Best system I know was how they did it in Mannheim (Germany). Typical bill annualized and smoothed out over 12 months. Any over paid amount of refunded or under paid amount is paid at end of of 12 months.
Why is that a “best system”? You could get stuck with a big final payment. Most people would not want that, would not pay attention and then get a nasty surprise.
“Best system I know was how they did it in Mannheim (Germany). Typical bill annualized and smoothed out over 12 months. Any over paid amount of refunded or under paid amount is paid at end of of 12 months.*
That’s what I do in Alabama. I pay $80 a month and it’s adjusted every year.