# Where Can You Put Door Hangers? Rules and Etiquette > Door hangers go on doors, never in or on mailboxes, which federal law reserves for postage-paid mail. Plus no-soliciting signs and local rules. URL: https://slcspotlight.com/guide/where-you-can-hang-door-hangers/ Last-Modified: 2026-10-13 Author: Tyler Biswell Tags: where can you put door hangers, door hanger mailbox rule, door hanger etiquette Guide • Door Hangers # Where You Can and Can't Hang Door Hangers (Never the Mailbox) Door hangers go on doors, never in or on mailboxes, which federal law reserves for postage-paid mail. Plus no-soliciting signs and local rules. By Tyler Biswell [/about/#tyler-biswell →](/about/#tyler-biswell) • Updated October 13, 2026 • 3 min read ![Door hanger on the front door handle of a suburban home](/images/featured/door-hanger-on-the-front-door-handle-of-a-suburban.webp) ## The short answer Door hangers [/door-hangers/ →](/door-hangers/) go **on doors**: hung on the door handle or knob. They never go **in or on a mailbox**. Beyond that, a little courtesy goes a long way. ## The mailbox rule Federal law (18 U.S.C. 1725) reserves mailboxes for mail that has paid postage. Putting an unstamped item in a mailbox, or attaching it to one, isn’t allowed. That includes door hangers, flyers and business cards. It also includes tucking something under the flag or wedging it into the door of the box. > **If you want to reach the mailbox, mail it** > > Mailed postcards reach the mailbox legally, and you don’t have to walk the route. The > > Community Postcard > > [/community-postcards/ →](/community-postcards/) > > reaches 2,500 homes per edition from $249. ## Where door hangers are fine - **On the front door handle or knob.** That’s what the die-cut hole is for. - **On a screen door handle**, if that’s the door people use. Leave them where they’re easy to see and won’t blow away. Don’t wedge them in door frames or slide them under doors. ![Person walking a sidewalk carrying a bag of door hangers](/images/content/person-walking-a-neighborhood-sidewalk-carrying-a-.webp) ## Where to skip | Situation | What to do | | --- | --- | | “No soliciting” or “No flyers” sign | Skip the home | | Gated community or locked building | Don’t enter without permission | | Mailbox | Never, for any reason | | HOA with distribution rules | Follow them | | Home with a pile of uncollected hangers | Skip it; nobody’s reading them | ![No-soliciting sign next to a front door](/images/content/small-no-soliciting-sign-mounted-next-to-a-front-d.webp) ## Check local rules Some cities and many HOAs have rules about distributing printed material. They might limit hours, require a permit or restrict distribution in certain areas. Before you send a crew out, check your city’s rules and any HOA rules for the neighborhood. ## Good door hanger etiquette - **Walk on sidewalks and driveways**, not across lawns or through gardens. - **Go during reasonable hours.** Daytime, not early morning or late evening. - **Close gates behind you.** - **Wear a company shirt.** Neighbors are more comfortable when they can see who you are. - **Hang them neatly.** A tidy hanger reflects a tidy business. ## The best place to start: around your job The easiest, friendliest way to use door hangers is on the homes around a job you just finished. Neighbors saw your truck all day. A hanger tells them who did the work and how to reach you. Compare hand delivery and mail in door hangers vs postcards [/guide/door-hangers-vs-postcards/ →](/guide/door-hangers-vs-postcards/) . ## A simple route plan for job-site hangers When you finish a job, try this: 1. **Count the homes around the job.** The neighbors on both sides, across the street and a few doors down. 2. **Skip any with no-soliciting signs** or gated access. 3. **Hang the door hanger on each door handle,** neatly, facing out. 4. **Keep it quick and courteous.** Stay on paths and driveways. 5. **Note the street and date** so you can track calls that mention the hanger. A small, consistent habit around every job adds up over time. ## What to put on a door hanger - **A line that ties it to the job:** “We just finished a roof on your street.” - **One offer for neighbors,** with a code or a tear-off coupon. - **Your phone number and a QR code.** - **Your business name and logo,** clearly. Keep the copy short. People read door hangers standing at their front door, often with their hands full. ## When to mail instead If you want to reach a whole neighborhood, not just the homes around a job, mail is often simpler. A mailed postcard goes into the mailbox legally and reaches every home on the route without anyone walking it. The Community Postcard reaches 2,500 homes per edition in Draper, Sandy and Cottonwood Heights from $249 a spot, and a solo EDDM mailing lets you pick your own routes. ## Keep your reputation in mind Door hangers put your company name on someone’s front door. A neat hanger, respectful delivery and a crew in company shirts leave a good impression. A hanger stuffed in a mailbox or tossed on a porch does the opposite. ## Need door hangers? We print door hangers with design help available. Pricing is by quote. Contact us [/contact/ →](/contact/) or call (385) 360-1966. FAQ ## Quick Answers ### Can I put a door hanger in a mailbox? No. Only postage-paid mail goes in mailboxes. ### What about no-soliciting signs? Skip those homes. ### Do cities have rules? Some do. Check your city and any HOA rules before you distribute. Keep Reading ## Related Guides ![Door hanger on a doorknob beside a postcard in an open mailbox](/images/featured/door-hanger-on-a-doorknob-next-to-an-open-curbside.webp) ### Door Hangers vs Postcards for Reaching Homeowners Hand delivery or the mailbox? Compare labor, postage and street-level targeting, and see when a shared Community Postcard is the simpler choice. [Door Hangers vs Postcards for Reaching Homeowners →](/guide/door-hangers-vs-postcards/) Next Step ## Learn more about Door Hangers Contact us for a quote Questions? Call Tyler directly at (385) 360-1966. See Door Hangers [/door-hangers/ →](/door-hangers/) Get a Print Quote [/door-hangers/#quote →](/door-hangers/#quote)