ratepayer
/ˈreɪtˌpeɪər/
noun
- A person who pays taxes or fees to a local government for services such as water, garbage collection, or schools.
- The city council held a meeting to hear concerns from ratepayers about the new tax.
- Ratepayers voted on the proposal to increase funding for the local library.
- As a ratepayer, she received a bill for water and sewer services every month.
- A person who pays a regular charge for a utility service, such as electricity or gas.
- The utility sent a survey to all ratepayers asking about service quality.
- The electric company announced a price hike that will affect every ratepayer.
- Ratepayers were encouraged to use less energy during peak hours.