The global housing crisis has exposed the failures of market-driven systems, making secure and affordable housing increasingly out of reach for many. This chapter examines how collaborative housing models, such Community Land Trusts (CLTs), can counteract housing precarity and help to restore housing as a fundamental human right. This chapter employs a comparative analysis of collaborative housing initiatives in diverse urban contexts. Through case studies from Europe, North America, and Latin America, it explores how CLTs and other participatory models promote affordability, resident empowerment, and democratic decision-making. The chapter also briefly examines legal frameworks, policy interventions, and financial mechanisms that support these housing alternatives, assessing their potential to mitigate displacement and foster long-term housing security. The analysis indicates that collaborative housing models successfully de-commodify housing, ensuring long-term affordability and stability. By removing land from speculative markets and prioritizing collective ownership, these initiatives protect vulnerable communities from market volatility and displacement. The chapter further demonstrates how resident-led governance in housing systems strengthen the right to housing as one of the most essentials rights.