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Homeowner Resources in Jefferson, NC

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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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Fire / Storm Damage

Resources for homeowners with property damaged by fire, hurricane, tornado, or flooding.

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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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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 Jefferson

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

Inheritance

Inheritance and Estate Attorneys

Jonathan C. Jordan, Attorney-At-Law

J.D. and M.P.A. from UNC Chapel Hill, M.B.A. from Vanderbilt University Owen Graduate School of Management, B.A. Economics and Politics with honors from Wake Forest University. 20+ years of experience. Former Stokes County Attorney. Former Guardian ad Litem Attorney Advocate for Alleghany County. Handles estate planning, real estate, and business law from his Jefferson office.

(336) 846-1657

409-D South Main Street, Jefferson, NC 28640

Jonathan C. Jordan — estate planning and real estate

Kilby & Hurley, Attorneys at Law (John T. Kilby)

John T. Kilby has 50 years of legal experience and served as a former judge. Admitted in NC, VA, and federal courts. Benjamin G. Hurley Jr. received Distinguished Martindale-Hubbell peer-review rating 2025. Firm handles wills, estates, real estate, family law, and civil litigation from their West Jefferson office.

(336) 246-3144

122 North Jefferson Avenue, West Jefferson, NC 28694

Kilby & Hurley — wills, estates, and real estate

Ashe County Probate and Clerk Services

Ashe County Clerk of Superior Court

County clerk office in Jefferson for foreclosure hearings, probate filings, estate administration, and civil proceedings for Jefferson and all Ashe County residents.

(336) 846-5501

150 Government Circle, Suite 2300, Jefferson, NC 28640

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Housing Counseling and Foreclosure Prevention

HUD Housing Counselor Referral Line

Federal HUD counselor locator and hotline for Jefferson homeowners who need foreclosure-prevention counseling, loan-workout planning, and loss-mitigation guidance in Ashe County.

Find a HUD-approved housing counselor

Ashe County Tax Administration

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

(336) 846-5520

150 Government Circle, Suite 2500, Jefferson, NC 28640

Ashe County tax administration

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 — Boone Office (serves Ashe County)

Legal Aid of North Carolina provides free civil legal services including housing, foreclosure, and bankruptcy assistance for low-income Ashe County residents. The Boone High Country office closed December 2025 — use statewide intake for Jefferson and all of Ashe County.

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NC Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service

Statewide lawyer referral service for Jefferson homeowners who need private counsel in foreclosure, probate, bankruptcy, divorce, or title/lien disputes in Ashe County.

NC Bar lawyer referral service

Inheritance Real Estate Agents in Jefferson

Chamiese Evans — Licensed Realtor

Specializing in helping Jefferson 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

Sale and Relocation Attorneys

Johnston & Johnston, P.L.L.C. (John C. Johnston)

Third-generation attorney with 30+ years of experience. Over 80 years in continuous operation, the longest continuously operating law firm in Ashe County. John C. Johnston is Jefferson's town attorney. Practice areas include real estate, estate planning, probate, and civil litigation.

(336) 246-7194

306 East Main Street, Jefferson, NC 28640

Johnston & Johnston — real estate and civil litigation

Niedosik Law, PLLC (Laura Elizabeth Niedosik)

Former real estate paralegal and NC licensed real estate broker. J.D. Charlotte School of Law on merit scholarship, B.A. Political Science Elon University, paralegal certificate Georgetown University. Specializes in residential and commercial real estate closings, title issues, and property transactions across NC. BBB-accredited business.

(336) 846-4529

374 South Main Street, Jefferson, NC 28640

Niedosik Law — real estate closings and title issues

Housing Counseling and Foreclosure Prevention

HUD Housing Counselor Referral Line

Federal HUD counselor locator and hotline for Jefferson homeowners who need foreclosure-prevention counseling, loan-workout planning, and loss-mitigation guidance in Ashe County.

Find a HUD-approved housing counselor

Ashe County Tax Administration

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

(336) 846-5520

150 Government Circle, Suite 2500, Jefferson, NC 28640

Ashe County tax administration

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 — Boone Office (serves Ashe County)

Legal Aid of North Carolina provides free civil legal services including housing, foreclosure, and bankruptcy assistance for low-income Ashe County residents. The Boone High Country office closed December 2025 — use statewide intake for Jefferson and all of Ashe County.

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NC Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service

Statewide lawyer referral service for Jefferson homeowners who need private counsel in foreclosure, probate, bankruptcy, divorce, or title/lien disputes in Ashe County.

NC Bar lawyer referral service

Relocation Real Estate Agents in Jefferson

Chamiese Evans — Licensed Realtor

Specializing in helping Jefferson 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

Tax Payment and Relief Offices

Ashe County Tax Administration

County tax office in Jefferson collecting real and personal property taxes for Jefferson and all Ashe County jurisdictions, with online payment options.

(336) 846-5520

150 Government Circle, Suite 2500, Jefferson, NC 28640

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Ashe County Tax Administration — Property Appraisal

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

(336) 846-5520

150 Government Circle, Suite 2500, Jefferson, NC 28640

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Tax and Debt Attorneys

Reeves DiVenere Wright, Attorneys at Law (West Jefferson Office)

Firm established in 1973 with 40+ combined years of trial experience. Jak Reeves (Campbell Law 2004, lifelong High Country resident) and Tamara C. DiVenere (Duke B.A., UNC Law J.D.) handle Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy filings, debt relief, and creditor negotiations from their West Jefferson legacy office.

(336) 246-7172

202 East Main Street, West Jefferson, NC 28694

Reeves DiVenere Wright — bankruptcy and debt relief

Housing Counseling and Foreclosure Prevention

HUD Housing Counselor Referral Line

Federal HUD counselor locator and hotline for Jefferson homeowners who need foreclosure-prevention counseling, loan-workout planning, and loss-mitigation guidance in Ashe County.

Find a HUD-approved housing counselor

Ashe County Tax Administration

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

(336) 846-5520

150 Government Circle, Suite 2500, Jefferson, NC 28640

Ashe County tax administration

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 — Boone Office (serves Ashe County)

Legal Aid of North Carolina provides free civil legal services including housing, foreclosure, and bankruptcy assistance for low-income Ashe County residents. The Boone High Country office closed December 2025 — use statewide intake for Jefferson and all of Ashe County.

Legal Aid NC — get help

NC Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service

Statewide lawyer referral service for Jefferson homeowners who need private counsel in foreclosure, probate, bankruptcy, divorce, or title/lien disputes in Ashe County.

NC Bar lawyer referral service

Tax Liens Real Estate Agents in Jefferson

Chamiese Evans — Licensed Realtor

Specializing in helping Jefferson 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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Bankruptcy

Bankruptcy Attorneys

Reeves DiVenere Wright, Attorneys at Law (West Jefferson Office)

Firm established in 1973 with 40+ combined years of trial experience. Jak Reeves (Campbell Law 2004, lifelong High Country resident) and Tamara C. DiVenere (Duke B.A., UNC Law J.D.) handle Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy filings, debt relief, and creditor negotiations from their West Jefferson legacy office.

(336) 246-7172

202 East Main Street, West Jefferson, NC 28694

Reeves DiVenere Wright — bankruptcy and debt relief

Housing Counseling and Foreclosure Prevention

HUD Housing Counselor Referral Line

Federal HUD counselor locator and hotline for Jefferson homeowners who need foreclosure-prevention counseling, loan-workout planning, and loss-mitigation guidance in Ashe County.

Find a HUD-approved housing counselor

Ashe County Tax Administration

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

(336) 846-5520

150 Government Circle, Suite 2500, Jefferson, NC 28640

Ashe County tax administration

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 — Boone Office (serves Ashe County)

Legal Aid of North Carolina provides free civil legal services including housing, foreclosure, and bankruptcy assistance for low-income Ashe County residents. The Boone High Country office closed December 2025 — use statewide intake for Jefferson and all of Ashe County.

Legal Aid NC — get help

NC Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service

Statewide lawyer referral service for Jefferson homeowners who need private counsel in foreclosure, probate, bankruptcy, divorce, or title/lien disputes in Ashe County.

NC Bar lawyer referral service

Bankruptcy Real Estate Agents in Jefferson

Chamiese Evans — Licensed Realtor

Specializing in helping Jefferson homeowners navigate bankruptcy 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

Reeves DiVenere Wright, Attorneys at Law (West Jefferson Office)

Firm established in 1973 with 40+ combined years of trial experience. Jak Reeves (Campbell Law 2004, lifelong High Country resident) and Tamara C. DiVenere (Duke B.A., UNC Law J.D.) handle Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy filings, debt relief, and creditor negotiations from their West Jefferson legacy office.

(336) 246-7172

202 East Main Street, West Jefferson, NC 28694

Reeves DiVenere Wright — bankruptcy and debt relief

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 Referral Line

Federal HUD counselor locator and hotline for Jefferson homeowners who need foreclosure-prevention counseling, loan-workout planning, and loss-mitigation guidance in Ashe County.

Find a HUD-approved housing counselor

Ashe County Tax Administration

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

(336) 846-5520

150 Government Circle, Suite 2500, Jefferson, NC 28640

Ashe County tax administration

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 — Boone Office (serves Ashe County)

Legal Aid of North Carolina provides free civil legal services including housing, foreclosure, and bankruptcy assistance for low-income Ashe County residents. The Boone High Country office closed December 2025 — use statewide intake for Jefferson and all of Ashe County.

Legal Aid NC — get help

NC Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service

Statewide lawyer referral service for Jefferson homeowners who need private counsel in foreclosure, probate, bankruptcy, divorce, or title/lien disputes in Ashe County.

NC Bar lawyer referral service

Job Loss Real Estate Agents in Jefferson

Chamiese Evans — Licensed Realtor

Specializing in helping Jefferson 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

Medical Hardship Debt Attorneys

Reeves DiVenere Wright, Attorneys at Law (West Jefferson Office)

Firm established in 1973 with 40+ combined years of trial experience. Jak Reeves (Campbell Law 2004, lifelong High Country resident) and Tamara C. DiVenere (Duke B.A., UNC Law J.D.) handle Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy filings, debt relief, and creditor negotiations from their West Jefferson legacy office.

(336) 246-7172

202 East Main Street, West Jefferson, NC 28694

Reeves DiVenere Wright — bankruptcy and debt relief

Housing Counseling and Foreclosure Prevention

HUD Housing Counselor Referral Line

Federal HUD counselor locator and hotline for Jefferson homeowners who need foreclosure-prevention counseling, loan-workout planning, and loss-mitigation guidance in Ashe County.

Find a HUD-approved housing counselor

Ashe County Tax Administration

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

(336) 846-5520

150 Government Circle, Suite 2500, Jefferson, NC 28640

Ashe County tax administration

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 — Boone Office (serves Ashe County)

Legal Aid of North Carolina provides free civil legal services including housing, foreclosure, and bankruptcy assistance for low-income Ashe County residents. The Boone High Country office closed December 2025 — use statewide intake for Jefferson and all of Ashe County.

Legal Aid NC — get help

NC Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service

Statewide lawyer referral service for Jefferson homeowners who need private counsel in foreclosure, probate, bankruptcy, divorce, or title/lien disputes in Ashe County.

NC Bar lawyer referral service

Medical Hardship Real Estate Agents in Jefferson

Chamiese Evans — Licensed Realtor

Specializing in helping Jefferson 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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IRS Tax Lien

IRS Taxpayer Assistance

IRS Lien and Debt Attorneys

Reeves DiVenere Wright, Attorneys at Law (West Jefferson Office)

Firm established in 1973 with 40+ combined years of trial experience. Jak Reeves (Campbell Law 2004, lifelong High Country resident) and Tamara C. DiVenere (Duke B.A., UNC Law J.D.) handle Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy filings, debt relief, and creditor negotiations from their West Jefferson legacy office.

(336) 246-7172

202 East Main Street, West Jefferson, NC 28694

Reeves DiVenere Wright — bankruptcy and debt relief

Housing Counseling and Foreclosure Prevention

HUD Housing Counselor Referral Line

Federal HUD counselor locator and hotline for Jefferson homeowners who need foreclosure-prevention counseling, loan-workout planning, and loss-mitigation guidance in Ashe County.

Find a HUD-approved housing counselor

Ashe County Tax Administration

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

(336) 846-5520

150 Government Circle, Suite 2500, Jefferson, NC 28640

Ashe County tax administration

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 — Boone Office (serves Ashe County)

Legal Aid of North Carolina provides free civil legal services including housing, foreclosure, and bankruptcy assistance for low-income Ashe County residents. The Boone High Country office closed December 2025 — use statewide intake for Jefferson and all of Ashe County.

Legal Aid NC — get help

NC Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service

Statewide lawyer referral service for Jefferson homeowners who need private counsel in foreclosure, probate, bankruptcy, divorce, or title/lien disputes in Ashe County.

NC Bar lawyer referral service

IRS Tax Lien Real Estate Agents in Jefferson

Chamiese Evans — Licensed Realtor

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

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HELOC Default

HELOC and Foreclosure Attorneys

Johnston & Johnston, P.L.L.C. (John C. Johnston)

Third-generation attorney with 30+ years of experience. Over 80 years in continuous operation, the longest continuously operating law firm in Ashe County. John C. Johnston is Jefferson's town attorney. Practice areas include real estate, estate planning, probate, and civil litigation.

(336) 246-7194

306 East Main Street, Jefferson, NC 28640

Johnston & Johnston — real estate and civil litigation

Niedosik Law, PLLC (Laura Elizabeth Niedosik)

Former real estate paralegal and NC licensed real estate broker. J.D. Charlotte School of Law on merit scholarship, B.A. Political Science Elon University, paralegal certificate Georgetown University. Specializes in residential and commercial real estate closings, title issues, and property transactions across NC. BBB-accredited business.

(336) 846-4529

374 South Main Street, Jefferson, NC 28640

Niedosik Law — real estate closings and title issues

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 Referral Line

Federal HUD counselor locator and hotline for Jefferson homeowners who need foreclosure-prevention counseling, loan-workout planning, and loss-mitigation guidance in Ashe County.

Find a HUD-approved housing counselor

Ashe County Tax Administration

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

(336) 846-5520

150 Government Circle, Suite 2500, Jefferson, NC 28640

Ashe County tax administration

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 — Boone Office (serves Ashe County)

Legal Aid of North Carolina provides free civil legal services including housing, foreclosure, and bankruptcy assistance for low-income Ashe County residents. The Boone High Country office closed December 2025 — use statewide intake for Jefferson and all of Ashe County.

Legal Aid NC — get help

NC Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service

Statewide lawyer referral service for Jefferson homeowners who need private counsel in foreclosure, probate, bankruptcy, divorce, or title/lien disputes in Ashe County.

NC Bar lawyer referral service

HELOC Default Real Estate Agents in Jefferson

Chamiese Evans — Licensed Realtor

Specializing in helping Jefferson 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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Chamiese Evans

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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