Court

Handles probate filings, estate administration, foreclosure proceedings, and civil case records for Polk County. Located in the Polk County Courthouse in Columbus.

(828) 894-8954

40 Courthouse St, Columbus, NC 28722

Polk County Clerk of Court

Polk County Tax Administration

Collects property taxes for Polk County including the Town of Tryon. Provides online tax search and payment services.

(828) 894-8500

51 Walker St, Columbus, NC 28722

Polk County tax administration

Town of Tryon — Planning & Zoning

The Town of Tryon manages zoning permits and compliance within city limits. Building inspections and code enforcement are handled by Polk County Building Inspections (Director Patrick Rimer) at 35 Walker St in Columbus.

(828) 859-6656

301 N Trade St, Tryon, NC 28782

Town of Tryon government

U.S. Bankruptcy Court — Western District of North Carolina

Federal bankruptcy court serving Polk County. Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 petitions for Tryon residents are filed in the Western District of North Carolina.

Western District NC Bankruptcy Court

Community Resources

Steps to Hope — Polk County

Domestic violence and sexual assault center serving Polk County and Upstate SC. Provides emergency shelter, crisis intervention, certified counseling, court advocacy, and support groups. Call the 24-hour crisis hotline for immediate help.

(828) 894-2340

60 Ward St, Columbus, NC 28722

Steps to Hope crisis services

Polk County Veterans Services

Veterans Services Officer Gina Cashion assists eligible veterans, dependents, and surviving spouses with VA benefits applications. Walk-in hours Monday, appointments Tuesday–Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM.

(828) 894-0003

75 Carmel Lane, Columbus, NC 28722

Polk County veterans services

Foothills Regional Commission — Area Agency on Aging

Region C Area Agency on Aging serving Cleveland, McDowell, Polk, and Rutherford counties. Provides aging advocacy, long-term care ombudsman, caregiver support, senior nutrition, and transportation assistance for older adults.

(828) 287-2281

111 W Court St, Rutherfordton, NC 28139

Foothills Regional Commission Area Agency on Aging

Reverse Mortgage Real Estate Agents in Tryon

Chamiese Evans — Licensed Realtor

Specializing in helping Tryon 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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Judgment Lien

Judgment Lien Attorneys

Haynes & Sauve, Attorneys and Advisors — R. Anderson Haynes

Attorney R. Anderson Haynes earned his JD from UNC School of Law in 1973 and has practiced in Tryon for over 53 years. AV Preeminent rated by Martindale-Hubbell 2025. Inducted into the NC Bar Association Legal Practice Hall of Fame. Past President of the Polk County Bar Association (1985–88) and the 29B Judicial District Bar (2007–08). Concentrates on real estate and estate planning from his office at 78 Pacolet St in Tryon.

(828) 859-9145

78 Pacolet St, Tryon, NC 28782

R. Anderson Haynes attorney Tryon

McFarland & McFarland, PLLC — William A. McFarland Jr.

Attorney William A. McFarland Jr. (Western Carolina University BS 1979) has practiced in Tryon for over 43 years at a firm established circa 1955 — over 70 years of continuous service. Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished rating 2021. Handles real estate closings, estate planning, probate, personal injury, and general practice from 39 S Trade St in Tryon.

(828) 859-9131

39 S Trade St, Tryon, NC 28782

McFarland & McFarland attorneys Tryon

Housing Counseling and Foreclosure Prevention

Foothills Regional Commission — Housing Programs

Regional housing programs serving Cleveland, McDowell, Polk, and Rutherford counties. Provides housing rehabilitation, weatherization, and emergency repair assistance for Tryon-area homeowners. Headquartered in Rutherfordton.

(828) 287-2281

111 W Court St, Rutherfordton, NC 28139

Foothills Regional Commission housing

HUD Housing Counselor Referral Line

Federal HUD counselor locator and hotline for Tryon homeowners needing foreclosure-prevention counseling, loan-workout planning, and loss-mitigation guidance in Polk County.

Find a HUD-approved housing counselor

North Carolina Housing Finance Agency Homeowner Help

State mortgage-delinquency and foreclosure-prevention guidance for North Carolina homeowners, with referrals to HUD-approved counseling agencies serving Polk County.

NCHFA homeowner assistance

Free and Low-Cost Legal Aid

Pisgah Legal Services — Polk County

Nonprofit legal aid serving low-income residents of Western North Carolina with free civil legal assistance including housing, domestic violence, consumer, and public benefits matters. Partners with Steps to Hope in Columbus to provide legal advice for domestic violence survivors.

Pisgah Legal Services Western NC

Legal Aid of North Carolina — Statewide Helpline

Statewide legal aid helpline for North Carolina residents needing assistance with housing, foreclosure, family law, and consumer issues. Serves Polk County residents who qualify based on income guidelines.

Legal Aid of North Carolina

Polk County Government Offices

Polk County Clerk of Superior Court

Handles probate filings, estate administration, foreclosure proceedings, and civil case records for Polk County. Located in the Polk County Courthouse in Columbus.

(828) 894-8954

40 Courthouse St, Columbus, NC 28722

Polk County Clerk of Court

Polk County Tax Administration

Collects property taxes for Polk County including the Town of Tryon. Provides online tax search and payment services.

(828) 894-8500

51 Walker St, Columbus, NC 28722

Polk County tax administration

Town of Tryon — Planning & Zoning

The Town of Tryon manages zoning permits and compliance within city limits. Building inspections and code enforcement are handled by Polk County Building Inspections (Director Patrick Rimer) at 35 Walker St in Columbus.

(828) 859-6656

301 N Trade St, Tryon, NC 28782

Town of Tryon government

U.S. Bankruptcy Court — Western District of North Carolina

Federal bankruptcy court serving Polk County. Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 petitions for Tryon residents are filed in the Western District of North Carolina.

Western District NC Bankruptcy Court

Community Resources

Steps to Hope — Polk County

Domestic violence and sexual assault center serving Polk County and Upstate SC. Provides emergency shelter, crisis intervention, certified counseling, court advocacy, and support groups. Call the 24-hour crisis hotline for immediate help.

(828) 894-2340

60 Ward St, Columbus, NC 28722

Steps to Hope crisis services

Polk County Veterans Services

Veterans Services Officer Gina Cashion assists eligible veterans, dependents, and surviving spouses with VA benefits applications. Walk-in hours Monday, appointments Tuesday–Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM.

(828) 894-0003

75 Carmel Lane, Columbus, NC 28722

Polk County veterans services

Foothills Regional Commission — Area Agency on Aging

Region C Area Agency on Aging serving Cleveland, McDowell, Polk, and Rutherford counties. Provides aging advocacy, long-term care ombudsman, caregiver support, senior nutrition, and transportation assistance for older adults.

(828) 287-2281

111 W Court St, Rutherfordton, NC 28139

Foothills Regional Commission Area Agency on Aging

Judgment Lien Real Estate Agents in Tryon

Chamiese Evans — Licensed Realtor

Specializing in helping Tryon homeowners navigate judgment lien 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

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