The Apartment-Level Map of the Leningrad Region Sets a New Digital Standard for Housing and Utilities

Project Architecture

The “Apartment Map of the Leningrad Region” is a unified digital platform that consolidates resident registration data. A key feature is the integration of information from property management companies and homeowner associations with datasets from the Ministry of Internal Affairs. This alignment eliminates gaps caused by residents who do not report address changes to management companies.

The system is fully integrated with national registries, including the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Rosreestr, the Civil Registry Office, the Pension Fund, and multifunctional service centers. This enables residents to request a single housing document — an analogue of Form No. 9 — directly through the regional digital services portal.

For citizens, the platform simplifies administrative processes and increases the transparency of residential records. For utilities and government agencies, it enhances planning, resource allocation, and housing stock management.

Functional Development and Roadmap

In 2024, the region launched a unified personal account for residents; in 2025, a personal account for businesses went live, allowing for tracking population shifts and changes of property ownership.

“Our ultimate goal is to ensure that 100% of utilities organizations and residents in the region use the platform. We presented the project to all Russian regions in 2024, and several have already adopted our model. We intend to keep evolving the system to make it as useful and accessible as possible.”

Sergey Afanasyev

General Director of the Unified Information and Settlement Center of the Leningrad Region

Starting January 2026, the unified housing document will be expanded to include Form No. 7 data and information on outstanding payments — a major step toward consolidating all necessary real estate transaction data in a single certificate.

One of the most anticipated upgrades is a pilot initiative for debt collection through the national housing information system, coupled with data from the Apartment Map. This pilot, expected in late 2026, could significantly improve payment compliance across the utilities sector.

From Utilities to State Systems

Launched in 2019 at the initiative of Governor Alexander Drozdenko, the platform reflects a broader, nationwide transformation of the utilities sector. The rollout of the National Housing Information System in 2020 digitized house passports, technical records, and essential documents, forming the foundational layer for a unified national housing data environment.

Regional success stories have reinforced this national shift. For instance, the Levoberezhye property management firm built a detailed resident database covering utility consumption and move‑in histories, demonstrating the operational benefits of granular digital records.

A Model for Utilities Transformation

The Apartment Map project demonstrates a tangible implementation of “smart region” principles within the utilities sector. Its significance extends far beyond the Leningrad Region: the platform already serves as a tested blueprint for other Russian regions seeking efficient digitalization strategies.

Building on the established groundwork of national housing digitalization, the system streamlines administrative processes while creating a foundation for more advanced services — from automated debt collection to predictive analytics. The project has been positively evaluated at the federal level and is expected to influence the next wave of utilities modernization across the country.