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Homeowner Resources in Clayton, NC

Local resources for homeowners in Clayton, 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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Reverse Mortgage

Resources for reverse mortgage borrowers and heirs — HECM counseling, heir timelines, and non-recourse protections.

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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 Clayton

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

Inheritance

Probate & Estate Attorneys in Clayton

Carolina Family Estate Planning

Founded 2009 by Attorney Jackie Bedard (MIT B.S., University of Richmond J.D. magna cum laude). Certified Dementia Practitioner. NC SuperLawyers Rising Star 2016-2020. Business NC Legal Elite 2019-2022. Avvo 10/10 in estate planning. Clayton office.

(919) 443-3035

51 Kilmayne Dr, Suite 200, Clayton, NC 27520

Carolina Family Estate Planning

Law Offices of Nicole LaDuca Quinn, PLLC

Attorney Nicole LaDuca Quinn is licensed in NC and NJ. J.D. from New York Law School. Over 20 years serving the Clayton community in estate planning, wills, trusts, probate, and real estate closings.

(919) 977-7385

9939 Clayton Blvd W, Clayton, NC 27520

Nicole Quinn Law

Narron Wenzel, P.A.

Attorney Kemp Mosley (Wake Forest J.D. 2011) concentrates in estates, trusts, civil litigation, and guardianships. Current Chairman of NC Bar Association Estate Planning & Fiduciary Law Section (2025-26). Super Lawyers 2025. Business NC Legal Elite 2024-2025.

(919) 934-0049

102 S Third St, Smithfield, NC 27577

Narron Wenzel estates

Emery D. Ashley, Attorney at Law

Attorney Emery Ashley (Campbell University J.D. 1989) handles estate planning, probate, wills, and estate administration. One of the longest-practicing solo attorneys in Smithfield serving Johnston County families for 37+ years.

(919) 934-9484

208 E Church St, Smithfield, NC 27577

Emery Ashley estates

Free Legal Aid

Legal Aid of North Carolina - Raleigh Office

Free civil legal services for low-income residents in Johnston and Wake counties. Covers housing, foreclosure, consumer, and family law matters. By appointment only.

(919) 828-4647

1425 Promise Beacon Circle, Suite 201, Raleigh, NC 27610

Legal Aid NC - Raleigh

Johnston County Courts

Johnston County Clerk of Superior Court

Handles probate, estate administration, foreclosure filings, guardianship, and adoption. The Clerk serves as the de facto Probate Judge in NC. Officeholder: Michelle Creech Ball.

(919) 209-5400

207 E Johnston St, Smithfield, NC 27577

Johnston County Courts

Inheritance Real Estate Agents in Clayton

Chamiese Evans — Licensed Realtor

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

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Relocation

HUD and Homeownership Counseling

Johnston-Lee-Harnett Community Action

HUD-approved housing counseling agency serving Johnston County. Provides mortgage delinquency counseling, pre-purchase counseling, and rental housing assistance.

(919) 934-2145

1102 Massey St, Smithfield, NC 27577

JLHCA housing counseling

Community Hardship Support

Johnston County Department of Social Services

County services for Medicaid, SNAP, Work First (TANF), energy assistance, and emergency support.

(919) 989-5300

714 North St, Smithfield, NC 27577

Johnston County DSS

Call 211

Local referrals for utility, food, shelter, and emergency financial-assistance programs.

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Relocation Real Estate Agents in Clayton

Chamiese Evans — Licensed Realtor

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

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Tax Liens

Johnston County Tax Office

Johnston County Tax Administration

Property tax bills, payment plans, delinquent tax inquiries. Contact early if you have difficulty paying.

(919) 989-5120

207 E Johnston St, Smithfield, NC 27577

Pay property taxes online

HUD and Homeownership Counseling

Johnston-Lee-Harnett Community Action

HUD-approved housing counseling agency serving Johnston County. Provides mortgage delinquency counseling, pre-purchase counseling, and rental housing assistance.

(919) 934-2145

1102 Massey St, Smithfield, NC 27577

JLHCA housing counseling

Community Hardship Support

Johnston County Department of Social Services

County services for Medicaid, SNAP, Work First (TANF), energy assistance, and emergency support.

(919) 989-5300

714 North St, Smithfield, NC 27577

Johnston County DSS

Call 211

Local referrals for utility, food, shelter, and emergency financial-assistance programs.

Call 211

Free Legal Aid

Legal Aid of North Carolina - Raleigh Office

Free civil legal services for low-income residents in Johnston and Wake counties. Covers housing, foreclosure, consumer, and family law matters. By appointment only.

(919) 828-4647

1425 Promise Beacon Circle, Suite 201, Raleigh, NC 27610

Legal Aid NC - Raleigh

Tax Liens Real Estate Agents in Clayton

Chamiese Evans — Licensed Realtor

Specializing in helping Clayton 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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Code Violations

Clayton Code Enforcement

Town of Clayton Code Enforcement

Code violations, nuisances, junked vehicles, unsightly lots, overgrown grass, and zoning complaints.

(919) 553-5002

111 E Second St, Clayton, NC 27520

Code Enforcement website

Free Legal Aid

Legal Aid of North Carolina - Raleigh Office

Free civil legal services for low-income residents in Johnston and Wake counties. Covers housing, foreclosure, consumer, and family law matters. By appointment only.

(919) 828-4647

1425 Promise Beacon Circle, Suite 201, Raleigh, NC 27610

Legal Aid NC - Raleigh

Code Violations Real Estate Agents in Clayton

Chamiese Evans — Licensed Realtor

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

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Fire / Storm Damage

Emergency & Disaster Resources

FEMA Region 4

Federal disaster declarations, individual assistance, and temporary housing for NC/SC.

FEMA Region 4

NC Division of Emergency Management

State-level disaster response, recovery programs, and individual assistance.

NC Emergency Management

SBA Disaster Loans

Low-interest disaster loans for homeowners to repair or replace damaged property.

SBA Disaster Loans

HUD and Homeownership Counseling

Johnston-Lee-Harnett Community Action

HUD-approved housing counseling agency serving Johnston County. Provides mortgage delinquency counseling, pre-purchase counseling, and rental housing assistance.

(919) 934-2145

1102 Massey St, Smithfield, NC 27577

JLHCA housing counseling

Community Hardship Support

Johnston County Department of Social Services

County services for Medicaid, SNAP, Work First (TANF), energy assistance, and emergency support.

(919) 989-5300

714 North St, Smithfield, NC 27577

Johnston County DSS

Call 211

Local referrals for utility, food, shelter, and emergency financial-assistance programs.

Call 211

Free Legal Aid

Legal Aid of North Carolina - Raleigh Office

Free civil legal services for low-income residents in Johnston and Wake counties. Covers housing, foreclosure, consumer, and family law matters. By appointment only.

(919) 828-4647

1425 Promise Beacon Circle, Suite 201, Raleigh, NC 27610

Legal Aid NC - Raleigh

Fire / Storm Damage Real Estate Agents in Clayton

Chamiese Evans — Licensed Realtor

Specializing in helping Clayton 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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Vacant Property

HUD and Homeownership Counseling

Johnston-Lee-Harnett Community Action

HUD-approved housing counseling agency serving Johnston County. Provides mortgage delinquency counseling, pre-purchase counseling, and rental housing assistance.

(919) 934-2145

1102 Massey St, Smithfield, NC 27577

JLHCA housing counseling

Community Hardship Support

Johnston County Department of Social Services

County services for Medicaid, SNAP, Work First (TANF), energy assistance, and emergency support.

(919) 989-5300

714 North St, Smithfield, NC 27577

Johnston County DSS

Call 211

Local referrals for utility, food, shelter, and emergency financial-assistance programs.

Call 211

Free Legal Aid

Legal Aid of North Carolina - Raleigh Office

Free civil legal services for low-income residents in Johnston and Wake counties. Covers housing, foreclosure, consumer, and family law matters. By appointment only.

(919) 828-4647

1425 Promise Beacon Circle, Suite 201, Raleigh, NC 27610

Legal Aid NC - Raleigh

Vacant Property Real Estate Agents in Clayton

Chamiese Evans — Licensed Realtor

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

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Military PCS

Veteran & Military Services in Clayton

VA Regional Office - Winston-Salem

Disability claims, home loan certificates, and veteran benefits. Serves all of North Carolina.

1-800-827-1000

251 N Main St, Winston-Salem, NC 27155

VA Regional Office

HUD and Homeownership Counseling

Johnston-Lee-Harnett Community Action

HUD-approved housing counseling agency serving Johnston County. Provides mortgage delinquency counseling, pre-purchase counseling, and rental housing assistance.

(919) 934-2145

1102 Massey St, Smithfield, NC 27577

JLHCA housing counseling

Community Hardship Support

Johnston County Department of Social Services

County services for Medicaid, SNAP, Work First (TANF), energy assistance, and emergency support.

(919) 989-5300

714 North St, Smithfield, NC 27577

Johnston County DSS

Call 211

Local referrals for utility, food, shelter, and emergency financial-assistance programs.

Call 211

Free Legal Aid

Legal Aid of North Carolina - Raleigh Office

Free civil legal services for low-income residents in Johnston and Wake counties. Covers housing, foreclosure, consumer, and family law matters. By appointment only.

(919) 828-4647

1425 Promise Beacon Circle, Suite 201, Raleigh, NC 27610

Legal Aid NC - Raleigh

Military PCS Real Estate Agents in Clayton

Chamiese Evans — Licensed Realtor

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

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Underwater Mortgage

Short Sale & Foreclosure Defense Attorneys in Clayton

Spence, Carter & Reed, PA

Attorney Robert A. Spence Jr. is NC State Bar Board Certified Specialist in Real Property — Residential Transactions. UNC Chapel Hill J.D. (graduated magna cum laude from Wesleyan). Admitted 1975. Firm has served Johnston County for 50+ years.

(919) 934-1149

212 S Second St, Smithfield, NC 27577

Spence Carter & Reed

Narron Wenzel, P.A.

Established 1975 in Johnston County. Attorney Kemp Mosley (Wake Forest J.D. 2011) is Chairman of the NC Bar Association Estate Planning & Fiduciary Law Section (2025-26). Super Lawyers 2025. Handles commercial and residential real estate litigation.

(919) 934-0049

102 S Third St, Smithfield, NC 27577

Narron Wenzel

Padovano & Zillioux, PLLC

Attorney Kristen Laurenti Zillioux has been licensed in NC for 28 years and is a 25+ year Clayton resident. Handles residential and commercial real estate closings and foreclosure-related matters. Downtown Clayton office.

(919) 359-9009

111 Barbour St, Clayton, NC 27528

Padovano & Zillioux

Emery D. Ashley, Attorney at Law

Attorney Emery Ashley (Campbell University J.D. 1989) has practiced in Smithfield for approximately 37 years. Handles commercial and residential real estate, estate planning, probate, and business law.

(919) 934-9484

208 E Church St, Smithfield, NC 27577

Emery Ashley Law

Housing Counseling & Federal Resources

NC State Home Foreclosure Prevention Project

Free connection to a HUD-approved housing counselor. Covers short sale, loan modification, and forbearance options.

NC Housing Finance Agency

CFPB Help for Homeowners

Federal resources for loss mitigation, servicer communication, forbearance options, and filing complaints.

CFPB homeowner help

Free Legal Aid

Legal Aid of North Carolina - Raleigh Office

Free civil legal services for low-income residents in Johnston and Wake counties. Covers housing, foreclosure, consumer, and family law matters. By appointment only.

(919) 828-4647

1425 Promise Beacon Circle, Suite 201, Raleigh, NC 27610

Legal Aid NC - Raleigh

Underwater Mortgage Real Estate Agents in Clayton

Chamiese Evans — Licensed Realtor

Specializing in helping Clayton 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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Job Loss

Unemployment & Workforce Resources in Clayton

NCWorks Career Center — Johnston County

Job search assistance, career counseling, resume help, and workforce retraining programs for Johnston County residents.

(919) 553-0953

8998 US Highway 70 W, Suite 100, Clayton, NC 27520

NCWorks website

Johnston County DSS - Work First

Employment assistance and emergency support for Johnston County families experiencing job loss.

(919) 989-5300

714 North St, Smithfield, NC 27577

Johnston County DSS

Unemployment Insurance

NC Division of Employment Security (DES)

File for NC unemployment benefits online or by phone. Maximum weekly benefit is $450 for 12-20 weeks.

NC DES unemployment

HUD and Homeownership Counseling

Johnston-Lee-Harnett Community Action

HUD-approved housing counseling agency serving Johnston County. Provides mortgage delinquency counseling, pre-purchase counseling, and rental housing assistance.

(919) 934-2145

1102 Massey St, Smithfield, NC 27577

JLHCA housing counseling

Community Hardship Support

Johnston County Department of Social Services

County services for Medicaid, SNAP, Work First (TANF), energy assistance, and emergency support.

(919) 989-5300

714 North St, Smithfield, NC 27577

Johnston County DSS

Call 211

Local referrals for utility, food, shelter, and emergency financial-assistance programs.

Call 211

Free Legal Aid

Legal Aid of North Carolina - Raleigh Office

Free civil legal services for low-income residents in Johnston and Wake counties. Covers housing, foreclosure, consumer, and family law matters. By appointment only.

(919) 828-4647

1425 Promise Beacon Circle, Suite 201, Raleigh, NC 27610

Legal Aid NC - Raleigh

Job Loss Real Estate Agents in Clayton

Chamiese Evans — Licensed Realtor

Specializing in helping Clayton 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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Medical Hardship

Hospital Financial Assistance in Clayton

UNC Health Johnston - Clayton

Johnston County hospital system with Clayton location. Financial assistance available for qualifying patients through the UNC Health financial counseling program.

UNC Health Johnston

Medical Billing & Legal Help

NC Medicaid Enrollment

NC expanded Medicaid December 2023. Adults with income up to 138% FPL now qualify.

NC Medicaid enrollment

Free Legal Aid

Legal Aid of North Carolina - Raleigh Office

Free civil legal services for low-income residents in Johnston and Wake counties. Covers housing, foreclosure, consumer, and family law matters. By appointment only.

(919) 828-4647

1425 Promise Beacon Circle, Suite 201, Raleigh, NC 27610

Legal Aid NC - Raleigh

Medical Hardship Real Estate Agents in Clayton

Chamiese Evans — Licensed Realtor

Specializing in helping Clayton 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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Judgment Lien

Creditor/Debtor Attorneys in Clayton

Spence, Carter & Reed, PA

Attorney Robert A. Spence Jr. is NC State Bar Board Certified Specialist in Real Property — Residential Transactions. UNC Chapel Hill J.D. (graduated magna cum laude from Wesleyan). Admitted 1975. Firm has served Johnston County for 50+ years.

(919) 934-1149

212 S Second St, Smithfield, NC 27577

Spence Carter & Reed

Narron Wenzel, P.A.

Established 1975 in Johnston County. Attorney Kemp Mosley (Wake Forest J.D. 2011) is Chairman of the NC Bar Association Estate Planning & Fiduciary Law Section (2025-26). Super Lawyers 2025. Handles commercial and residential real estate litigation.

(919) 934-0049

102 S Third St, Smithfield, NC 27577

Narron Wenzel

Padovano & Zillioux, PLLC

Attorney Kristen Laurenti Zillioux has been licensed in NC for 28 years and is a 25+ year Clayton resident. Handles residential and commercial real estate closings and foreclosure-related matters. Downtown Clayton office.

(919) 359-9009

111 Barbour St, Clayton, NC 27528

Padovano & Zillioux

Emery D. Ashley, Attorney at Law

Attorney Emery Ashley (Campbell University J.D. 1989) has practiced in Smithfield for approximately 37 years. Handles commercial and residential real estate, estate planning, probate, and business law.

(919) 934-9484

208 E Church St, Smithfield, NC 27577

Emery Ashley Law

HUD and Homeownership Counseling

Johnston-Lee-Harnett Community Action

HUD-approved housing counseling agency serving Johnston County. Provides mortgage delinquency counseling, pre-purchase counseling, and rental housing assistance.

(919) 934-2145

1102 Massey St, Smithfield, NC 27577

JLHCA housing counseling

Community Hardship Support

Johnston County Department of Social Services

County services for Medicaid, SNAP, Work First (TANF), energy assistance, and emergency support.

(919) 989-5300

714 North St, Smithfield, NC 27577

Johnston County DSS

Call 211

Local referrals for utility, food, shelter, and emergency financial-assistance programs.

Call 211

Free Legal Aid

Legal Aid of North Carolina - Raleigh Office

Free civil legal services for low-income residents in Johnston and Wake counties. Covers housing, foreclosure, consumer, and family law matters. By appointment only.

(919) 828-4647

1425 Promise Beacon Circle, Suite 201, Raleigh, NC 27610

Legal Aid NC - Raleigh

Judgment Lien Real Estate Agents in Clayton

Chamiese Evans — Licensed Realtor

Specializing in helping Clayton 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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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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