Exhibit 23.1

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement Nos. 333-135118 of General Growth Properties, Inc. on Form S-8 of our report dated June 27, 2007 appearing in this Annual Report on Form 11-K of the General Growth 401(k) Savings Plan for the year ended December 31, 2006.

Deloitte & Touche LLP

Chicago, Illinois
June 27, 2007