1. a person who owns or rents and occupies a house or apartment
2. the head of a household; the person responsible for a home and family

Examples

• Every householder in the neighborhood received a notice about the water main repair.
• As the primary householder, she was responsible for paying the mortgage and utilities.
• The census counted over 50,000 householders in the city.
• Insurance companies often require the householder to be present during inspections.
• The householder welcomed the new neighbors with a plate of cookies.
• Local taxes are typically paid by the householder rather than temporary residents.