Several developers are receiving millions of dollars in discounts off their infrastructure charges, while ratepayers are left to pick up the bill.

More than $11 million in infrastructure charge reductions have been handed to developers over the past three years.

Developers pay infrastructure charges as part of the development application process. Credit:Peter Riches

While developers receive discounts, the Brisbane City Council’s income from infrastructure charges, which funds important city infrastructure, is soon expected to be close to half of what it was a few years ago.

Infrastructure charges are paid by developers as part of the development application process and apply to developments that will generate extra demand in areas such as transport, storm water and community use, such as parks.