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Local resources for homeowners in Jefferson, NC dealing with foreclosure, probate, tax liens, bankruptcy, and other difficult situations. Real contacts, phone numbers, and next steps.
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See my home valueResources for homeowners with civil judgment liens — lien negotiation, homestead exemption, and selling with liens.
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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.
409-D South Main Street, Jefferson, NC 28640
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.
122 North Jefferson Avenue, West Jefferson, NC 28694
County clerk office in Jefferson for foreclosure hearings, probate filings, estate administration, and civil proceedings for Jefferson and all Ashe County residents.
150 Government Circle, Suite 2300, Jefferson, NC 28640
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 counselorCounty tax-payment and collections office for property-tax balances, delinquency questions, and online payment processing for Ashe County parcels.
150 Government Circle, Suite 2500, Jefferson, NC 28640
State housing finance agency programs for down payment assistance, foreclosure prevention, and homeowner support for qualifying North Carolina residents.
NC Housing Finance Agency resourcesLegal 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 helpStatewide 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 serviceSpecializing 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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Get my cash offerThird-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.
306 East Main Street, Jefferson, NC 28640
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.
374 South Main Street, Jefferson, NC 28640
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 counselorCounty tax-payment and collections office for property-tax balances, delinquency questions, and online payment processing for Ashe County parcels.
150 Government Circle, Suite 2500, Jefferson, NC 28640
State housing finance agency programs for down payment assistance, foreclosure prevention, and homeowner support for qualifying North Carolina residents.
NC Housing Finance Agency resourcesLegal 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 helpStatewide 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 serviceSpecializing 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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Get my cash offerCounty tax office in Jefferson collecting real and personal property taxes for Jefferson and all Ashe County jurisdictions, with online payment options.
150 Government Circle, Suite 2500, Jefferson, NC 28640
County assessor functions for appraisal values, property listing, and assessment-related questions for Ashe County real property.
150 Government Circle, Suite 2500, Jefferson, NC 28640
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.
202 East Main Street, West Jefferson, NC 28694
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 counselorCounty tax-payment and collections office for property-tax balances, delinquency questions, and online payment processing for Ashe County parcels.
150 Government Circle, Suite 2500, Jefferson, NC 28640
State housing finance agency programs for down payment assistance, foreclosure prevention, and homeowner support for qualifying North Carolina residents.
NC Housing Finance Agency resourcesLegal 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 helpStatewide 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 serviceSpecializing in helping Jefferson homeowners navigate tax liens situations — whether that means selling, negotiating, or exploring every option before making a decision. NorthGroup Real Estate.
Visit listrobin.comFirm 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.
202 East Main Street, West Jefferson, NC 28694
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 counselorCounty tax-payment and collections office for property-tax balances, delinquency questions, and online payment processing for Ashe County parcels.
150 Government Circle, Suite 2500, Jefferson, NC 28640
State housing finance agency programs for down payment assistance, foreclosure prevention, and homeowner support for qualifying North Carolina residents.
NC Housing Finance Agency resourcesLegal 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 helpStatewide 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 serviceSpecializing in helping Jefferson homeowners navigate bankruptcy situations — whether that means selling, negotiating, or exploring every option before making a decision. NorthGroup Real Estate.
Visit listrobin.comState unemployment insurance and workforce services portal for claim filing and reemployment resources for Ashe County residents.
NC DES unemployment resourcesFirm 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.
202 East Main Street, West Jefferson, NC 28694
Wells Fargo loss-mitigation contact for forbearance, repayment plans, and modification review for qualifying mortgage borrowers.
Wells Fargo mortgage helpBank of America loss-mitigation contact for forbearance, repayment plans, and modification review for qualifying mortgage borrowers.
Bank of America mortgage helpTruist loss-mitigation contact for forbearance, repayment plans, and modification review for qualifying mortgage borrowers.
Truist mortgage helpChase loss-mitigation contact for forbearance, repayment plans, and modification review for qualifying mortgage borrowers.
Chase mortgage helpFirst Horizon loss-mitigation contact for forbearance, repayment plans, and modification review for qualifying mortgage borrowers.
First Horizon mortgage helpFederal 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 counselorCounty tax-payment and collections office for property-tax balances, delinquency questions, and online payment processing for Ashe County parcels.
150 Government Circle, Suite 2500, Jefferson, NC 28640
State housing finance agency programs for down payment assistance, foreclosure prevention, and homeowner support for qualifying North Carolina residents.
NC Housing Finance Agency resourcesLegal 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 helpStatewide 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 serviceSpecializing in helping Jefferson homeowners navigate job loss situations — whether that means selling, negotiating, or exploring every option before making a decision. NorthGroup Real Estate.
Visit listrobin.comFirm 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.
202 East Main Street, West Jefferson, NC 28694
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 counselorCounty tax-payment and collections office for property-tax balances, delinquency questions, and online payment processing for Ashe County parcels.
150 Government Circle, Suite 2500, Jefferson, NC 28640
State housing finance agency programs for down payment assistance, foreclosure prevention, and homeowner support for qualifying North Carolina residents.
NC Housing Finance Agency resourcesLegal 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 helpStatewide 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 serviceSpecializing 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 local office locatorFirm 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.
202 East Main Street, West Jefferson, NC 28694
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 counselorCounty tax-payment and collections office for property-tax balances, delinquency questions, and online payment processing for Ashe County parcels.
150 Government Circle, Suite 2500, Jefferson, NC 28640
State housing finance agency programs for down payment assistance, foreclosure prevention, and homeowner support for qualifying North Carolina residents.
NC Housing Finance Agency resourcesLegal 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 helpStatewide 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 serviceSpecializing 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.
Visit listrobin.comThird-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.
306 East Main Street, Jefferson, NC 28640
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.
374 South Main Street, Jefferson, NC 28640
Wells Fargo loss-mitigation contact for forbearance, repayment plans, and modification review for qualifying mortgage borrowers.
Wells Fargo mortgage helpBank of America loss-mitigation contact for forbearance, repayment plans, and modification review for qualifying mortgage borrowers.
Bank of America mortgage helpTruist loss-mitigation contact for forbearance, repayment plans, and modification review for qualifying mortgage borrowers.
Truist mortgage helpChase loss-mitigation contact for forbearance, repayment plans, and modification review for qualifying mortgage borrowers.
Chase mortgage helpFirst Horizon loss-mitigation contact for forbearance, repayment plans, and modification review for qualifying mortgage borrowers.
First Horizon mortgage helpFederal 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 counselorCounty tax-payment and collections office for property-tax balances, delinquency questions, and online payment processing for Ashe County parcels.
150 Government Circle, Suite 2500, Jefferson, NC 28640
State housing finance agency programs for down payment assistance, foreclosure prevention, and homeowner support for qualifying North Carolina residents.
NC Housing Finance Agency resourcesLegal 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 helpStatewide 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 serviceSpecializing 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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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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Sources: NC General Statutes · HUD.gov · CFPB.gov
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